Overview
The APR Stage 1 ECU Upgrade is the first step towards making more power! This simple upgrade requires no engine hardware modifications and produces 359-382 HP with 349-392 FT-LBS of torque. To get more power, the vehicle can be outfitted with an upgraded intake, intercooler, catback exhaust, and various other bolt-on modifications all without requiring any new modifications to the ECU. This stage has an optional low and high torque modes. This stage also has optional FWD and AWD files depending on setup. The FWD files will limit wheel spin in first gear. APR recommends NGK heat range 9 (NGK-R7437-9) spark plugs gapped to 0.024" ±0.002" or 0.6mm ±0.05mm with a change interval of 10-15,000 mi or 16-24,000 km.
APR Stage 1 is available for 91 AKI, 93 AKI, and 100 AKI in North America, and 95 RON, 98 RON, 102 RON, and 104 AKI in the Rest of the World.
Fits 2019-2021 Volkswagen Arteon
Features:
- Horsepower - More horsepower throughout the whole rpm band
- Torque - More torque throughout the whole rpm band
- Warranty - APR Plus is available, providing a factory term limit matching limited powertrain warranty
- Fuel Grades - Multiple octanes from which to choose
- Stages - Multiple performance levels depending on installed hardware
- Flat Torque - Optional torque limited version for a flatter torque profile
- Acceleration - Accelerate faster with more power and reduced throttle lag
- Linear Throttle - Pedal maps adjusted for a more linear feel
- Brake Boosting - Left foot braking or brake boosting added
- Speed Limiter - Go as fast as you want with the speed limiter out of the way
- Standing Limiter - Increased standing limiter for higher revving at idle
- Motorsport Limiter - With the soft limiter removed, you’ll get full power right up to the hard, “bap bap bap” redline fuel cut
- Auto Start/Stop Inversion - Auto Start/Stop defaults to the off position
- Exhaust Crackle - Multiple exhaust crackle profiles including factory, mild, and aggressive all with mode switching and component protection
- Economy - While cruising, or driving normally, your fuel economy may benefit from our optimized calibration
- Direct Port Programming - Clean and easy install through the OBD II port without removing the ECU
- Free Updates - Get free updates for life
Important fuel quality information
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APR Plus Warranty Booklet
APR Stage 1
The APR Stage 1 ECU Upgrade is the first step towards tuning your engine. It produces up to 359-382 HP and 349-392 FT-LBS of torque. Optional low torque files are available. Optional FWD files are available to limit wheel spin. APR Spark Plugs are recommended.
APR Stage 1 is available for 91 AKI, 93 AKI, and 100 AKI in North America, and 95 RON, 98 RON, 102 RON, and 104 AKI in the Rest of the World.
APR Stage 2
The APR Stage 2 ECU Upgrade is the next step towards tuning your engine. It produces up to 369-381 HP and 367-409 FT-LBS of torque. Optional low, and medium torque files are available. Optional FWD files are available to limit wheel spin. Additionally this stage is available with optional crackle modes. The more aggressive modes increase the length, duration, intensity, and operating modes of the crackle. APR Spark Plugs are recommended.
APR Stage 2 is available for 91 AKI, and 93 AKI in North America, and 95 RON, and 98 RON in the Rest of the World.
APR Exhaust Crackle
Enhance your exhaust note just like Audi’s latest RS models! The APR Exhaust Crackle, lovingly called “pops and bangs” by many, adds a distinct crackle to the exhaust note upon lifting off the throttle, gear changes on a manual, decelerating, or while free revving at a stand standstill. This optional feature is available at no cost, at the time of flashing, for most compatible ECUs at stage 2 and higher stages. For convenience, the feature is only enabled when the vehicle is placed into sport/race mode. Lastly, for safety, this feature has built in hardware protection limits, and will only function when it’s considered safe to do so. We offer this in both a "soft" and "aggressive" mode as illustrated below with our 2019 Golf R featuring a full APR Valved Catback Exhaust System.
APR Calibration Report
| STAGE | HP | TQ | MAX GAIN | MAX GAIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock As Reported by VAG | 268 HP | 258 FT-LBS | ||
| Stock As Measured by APR | 276 HP | 265 FT-LBS | ||
| APR PLUS | ||||
| 91 AKI / 95 RON | 359 HP | 349 FT-LBS | +85 HP | +95 FT-LBS |
| APR STAGE 1 (LOW) | ||||
| 91 AKI / 95 RON | 359 HP | 349 FT-LBS | +85 HP | +95 FT-LBS |
| 93 AKI / 98 RON | 371 HP | 363 FT-LBS | +97 HP | +110 FT-LBS |
| 100 AKI / 104 RON | 382 HP | 366 FT-LBS | +108 HP | +111 FT-LBS |
| APR STAGE 1 (HIGH) | ||||
| 91 AKI / 95 RON | 359 HP | 366 FT-LBS | +86 HP | +115 FT-LBS |
| 93 AKI / 98 RON | 369 HP | 383 FT-LBS | +103 HP | +124 FT-LBS |
| 100 AKI / 104 RON | 378 HP | 392 FT-LBS | +113 HP | +136 FT-LBS |
| APR STAGE 2 (LOW) | ||||
| 91 AKI / 95 RON | 373 HP | 367 FT-LBS | +109 HP | +129 FT-LBS |
| 93 AKI / 98 RON | 381 HP | 367 FT-LBS | +112 HP | +132 FT-LBS |
| APR STAGE 2 (MEDIUM) | ||||
| 91 AKI / 95 RON | 369 HP | 385 FT-LBS | +109 HP | +129 FT-LBS |
| 93 AKI / 98 RON | 379 HP | 387 FT-LBS | +112 HP | +132 FT-LBS |
| APR STAGE 2 (HIGH) | ||||
| 91 AKI / 95 RON | 377 HP | 403 FT-LBS | +122 HP | +149 FT-LBS |
| 93 AKI / 98 RON | 380 HP | 409 FT-LBS | +127 HP | +152 FT-LBS |
Enhance your exhaust note just like Audi’s latest RS models! The APR Exhaust Crackle, lovingly called “pops and bangs” by many, adds a distinct crackle to the exhaust note upon lifting off the throttle, gear changes on a manual, decelerating, or while free revving at a stand standstill. This optional feature is available at no cost, at the time of flashing, for most compatible ECUs at stage 2 and higher stages. For convenience, the feature is only enabled when the vehicle is placed into sport/race mode. Lastly, for safety, this feature has built in hardware protection limits, and will only function when it’s considered safe to do so. We offer this in both a "soft" and "aggressive" mode as illustrated below with our 2019 Golf R featuring a full APR Valved Catback Exhaust System.
Who we are - We’re a global automotive engineering firm nestled in Opelika, Alabama. Our 80,000ft² state-of-the-art facility is home to some of the best engineers in the industry, who have mastered hundreds of engine management systems. We have multiple engine and chassis dynos, and the resources necessary to create our ECU Upgrades in-house, from the ground up! We're not a new company either. We've been around since the 90's and we have a strong financial backing to ensure we'll be here to support you for decades to come!
What we do - We optimize everything to make your engine more powerful. We adjust air-fuel ratios, advance ignition, increase boost pressure, alter cam positions and lift profiles, and more, all depending on the type of engine and management system, of course! We don’t take shortcuts, and we don’t take risks. We do it the right way.
How we differ - With our proprietary calibration and direct ram access data logging tools and operating system code changes, we’re able to make some of the strongest and fastest ECU upgrades, without needing costly end user adjustments. We work with the ECUs intelligent modeling and closed-loop systems, and beta test in multiple environments to create upgrades that work no matter where you drive!
