APR Golf R 2.0T ECU Upgrade
APR Presents our 2.0T Tuning Package for the Volkswagen Golf R!
Volkswagen Automotive Group's 2.0T found in the Golf R is the world's premiere 4 cylinder turbocharged engine and APR has developed a line of premiere performance enhancements to compliment VAG's achievement. APR's expertly recalibrated engine management upgrades and professionally engineered OEM replacement performance engine components result in an even more enjoyable, powerful and efficient operation with no loss of life or use. APR's complete line of performance enhancements have been developed for the 2.0T to provide increases of +144 FT-LBS of torque and +131 HP with an APR ECU and Hardware upgrades without modifying the OEM Turbocharger.
APR's Software, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Teams have built upon years of experience and unmatched accomplishments with VAG's standard 200HP 2.0T FSI engine to develop new breakthroughs in drivability and performance enhancement for the Golf R 2.0T. APR has been able to fully realize the upgrades VAG provided in increased engine durability, efficiency and performance to deliver a tuning program that is the culmination of 9 years of research and development and unparalleled in the performance aftermarket.
Golf R 2.0T Engine
Acceleration Enhancements:
Beyond power and torque enhancements, APR’s Calibration Engineers were able to increase the acceleration rate of the vehicle through other calibrations changes. Ignition delay is reduced resulting in a more responsive pedal without altering overall throttle sensitivity.
Speed Limiter:
APR’s ECU upgrade increases the vehicle's top speed limiter for blistering sprints around the track or across the Autobahn without the speed limiter shutting down your fun!
Increased Fuel Economy:
APR’s Calibration Engineers paid close attention to several parameters directly related to fuel economy, especially while cruising at highway speeds. Depending on your driving style and fuel quality, you may see better miles per gallon!
Motorsport Rev Limiter:
APR’s Motorsport Rev Limiter allows the engine to reach max RPM without the ECU slowing down acceleration several hundred RPM earlier. The result is more power to redline and a definable redline feeling as seen on Audi Quattro GMBH vehicles such as the RS4, RS5 and R8.
Left Foot Braking:
APR's Left Foot Braking feature allows more control over the vehicle’s throttle. The factory equipped vehicle's throttle input is disabled while pressing the accelerator and brake at the same time. Left Foot Braking, a common motorsport driving technique, allows the driver complete control over the vehicle’s throttle and braking system, which may give the vehicle the edge it needs at the track. As is with all features APR adds to the ECU, this feature may be removed upon request.
Golf R Stages
APR offers Golf R Software in stages and each stage is specifically designed for your vehicle’s level of modification. At any point in time, APR customers are free to move between Stage I, Stage I+ and Stage II+ software without paying for software again.
Each stage is offered with APR’s Patented EMCS Program Switching and is an OBD-II port flash to the factory ECU. All APR Software is available for 91 (R+M)/2, 93 (R+M)/2, 100 (R+M)/2, 95 RON, 98 RON and 104 RON fuel grades.
APR’s Stage I and I+ upgrades are available with special intake software designed for vehicles running a full high flow intake. Stage II+ is optimized for a full high flow intake. Additionally, APR's Runner Flap Delete (RFD) hardware is supported with specific RFD software at each stage.
Click on the tabs below to learn more about each stage.
When running the intake specific software with a full high flow intake, more gains can be had. Expect higher peak numbers of 337 horsepower and 309 ft-lbs of torque, but also gains of up to +72 horsepower and +61 ft-lbs through the power band.
Dyno Performance
- STG I 91 CHP
- STG I 93 CHP
- STG I IN 91 CHP
- STG I IN 93 CHP
- STG I+ 91 CHP
- STG I+ 93 CHP
- STG II+ 91 CHP
- STG II+ 93 CHP
- STG II+ 100 CHP
- STG I 91 WHP
- STG I 93 WHP
- STG I IN 91 WHP
- STG I IN 93 WHP
- STG I+ 91 WHP
- STG I+ 93 WHP
- STG II+ 91 WHP
- STG II+ 93 WHP
- STG II+ 100 WHP
- STG I 91 Gain
- STG I 93 Gain
- STG I IN 91 Gain
- STG I IN 93 Gain
- STG I+ 91 Gain
- STG I+ 93 Gain
- STG II+ 91 Gain
- STG II+ 93 Gain
- STG II+ 100 Gain
| Stock* As Reported By VW 91 oct (R+M)/2 95 RON |
Stock** As Measured By APR 93 oct (R+M)/2 98 oct RON |
STG I 93 oct (R+M)/2 98 oct RON |
STG I+ w/ HPFP & Intake 93 oct (R+M)/2 98 oct RON |
STG II+ w/ HPFP, Intake & Exhaust 93 oct (R+M)/2 98 oct RON |
STG II+ w/ HPFP, Intake & Exhaust 100 oct (R+M)/2 104 oct RON |
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| *Stock as reported by both VW USA and VW AG. | ||||||
| **Stock as measured and estimated by APR using 93 (R+M)/2 fuel. | ||||||
| Rev Limit | 6800 RPM | 6800 RPM | 7100 RPM | 7100 RPM | 7100 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Speed Limit | Max Speed Limited | Max Speed Limited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Peak Power (Horsepower) | 256 - 266 HP | 273 HP | 310 HP | 337 HP | 362 HP | 379 HP |
| Peak Torque (FT-LBS) | 243 - 258 TQ | 265 TQ | 311 TQ | 337 TQ | 370 TQ | 404 TQ |
| Max HP Over Stock (Horsepower) | +57 HP @ 5150 | +77 HP @ 5050 | +103 HP @ 5150 | +131 HP @ 5000 | ||
| Max TQ Over Stock (FT-LBS) | +58 TQ @ 5050 | +81 TQ @ 4900 | +111 TQ @ 4550 | +144 TQ @ 4500 | ||
APR EMCS Programs and Features
APR’s patented EMCS, Enhanced Modular Chipping System, brings selectable programs and features to your factory ECU, all without the need to purchase external hardware. There are no adaptation tricks or marketing gimmicks involved - EMCS is unlike anything else in the market. EMCS has the ability to rewrite the operating map data, giving each map new and specific calibration for increased performance. EMCS is available at any APR Stage.
