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Tap into the true potential of your VWa’s power plant in order to increase power and torque.

+30% HP1 +30% Nm1 All about chip tuning

Better fuel economy

Save money and natural resources with RaceChip in your VW.

  • More torque = earlier upshifts = reduced fuel consumption = lower costs
15percent fuel
saving1 Save up to 400 EUR per year and more 2
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Up to 2 years comprehensive warranty on the engine 3, 5 years product warranty.

  • Improvements always within the engine’s power reserves
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RaceChip is the market leader:

  • 100,000 units sold each year
  • Multiple test winner
  • 100 car enthusiast employees

Why RaceChip outperforms ECU remaps

  • Plug & Play in
    10 minutes

    Plug & Play in 10 Minutes

    RaceChip

    Remapping

    Easy DIY installation within 10 min. No mechanical knowledge or special tools are required. In contrast, the process of remapping is very time consuming and may damage the ECU.

  • All Power
    Reserves activated

    All Power reserves activated

    RaceChip

    Remapping

    RaceChip as well as remapping use software to get the best performance out of the hardware (engine). If durability is relevant, the results are usually the same, because they are only limited by the available power reserves.

  • Fine-Tuning also
    after Installation

    Fine-Tuning also after Installation

    RaceChip

    Remapping

    If you want, you can further adjust the individual software to your needs after installation e.g. via the RaceChip Smartphone App. Remaps are set in stone and not adjustable.

  • Two Engine
    Protection Systems

    Two Engine Protection Systems

    RaceChip

    Remapping

    Manufacturers protection mechanisms remain functional, plus additional RaceChip Engine Protection System. Remaps may overwrite or change manufacturers protection mechanisms.

  • Safe Engine
    Warranty

    Safe Engine Warranty

    RaceChip

    Remapping

    RaceChip products comprise an engine warranty of up to 2 years. Moreover, the manufacturer’s engine hardware remains unaltered. Remapping leads to a loss of the manufacturer’s warranty.

  • Easy Reset to
    Factory Setting

    Easy Reset to Factory Setting

    RaceChip

    Remapping

    In contrast to remapping, a RaceChip can be removed in a few minutes (e.g. before a service) in order to reset the car to the factory setting. Our tuning can’t be overwritten during a service. It can be reprogrammed and transferred to another car.

 

Plug & Play in 10 Minutes

RaceChip

Easy DIY installation within 10 min. No mechanical knowledge or special tools are required. RaceChip works right out of the box.

Remapping

The process of remapping is very time consuming and may damage the ECU, if done wrong.

All Power reserves activated

RaceChip

Uses software to get the best performance out of the hardware (engine). RaceChip utilizes power reserves smart and efficiently and can’t be outperformed by remapping in most dimensions.

Remapping

Also limited by the power reserves, if durability is relevant. Power upgrades by 40% are castles in the air without exchanging components or harming your car in the long run.

Fine-Tuning also after Installation

RaceChip

A RaceChip is programmed specifically for your engine. On top, you can fine-tune the settings after installation, if required (e.g. your specific engine variants slightly).

Remapping

Remaps may (but not have to) take standard factory model variations into account. Though, after installation they are set in stone and can’t be adjusted to your individual needs later on.

Two Engine Protection Systems

RaceChip

Manufacturers protection mechanisms remain functional, plus additional RaceChip Engine Protection System. This ensures maximum safety and longevity of your car.

Remapping

Manufacturers protection mechanisms can get overwritten. This e.g. leads to your engine not detecting overheating or too much pressure anymore. I.e. wear and tear are increased above an acceptable level.

Safe Engine Warranty

RaceChip

RaceChip products comprise an engine warranty of up to 2 years, which covers all relevant engine components. Moreover, the manufacturer’s engine hardware remains unaltered.

Remapping

Remapping is detected during a normal service, which definitely leads to a loss of the manufacturers’ engine warranty. Most remappers do not offer a warranty on your engine.

