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New E8PLUS High Performance ECU Released August 2026 - Replicas / Restomods / Race Cars / Kit Cars / Historic Cars

OBR Control Systems Inc is a world wide supplier of automotive electronics. We specialize in OEM engine controllers for prototype engine development and engine testing as well as for motorsports. Engine systems can be supplied for engines having up to 16 cylinders with direct injection, port injection or a combination of the two. Systems can be supplied for gasoline as well as for diesel engines. OBR products are used in the most demanding environments ensuring performance and reliability.

NEW Euro-8 PLUS ECU for Motorsports with Dual Core 264 MHz Processor - NOW RELEASED

Variations

P/N# Model Crank and Cam Triggers Price in USD
E8R Race engines, max 16 cylinders VR and Hall effect sensor inputs 2990

NEW Euro-8 PLUS ECU for Motorsports with Dual Core 264 MHz Processor - NOW RELEASED

New generation Euro-8PLUS ECU with 264 MHz dual core processor
High tech controller for engines with up to 16 cylinders
Two drive-by-wire throttle bodies with individual control, analog or SENT communication
Four full bridge drivers
Boost control for electronic waste gates or for solenoid valve controlled waste gate blow-off valves
Variable camshaft timing for up to 4 cams
Variable oil pressure control
Inputs for two wide band lambda sensors for closed loop fuel control and fuel map self mapping
Inputs for 8 additional wide band lambda sensors for individual cylinder combustion monitoring
Paddle shift with closed loop control
Traction control
2 x CAN 2.0 ports for data import and export
2 x CAN FD ports for data import and export
Built-in 128 Mb high-speed data logger
Software for direct injection engines (requires external DI driver module - see EFR14)
Direct data exchange with Superflow dynomometers

System overview

  • 264 MHz dual core microprocessor
  • Full sequential ignition and injection for engines with up to 8 cylinders
  • Full sequential injection and wasted spark control for engines with 10, 12 and 16 cylinders
  • Control strategies for direct injection with 1 or 2 high pressure pumps (requires EFR14 module)
  • Fuel control strategies for combination of direct and port fuel injection
  • Pulse modulated PFI fuel pump control strategy
  • Dual-stage fuel injection for two injectors per cylinder for engines with max 8 cylinders
  • Ignition coil drivers selectable for smart coils as well as power drivers for inductive coils
  • Knock control for engines with up to 8 cylinders
  • Idle control for drive-by-wire, idle stepper motor or idle air valve
  • 2 inputs for NTK wide band lambda sensors
  • Connection for up to 8 additional wide band lambda sensors
  • Lambda closed loop regulation with up to 4 wide band lambda sensors
  • Automatic injection self mapping
  • Dual boost control with Anti Turbo Lag, solenoid valves or electronic waste gates
  • Variable camshaft control for 1, 2 or 4 cam engines (VCT, VVT, VANOS etc)
  • Variable oil pressure control
  • Predefined engine control strategies for many OEM engine configurations
  • Drive-by-wire throttle control for single or dual digital or analog electronic throttle bodies
  • 2 full bridge drivers for e-waste gates, e-EGR, DC motors etc
  • 3 SENT sensor inputs for throttle, pressures and mass air flow
  • ASAP3 Ethernet link
  • Optional automatic engine test program for dyno cell testing
  • Paddle shift control strategy
  • Traction control strategy
  • Drive shaft speed input
  • Pit lane control strategy
  • 128 Mb on-board data logger with high speed sampling rates up to 200 Hz
  • 4 selectable calibration maps
  • Direct data exchange with Superflow dynamometers
  • 3 Molex CMC ECU connectors with total 128 pins 

Inputs

  • 19 user-defined analog inputs (0-5v)
  • 14 user-defined digital inputs which can be assigned to sensors with SENT technology
  • 3dedicated SENT sensor inputs for position, pressure and mass air flow
  • User defined CAN inputs, use as analog and digital switch
  • Dual trigger inputs system with both (Hall/VR) for crank and cam sensors
  • 2 knock sensor inputs (up to 8 cylinders with individual or global spark advance control)
  • 2 built-in wide band lambda controllers (with self mapping fuel control)
  • Up to additional 8 lambda sensors via CAN
  • Built-in barometric pressure sensor

Outputs

  • 16 fuel injector drivers
    • 16 fuel cylinder individual fuel trim
    • Two stages with 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8 cylinder staged injection (2 injectors per cylinder)
  • 8 ignition power drivers for inductive coils plus 8 logic drivers for smart coils
  • Boost control for solenoid valves and e-waste gates
  • 20 multipurpose PWM and relay outputs
  • 2 wide band lambda sensor heaters
  • 2 electronic throttle body controllers (full H-bridges)
  • 2 additional full bridge drivers for e-WG, e-EGR, DC motors etc
  • 5 individual 5V sensor power supplies

Communications

  • 2 CAN 2.0B ports for data import and export
  • 2 CAN FD ports for data exchange and communication
  • OBD II engine data export
  • ASAP3 data exchange
  • Direct data exchange with Superflow dynomometers

Special features

  • Dual electronic waste gate control
  • 4 selectable engine maps (map/calibration switching while running)
  • 2 wide band lambda sensors for individual closed loop PID cylinder trim
  • Direct selection of numerous engine types, recognition of specific trigger patterns
  • Control strategy for paddle shift and air compressor
  • Control strategy for sequential closed loop gear change
  • Gear depended traction control with target slip maps and PID control
  • Pit lane, launch control and external adjustable manual limiter strategies
  • Programmable firing order
  • Comprehensive CAN features
  • Launch control (With advanced rpm vs time curved)
  • Special version available with fully encrypted software
  • Programmable RPM and launch cut patterns
  • Drag race features with time control
    • Electronic throttle body offset
    • Spark advance/retard offset
    • Boost target offset
  • Direct data exchange with Superflow dynomometers

General

Weight 765 grams (1.68 lb)
Operating temperature from -40 deg C to +85 deg C (-40 deg F to 185 deg F)
Operating voltage from 6 Volts to 16 Volts
IP protection IP67
3 automotive Molex connectors with high pin density (128 in total)

Dimensions:

Emissions

These parts are legal for sale and use on uncontrolled (Non-Emissions Controlled) vehicles and on off-road racing vehicles ONLY.

WARNING: It is against the law to install these parts on an emissions controlled vehicle

All OBR products are exclusively manufactured for racing purposes. Installing these products on any vehicle eliminates the legal use, in any capacity, on public roads/highways and may be subject to fines and/or criminal liability as per the Clean Air Act.

Pinout Euro-8 PLUS

Description Downloads
Euro-8 PLUS Pinout PDF
Euro 8 pinout template.pdf ( pdf 0.44 MB )


Data Files - Please contact OBR for the latest software release for E8PLUS.

Description Downloads