Program Switching:
Program switching allows the user to cycle though up to four different engine calibrations and operating modes all without the need for external hardware.
Stock Mode:
By selecting stock mode, the ECU calibration is reduced to factory load levels, limiting performance.
Valet Mode:
APR's Valet Mode protects your vehicle from becoming an expensive toy for unauthorized individuals. By enabling Valet Mode, the vehicle's engine and top speed will be greatly limited.
Security Lockout:
Security lockout prevents unauthorized individuals from using APR's EMCS functionality. When enabled, APR's EMCS features will appear comple
APR Performance Modes:
APR's octane-specific calibrations are available for various premium and race fuels around the world. Each performance mode is a comple
APR Mobile
APR Mobile is a simple yet powerful tool designed to enhance the APR tuning experience.
APR Mobile installs on smart phones, tablets and other devices and provides a wireless connection to the vehicle’s engine control unit or ECU. Once connected, the device can be used to access APR’s EMCS program switching features, read and clear fault codes and data log the ECU at high data rates not found on other commercially available tools. The app can also be used to access APR’s latest news articles, locate dealers in APR’s network and review previously saved data logging sessions.
To learn more about APR Mobile, please visit our product page.
How to use APR EMCS Programs and Features without APR Mobile
To Enable EMCS:
Turn the ignition and cruise control on, but don’t start the engine.
To Unlock the ECU:
This is only necessary if Security Lockout is enabled.
Enter your security code to unlock the ECU. “SET” is used to enter a digit and “CANCEL” is used to register a digit. Enter each digit by clicking the “SET” button the number of times corresponding to the digit, then use “CANCEL” to register the digit. Do this for each digit and the CEL and EPC light will flash to indicate the ECU is unlocked. The ECU will remain unlocked unless you lock it again.
To Cycle through APR Programs:
Hold “SET” on the cruise control stalk. The CEL will blink in set of one to four blinks to indicate programs one through four. Release “SET” during this sequence to select a program. Turn off the ignition, turn it back on and wait for the CEL and EPC to stop blinking before starting the engine.
To use Security Lockout to Lock the ECU:
Hold “RESUME” and the CEL will blink in sets of one to three blinks to indicate features one through four. Release “RESUME” when the CEL is flashing in groups of three binks per second. The EPC and CEL will blink to indicate the ECU is locked.
The APR Development Difference
APR DirectPort Programming:
APR’s patented DirectPort Programming is now available! Any APR Dealer in the world, connected to the Internet, has direct access to APR’s latest ECU upgrades for loading directly over the vehicle's OBD-II port. This comple
APR ECU Explorer:
APR’s proprietary ECU Explorer gives APR’s Calibration Engineers unparalleled access to the vehicle’s entire engine management system. Typical commercially available data logging tools, used by most tuners, only allow logging up to 12 engine-operating variables at extremely low data rates. These tools are also limited to a small, specific list of variables. APR’s ECU Explorer is capable of logging every variable found within the ECU. It’s capable of logging many variables at once with data rates as high as 100 samples per second. Synchronous data logging is available for fine-tuning.
APR ECU Composer:
APR’s proprietary ECU Composer is used for altering the engine management system. With full access to every table, map and variable within the ECU, APR’s Calibration Engineers are not limited to a handful of maps as is common for most tuning companies. ECU Composer takes calibration to a new level on the 2.0T FSI with APR's Quick Flashing. APR’s Calibration Engineers can reflash the ECU only a minute later rather than waiting 10 to 20 minutes between each flash.
APR ECU Assembly:
APR’s Electrical Engineers have the ability to alter the code structure of the ECU to add features not available from the factory. On the highly modified end, this allows APR to make Stage III to operate as if intended by the OEM. For most 2.0T owners, the advantage of this ability is the addition of APR’s patented EMCS Functions. EMCS puts the control of the engine’s operation at your fingertips and allows for additional features and options to be installed to your ECU.
| Year | Vehicle | Market | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Price(税別) | |
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| ¹Prices applicable to the US market only. Please check with your local APR Importer for pricing outside of the USA. | |||||||
| 2012+ | MK6 Golf R | NA | 2.0T | 6MT | AWD | ||
| 2010+ | MK6 Golf R | ROW | 2.0T | 6MT & DSG | AWD | Contact Your APR Importer | |
| Options | Pricing |
|---|---|
| ¹Prices applicable to the North American market only. | |
| ²Due to many variations between ECU's some programs/options may unavailable. | |
| For a total of 2 programs (i.e. - Stock and Chipped)² | $149¹ |
| For a total of 3 programs² | $219¹ |
| For a total of 4 programs² | $289¹ |
| Options | Pricing |
|---|---|
| ¹Prices applicable to the North American market only. | |
| ²Due to many variations between ECU's some programs/options may unavailable. | |
| Security Lockout² | $59¹ |
Two Ways to Purchase
Locate an APR Dealer:
Use the APR Dealer Locater Tool to find an APR Dealer near you. The APR Dealer will have the ability to upgrade your ECU while you wait!