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Chip tuning from RaceChip

Specially customised for your Alpina.

Chip tuning from RaceChip

More performance

Tap into the true potential of your Alpina’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 Alpina.

  • More torque = earlier upshifts = more miles per gallon = lower costs
+20percent miles
per gallon1 Save up to 350 GBP per year or more. 2
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Simple. Tested. Safe.

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 utilises 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 Alpina models and engines

See what power reserves you could utilise in your Alpina.

1 Possible improvement 2 Alpina diesel engine with 8.0l / 100km consumption and 30.000 km per year 3 Engine warranty availability

Perfectly engineered for Alpina

Make your vehicle stronger with Alpina

Alpina Burkhard Bovensiepen based in Buchloe, Germany has been garnering attention since the 1960s. Based on various BMW models, Alpina was able to position itself in the racing sports’ scene and make a name for itself. The engine was the most important focus of an Alpina vehicle. This was based on a BMW engine block and cylinder head and was modified for the company's various needs. From the Alpina D3 BiTurbo to the B5 S to the XD3 BiTurbo, you can't overlook or fail to hear these vehicles on the roads.

In order to get even more power out of your Alpina B3 BiTurbo, RaceChip offers its popular Powerboxes for engine tuning. In just a few steps you'll increase your torque from 500 Nm to up to 590 Nm and boost your BiTurbo from 360 HP to up to 426 HP. It's a power plus that you can see and feel!

Which Alpina would you like to optimise?
Check out the power your Alpina could produce.

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 chip tuning is specially customised 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.

Performance The following Volkswagen Group model series are applicable: Engine code CR Engine 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)
Unit injector (PD)
Common rail engine, traverse
CR traverse
Common rail engine, longitudinal
CR longitudinal
Pumpe-Düse (PD, unit injector) engine, traverse
PD traverse
Pumpe-Düse (PD, unit injector) engine, longitudinal
PD 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

Your Alpina can perform much better than you think. Enjoy more power & torque and an all new driving experience. You will love it. Untap your car’s true performance potential.

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RaceChip Ultimate

Our premium model. Unlock the full power potential in your car.
Optionally: Control the power enhancement from your smartphone.

+NA% HP1 +NA% Nm1
Up to +20% MPG Up to +20% MPG nay engine warranty(3) nay engine warranty(3) 1x reprogramming
after vehicle change Optional (50 GBP):
Tuning control via smartphone!2 Unfortunately not available for your car.
Tuning control via smartphone!

from N/A GBP
Unfortunately not available for your car.

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RaceChip Pro 2

Our bestseller in a second, improved generation.

+NA% HP1 +NA% Nm1
Up to +20% MPG Up to +20% MPG nay engine warranty(3) nay engine warranty(3)

from N/A GBP
Unfortunately not available for your car.

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RaceChip One

Your entry point into the world of RaceChip.

+NA% HP1 +NA% Nm1
Up to +20% MPG Up to +20% MPG Optional (N/A GBP):
1y engine warranty(3) Optional (N/A GBP):
1y engine warranty(3)

from N/A GBP
Unfortunately not available for your car.

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Ultimately, more is simply more. All about performance improvement

The benchmark in chip tuning

All our products provide a complete quality and warranty package.

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(1) Performance enhancement statements are maximum attainable values. Variations can occur between otherwise identical factory models.

(2) The Smartphone Connect feature is an optional add-on to the RaceChip Ultimate for an extra charge of 50 GBP. It is available for many cars.

(3) Engine warranty available in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.