Volvo tuned the 2.5-litre T5 five-cylinder in the 2009 C30 for smooth everyday drivability, leaving sizeable margins in its Bosch ME9.0C control logic. This Stage 1 calibration closes those gaps by reshaping driver-torque and throttle tables for more immediate response, raising turbo request curves inside the OEM knock and temperature safety envelope, and refining fuel and ignition maps to maintain a clean, consistent lambda trace under fast transients. Cam-phasing limits stay stock to protect valvetrain longevity, while catalyst protection, misfire detection, oxygen-sensor and CAN plausibility diagnostics remain fully active. Cold-start and altitude strategies are untouched, so start-up manners and emissions compliance are preserved; the T5 simply delivers a keener surge through the mid-range and a flatter pull to the redline without upsetting the engine’s built-in safeguards.
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| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Producer: | Volvo |
| Series: | C30 |
| Model: | 2.5 T5 |
| Model Year: | 2009 |
| Type (Engine): | Turbo-Petrol |
| Displacement: | 2.5 L |
| Output: | 230 PS / 169.2 kW |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed manual (6M) |
| ECU Maker: | Bosch |
| ECU Build: | ME9.0C |
| ECU-Nr ECU: | 0261209038 |
| Software: | 376320 |
| Checksum: | N/A |
| CPU: | Freescale PowerPC |
| Eprom 8-Bit sum: | 01FF |
| Nested Versions: | 1 modified version included (Stage 1) + Original for reference |
| Project Type: | Complete binary file |
| Details: | st1 |
| Project Size: | 2 098 176 bytes |
| Read Hardware: | EVC |
All tuning files were acquired through official EVC.de resellers and verified on a professional dynamometer. Each calibration corresponds to the developer listed in the “Modified By” section — performance graphs may be available on their official website. These files are intended for motorsport or off-road use only. Ensure proper installation and do not operate the vehicle aggressively without first confirming mechanical condition. The seller accepts no responsibility for misuse or non-compliant road use.