Porsche 911 3.8i Turbo 520hp Remap

Name: Porsche 911 3.8i Turbo 520hp ECU Remap
Brand: Porsche

Expected gains of +80 BHP and +90 Nm torque

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BHP+80 hp (15%)

Standard

520 hp

Tuned

600 hp

Torque+90 Nm (13%)

Standard

710 Nm

Tuned

800 Nm

Suitability

Good (6/10)

Gains Profile

Balanced

Headroom

Medium

Porsche 911 3.8i Turbo 520hp ECU Remapping

Considering an ECU remap for your Porsche 911 3.8i Turbo 520hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this 2011 - 2015 ( 991 ) petrol engine from 520 BHP to 600 BHP and from 710 Nm to 800 Nm of torque (turbocharged). This engine scores 6/10 for remap suitability. Get a free personalised quote from a trusted remap professional and find out exactly what your Porsche 911 can achieve.

How this engine compares

6thof 49 Porsche 911 engines by power gain
95%of the 9,842 engines we hold gain data for see a smaller power increase
74%of engines with torque data see a smaller torque increase

Comparisons are calculated from our own recorded Stage 1 figures.

Assessment

The Porsche 911 3.8i Turbo 520hp is a 3.8L turbocharged petrol engine producing 520 BHP and 710 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 600 BHP and 800 Nm — a gain of around 80 BHP (15%) and 90 Nm (13%).

This engine has moderate remap suitability, with a balanced spread of gains across both power and torque — providing a noticeable improvement across the rev range. The tuning headroom is classified as moderate, based on the percentage gain available from the factory output.

Considerations: Turbo petrol: fuel quality and cooling can influence repeatable performance.. High tuned torque: check transmission torque capacity and service history.

All figures shown are typical estimates based on aggregated Stage 1 data for this engine variant. Actual results depend on vehicle condition, mileage, and the chosen tuning method. We recommend discussing your specific vehicle with a qualified remap professional.

Considerations

!Turbo petrol: fuel quality and cooling can influence repeatable performance.

!High tuned torque: check transmission torque capacity and service history.

Other 911 2011 - 2015 ( 991 ) Engines

Technical Specifications

Fuel Type: Petrol
Aspiration: Turbocharged
Displacement: 3.8L
Capacity: 3800 CC
Type: Car
Engine Family: Porsche 3.8L Turbo Petrol

ECU & Transmission

Likely ECU Low confidence: Petrol ECU (varies by market/year)
Gearbox Low confidence: Transmission varies by trim and market; check manual/automatic type and torque rating. At this torque level, transmission and driveline servicing history becomes especially important.

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MakePorsche

Model911

Generation2011 - 2015 ( 991 )

Engine3.8i Turbo 520hp

All figures shown are typical estimates based on aggregated Stage 1 data for this engine variant. Actual results depend on vehicle condition, mileage, and the chosen tuning method.

We recommend discussing your specific vehicle with a qualified remap professional before proceeding.

Carrera 3.4i 350hp	350 → 370	+20	390 → 410	+20	Limited (3.5/10)
Carrera S 3.8i 400hp	400 → 440	+40	440 → 460	+20	Limited (3.5/10)
3.8i GTS 430hp	430 → 450	+20	440 → 460	+20	Limited (3/10)
GT3 3.8i 475hp	475 → 500	+25	440 → 470	+30	Limited (3.5/10)
4.0 GT3 RS 500hp	500 → 525	+25	460 → 485	+25	Limited (3.5/10)
3.8i Turbo S 560hp	560 → 600	+40	750 → 800	+50	Moderate (5.5/10)