Easy Reset to Factory Setting

RaceChip

Easy removal within a few minutes (e.g. before a service) in order to reset the car to the factory setting. Our tuning can’t be overwritten during a service. It can be reprogrammed and transferred to another car.

Remapping

Removal is difficult and will remain detectable (manufacturers’ ECU counts each flash). Moreover, a remap may be overwritten during the service of your car.

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RaceChip chip tuning for almost all VW models and engines

See what power reserves you could utilise in your VW.

(1)Possible improvement 2 VW Touareg 4.2 TDI and 30,000 km per year 3 Engine warranty availability

 

Your VW still has power in reserve.

Tap into its full potential with RaceChip.

Why do different VW engines sometimes have such different outputs – despite having the same cubic capacity? Because in today's VWs, the main difference between the engines is the software – not the hardware. Our engine tuning products use the same principle.

With RaceChip engine tuning parts, your VW will often have more engine power than the next up the VW range. At a fraction of the cost.

DRIVE SMART WITH RACECHIP GTS:
+44 HP at lower costs

(1) The values displayed here are based on the VW Golf VII with 150 HP and 184 HP as stock.

The perfect combination

Optimize your VW with RaceChip

VW is the largest German vehicle manufacturer and number two worldwide. The motto for “das Auto” is to embody the best of German quality and innovation in every vehicle. Here at RaceChip we have developed the same quality and innovation standards for customized tuning solutions that VW itself places on its vehicles. The perfect combination for your VW.


Hardly any other manufacturer combines such a broad range of models with such a lasting string of success with models like the Polo, Golf and Passat, which have continued to show up at the top of registration statistics for decades.


Today, RaceChip offers performance improvement via chip tuning for almost all VW models. Regardless whether saloon, coupé or CC, cabriolet or Alltrack, sports van or SUV, bus or pickup.


Electronic power improvement for your VW

Chip tuning from RaceChip takes your VW driving experience to a whole new level that you'll never want to give up. This is how a vehicle with premium standards in every segment should drive


Engine tuning from RaceChip is the most advanced method of electronic performance improvement for your VW, whether Up!, Polo, Golf, Beetle, Scirocco, Jetta, Touran, Tiguan, Eos, Passat, CC, Phaeton, Sharan, Touareg, Caddy, Multivan, California or Amarok. In a few easy steps, you can install our ultra-modern auxiliary device – a type of mini-computer with optimization software designed by RaceChip for your engine that operates between the engine controls and sensors. The now optimized electronic signals that control the engine give it a power increase of up to 30% more HP and up to 30% more Nm torque.


RaceChip uses the same technological principles for engine tuning as those used by the developers at VW itself in order to differentiate VW models with various performance levels all on the same engine block. In this way, VW today can use the same 2.0 TDI base to get a performance range of 140 to 177 HP, primarily the result of electronic adjustments.


Here at RaceChip we ensure that the performance improvement always stays within the thermal and mechanical limits—in other words only within your engine's power reserves.What’s more, your VW's engine protection systems remain fully intact after installing our tuning box.


Experience das Auto in a whole new way: more power, more dynamism, more driving fun

No matter which VW you drive, whether TDI or TSI, BlueMotion or 4Motion, you won't recognise your Volkswagen after RaceChip chip tuning. Here are just a few of many examples:


In the most frequently used VW diesel today, the 2.0 TDI engine with standard 150 HP in the latest version (like in the T5 Bus, Tiguan, Passat and Golf VII), power zooms to over 180 HP and you'll reach 400 Nm and more of torque with all of our chip tuning modules.


The 2.0 TDI in the Golf VI features 140 HP and 320 Nm torque. However, even after many miles of driving you can unleash a hefty portion of additional driving fun in this used diesel. Even with the One or Pro 2, you'll boost power to almost 180 HP and, in the case of the Pro 2, over 180 HP.


Even the Golf GTD has much more to offer than the standard 184 HP and 380 Nm. With RaceChip you'll have an exhilarating 231 HP and 483 Nm for power and dynamic in your own league. This puts the GTD on a compact sports car level that previously only GTI petrol engines could offer in this price segment.


