The Emtron KV16 is a wire-in motorsport ECU with 16 injection channels and 12 ignition channels. The expanded injection count enables staged injection — two injectors per cylinder on engines up to 8 cylinders — alongside fully sequential ignition on up to 12 cylinders. Drive-by-wire extends to four independent throttle bodies, making the KV16 suited to high-cylinder-count naturally aspirated engines and turbocharged applications requiring staged fuelling strategies.
Technical Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Ignition outputs | 12, fully sequential |
| Injection outputs | 16, fully sequential (staged injection for up to 8 cylinders) |
| Analog inputs | 16 (12-bit, 1.22 mV resolution) |
| Digital inputs | 14 |
| Auxiliary outputs | 16 |
| Drive by Wire | Quad (up to 4 throttle bodies) |
| Lambda controllers | 2× on-board, LSU4.9 and LSU4.9ADV |
| Knock control | 2× digital, fully differential inputs |
| CAN | 2× CAN 2.0B 1 Mbit/s — 6 channels per node, 128 messages total |
| Ethernet | 100 Mbit/s (tuning software connection) |
| Accelerometer | 3-axis, 16-bit (±2 g / ±4 g / ±8 g selectable) |
| Barometric sensor | On-board, 40–115 kPa |
| Enclosure | Aluminium 6061 CNC billet |
| Connector system | 120-way Super Seal, gold-plated contacts, 1 mm pin diameter |
Engine Management Capabilities
- Staged injection — 16 channels support primary and secondary injectors on engines up to 8 cylinders
- Quad Drive by Wire — up to 4 independent electronic throttle bodies
- Variable Valve Timing (VVT and VTiE) — cam phaser and electric VVT control
- Boost control, gearshift control, traction control, torque management
- Nitrous and stepper motor support
Accessories
- KV ECU Connector Kit — all connectors and seals for harness build
- KV Series ABCD Plug Kit — individual connector plugs A–D
- Emtron ECU Tuning Cable — Ethernet connection for Emtune software
- Ethernet RJ45 Socket, Unterminated 2 m — alternative to tuning cable; loom-integrated panel socket for permanent Ethernet access
- KV Series Mounting Kit — brackets and hardware for chassis mounting
- Emtron ED7 Display — CAN-connected motorsport display
FAQ
What is staged injection and does the KV16 support it?
Staged injection uses two injectors per cylinder — a primary for low-load fuelling and a secondary for high-load conditions. The KV16’s 16 injection channels support staged injection on engines up to 8 cylinders, with primary and secondary injectors per cylinder independently mapped in Emtune.
How many throttle bodies can the KV16 control?
Up to four independent electronic throttle bodies via quad DBW — suited to individual throttle body setups on naturally aspirated engines and large-displacement turbo applications with multiple inlets.
What is the difference between the KV16 and KV12?
The KV12 has 12 injection and 12 ignition channels with direct injection capability via Bosch HPI5. The KV16 increases injection channels to 16 (enabling staged injection for 8 cylinders) and adds quad DBW. The KV16 does not include direct injection capability — if DI is required, use the KV12 with HPI5.
What is the difference between the KV16 and KV16M?
The KV16M shares the same output capabilities as the KV16 but replaces the 120-way Super Seal connectors with a 136-way Deutsch Autosport connector system and expands analog inputs from 16 to 24 — suited to installations where motorsport circular connectors are specified or required.
What is the lead time and delivery?
The KV16 is a 7-day special order item. XTRA Motorsport dispatches worldwide via DHL or UPS.
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