: Often based on stock Bosch or Siemens hardware, maintaining factory-like idling and cold-start behavior.
: Bypasses the factory 250 km/h (155 mph) electronic speed limiter. BMW E36 UNLOCKED VERSION 1.37
: Standard E36 limits are often raised from the factory ~6,500 RPM to ~7,000 RPM or higher, depending on the engine (e.g., M50 or M52). : Often based on stock Bosch or Siemens
: Significantly cheaper than a dealer replacement or standalone aftermarket ECU. 500 RPM to ~7
: Disabling EWS removes the electronic immobilizer, making the car theoretically easier to steal if physically broken into.
The Unlocked V1.37 DME is a "must-have" for owners dealing with or those performing manual swaps and engine conversions. It offers a noticeable bump in responsiveness and top-end power while solving the common headache of EWS syncing issues.