With RaceChip One, the Amarok and its 2.0 BiTDI transforms from a comfortable pickup into a stout athlete with 219 HP and powerful 525 Nm, ideal for heavy loads and hauling trailers.


The “smaller” 1.6 TDI in a new Polo grows a power size or two with RaceChip: from standard 105 HP to an impressive 132 HP.

With RaceChip you can turn sporty into super-sporty: A current Golf GTI model suddenly has an additional 52 HP and now offers 272 HP. The Golf GTI R reaches an irresistible 363 HP with RaceChip Ultimate. You won't have to catch up to anyone with this fast combination.


The Passat CC with 2.0 TSI engine can show what it really has with RaceChip, easily blazing the streets with 261 HP. This makes a family weekend excursion truly a fun ride. You'll get more than one amazed look when you zoom away from traffic lights.


The Phaeton with 3.0 TDI and 245 HP no longer just glides along like a champ; with 310 HP and 599 Nm it shows off its true potential for power and dynamic on the road.


Now it's your turn

Further below on this page you'll find an overview of RaceChip chip tuning products. Choose your vehicle from our vehicle selection tool and you will immediately see how much potential awaits in your VW. With just a few clicks you can put together the optimization package for your VW in our online shop, and perhaps by tomorrow you'll be holding a RaceChip specially designed for your engine. It's easy to order directly online, install the RaceChip yourself in just 10-15 minutes, and experience your VW like never before.

The premium chip. Phenomenal performance and quality.
+30% HP1 +30% Nm1
from R7495
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Premium components Up to 15% fuel savings 2-year engine warranty
(up to 5,000 EUR) 1x re-programming
if you change your car Optional (+50 EUR)
App control

Your performance pack

2-year engine warranty
(up to 10,000 EUR) Warm-up timer 2x re-programming
if you change your car

RaceChip Pro 2

The bestseller. High performance and complete safety.
+25% HP1 +25% Nm1
from R5495
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Pro-components Up to 15% fuel savings 1-year engine warranty
(up to 5,000 EUR) 99 EUR per re-programming
if you change your car

RaceChip One

The base chip. Solid performance and high quality.
+20% HP1 +20% Nm1
from R3300
More
Base components Up to 15% fuel savings

(1) The figures quoted showing power and torque increases are index values, i.e. the real figures may be higher or lower.

Base components

2-year product warranty


Software:

  • Version 1.18 of the vehicle-specific optimisation software
  • Software performance parameters selectable via rotary control
  • Engine Protect System

Hardware:

  • Basic D-sub connector
  • Circuit board protected against water with nano coating

Dimensions in cm:

  • L: 6.1 x W: 6.8 x H: 2.5
 

Pro-components

5-year product warranty


Software:

  • Version 1.18 of the vehicle-specific optimisation software
  • Software performance parameters selectable via rotary control
  • Engine Protect System

Hardware:

  • Pro grade FCI connector
  • Circuit board protected against water with nano coating
  • Heat-resistant

Dimensions in cm:

  • L: 9.2 × W: 10.4 × H: 3.6
 

Premium components

5-year product warranty


Software:

  • Version 2.0 of the vehicle-specific optimisation software
  • Software performance parameters selectable via Digital User Interface or optionally via RaceChip app on your smartphone
  • Engine Protect system +

Hardware:

  • Pro grade FCI connector
  • Circuit board protected against water with nano coating
  • Heat-resistant
  • Up to 7 analogue and digital channels
  • Pro fixing system

Dimensions in cm:

  • L: 10.2 x W: 11.1 x H: 3.6
 

Performance components

5-year product warranty


Software:

  • Version 2.0 of the vehicle-specific optimisation software
  • Software performance parameters selectable via Digital User Interface or optionally via RaceChip app on your smartphone
  • Engine Protect System +

Hardware:

  • Pro grade FCI connector
  • Circuit board protected against water with nano coating
  • Heat-resistant
  • Up to 7 analogue and digital channels
  • Pro fixing system

Dimensions in cm:

  • L: 11.2 x W: 11.1 x H: 3.6
 

Up to 15% fuel savings

The One increases the torque available and efficiency at the given engine speed. Therefore a higher gear can be selected, less gear-changing is necessary in general, and fuel is used more efficiently. Fuel consumption can be cut by up to 15% as a result.

 

Up to +20% MPG

The One increases the torque available and efficiency at the given engine speed. Therefore a higher gear can be selected, less gear-changing is necessary in general, and fuel is used more efficiently. As a result, your car's MPG can be increased by up to 20%.

 

Up to 15% fuel savings

The Pro 2 increases the torque available and efficiency at the given engine speed. Therefore a higher gear can be selected, less gear-changing is necessary in general, and fuel is used more efficiently. Fuel consumption can be cut by up to 15% as a result.

 

Up to +20% MPG

The Pro 2 increases the torque available and efficiency at the given engine speed. Therefore a higher gear can be selected, less gear-changing is necessary in general, and fuel is used more efficiently. As a result, your car's MPG can be increased by up to 20%.

 

Up to 15% fuel savings

The GTS increases the torque available and efficiency at the given engine speed. Therefore a higher gear can be selected, less gear-changing is necessary in general, and fuel is used more efficiently. Fuel consumption can be cut by up to 15% as a result.

 

Up to +20% MPG

The GTS increases the torque available and efficiency at the given engine speed. Therefore a higher gear can be selected, less gear-changing is necessary in general, and fuel is used more efficiently. As a result, your car's MPG can be increased by up to 20%.

 

Up to 15% fuel savings

The GTS Black increases the torque available and efficiency at the given engine speed. Therefore a higher gear can be selected, less gear-changing is necessary in general, and fuel is used more efficiently. Fuel consumption can be cut by up to 15% as a result.

 

Up to +20% MPG

The GTS Black increases the torque available and efficiency at the given engine speed. Therefore a higher gear can be selected, less gear-changing is necessary in general, and fuel is used more efficiently. As a result, your car's MPG can be increased by up to 20%.

 

1-year engine warranty (up to 5,000 EUR)

Engine warranty Pro 2:

  • Warranty period: 1 year
  • Indemnity: 5,000 EUR
  • All major engine components covered
  • Max. reading: 100,000 km
  • Max. vehicle age: 5 years
  • Applies even if manufacturer's warranty has expired
 

2-year engine warranty (up to 5,000 EUR)

Engine warranty GTS:

  • Warranty period: 2 years
  • Indemnity: 5,000 EUR
  • All major engine components covered
  • Max. reading: 100,000 km
  • Max. vehicle age: 5 years
  • Applies even if manufacturer's warranty has expired
 

2-year engine warranty (up to 10,000 EUR)

Engine warranty GTS Black:

  • Warranty period: 2 years
  • Indemnity: 10,000 EUR
  • All major engine components covered
  • Max. reading: 100,000 km
  • Max. vehicle age: 5 years
  • Applies even if manufacturer's warranty has expired
 

99 EUR(1) per re-programming if you change your car

Re-programming available for 99 EUR(1) if you change your car up to 36 months after purchase.

1 If the price difference for the new vehicle compared to the current one is more than 99 EUR, the difference will be the cost of re-programming.

 

1x re-programming if you change your car

1x re-programming available at no extra charge, 99 EUR(1) thereafter, if you change your car up to 36 months after purchase.

1 If the price difference for the new vehicle compared to the current one is more than 99 EUR, the difference will be the cost of re-programming.

 

2x re-programming if you change your car

2x re-programming available at no extra charge, 99 EUR(1) thereafter, if you change your car up to 36 months after purchase.

1 If the price difference for the new vehicle compared to the current one is more than 99 EUR, the difference will be the cost of re-programming.

 

Warm-up timer

GTS Black activates only when the engine has reached operating temperature, meaning extra protection.

 

Better throttle response

We developed RaceChip XLR to increase responsiveness on the road. Your engine’s performance isn’t affected by RaceChip XLR, but you can access it more immediately and directly. Experience significantly sharper responses for yourself – no waiting for the message to get through or frustrating hesitations.

 

7 separate stages

Our innovative throttle tuning system lets tune your engine’s reactions to your taste – choose from 7 separate stages.

  • 2 Sport (S, S+) and 2 Race stages (R, R+) sharpen throttle response, speeding up the engine’s reaction times, making it as reactive as even a sportscar’s.
  • 2 Eco stages (E, E+) slow down the engine’s reaction to movements of the throttle. In heavy city traffic and on long journeys, this can help you reduce fuel consumption.
  • You can select N if don’t want or need to use XLR, and your car is back to stock tune.
 

Easy to install

Simple and easy to understand – installed in a few steps:

  • Unplug the wire from the throttle at the connector.
  • Connect the Brainbox to the connector/adaptor.
  • Mount the Brainbox on a smooth surface in the footwell.
  • To control XLR: connect the Controller with the Brainbox, or set up the RaceChip app.
  • Done! Now – go drive and enjoy!
 

Perfect add on to chiptuning

You can experience totally new driving sensations if you combine RaceChip XLR with one of our chip tuning modules. The extra power and torque that chip tuning brings is perfectly complemented by the immediate throttle response made possible by throttle tuning. Together, they push back the limits of driving enjoyment.

 

Optional (30 EUR): app control

RaceChip is the first company to offer throttle tuning together with app control. The combination gives you the easiest ever way of controlling your vehicle’s throttle response. RaceChip XLR connects directly with the RaceChip app on your smartphone via Bluetooth.

If you already have a RaceChip chip tuning module in your car, XLR is the perfect add-on, and using them together is even easier – you can control both modules from the driver’s smartphone using the same app.

 
 

Pick your car

Help differentiating CR/PD

Distinguishing between Common Rail (CR)
and Unit Injector (PD)

Applicable to certain Volkswagen AG model series with 2.0 TDI engines

Several Audi, Seat, Skoda and VW model series with 2.0 TDI engines use both CR and PD ("Pumpe-Düse" / Unit injector) technology. RaceChip chiptuning is specially customized to the applicable fuel injection technology with respect to both hardware and software. If your vehicle is specified in the list of applicable models below (all other 2.0 TDI models feature just one type of technology), it is important to determine, before choosing a tuning product, which type of injection technology is installed in your vehicle. For such models, you will therefore find the “CR” or “PD” designation after your engine code.

PerformanceThe following Volkswagen Group model series are applicable:Engine code CREngine code PD
100kW (136hp) Audi: A3 (8P), A6 (C6)
VW: Golf Plus, Jetta V, Passat B6		 CAGB, CBAA, CFFA AZV, BMA, BNA, BRF
103kW (140hp) Audi: A3 (8P)
Seat: Altea (5P)
Skoda: Octavia (1Z), Superb (3T)
VW: Caddy (2K, 2C), Eos (1F), Golf V,
Golf VI, Jetta V, Passat B6, Touran (1T)		 CBAB, CBDB, CFFB,
CFHC, CJAA, CLCB,
CLJA		 BKD, BKP, BMM, BMP

If your vehicle is in this list and you are not sure if it is a CR or PD version, then simply follow one of the following steps to identify CR or PD technology.

Using the engine code:

For PD models, the engine code consists of 3 characters, while for CR there are 4 characters. You can find your vehicle’s engine code in the specification sheet in your service booklet or on the data sticker in your engine bay.

Using engine images for CR and PD:

Common rail (CR)
Common rail engine, traverse
Common rail engine, longitudinal
Unit injector (PD)
Pumpe-Düse (PD, unit injector) engine, traverse
Pumpe-Düse (PD, unit injector) engine, longitudinal

Using our customer service:

If the tips above have not clarified the technology type, then please contact our Customer Service department. We will be happy to help.Contact