Performance Air Filter for Audi R8 (2009-2019) with 5.2L V10 Engine

Optimizing the 5.2L FSI V10 Intake Path: High-Flow Performance Filtration

Who It’s For: Engineered for Audi R8 owners running the high-revving 5.2L FSI V10 powerplant who want to eliminate the volumetric inefficiencies of the stock intake system.

The Symptom: The factory air filtration system on the Audi R8 is a compromise. To meet long-term service intervals and strict drive-by noise regulations, Audi utilizes dense paper filters that create a significant pressure drop as engine speeds climb toward that 8,000+ RPM redline. When you are demanding maximum performance, these restrictive OEM filters act as a bottleneck, forcing the V10 to work harder to pull air through thick cellulose fibers, which ultimately dulls throttle response and limits the engine’s ability to reach its true volumetric efficiency.

The Engineering Fix: This BMC system replaces the factory paper elements with a multi-layered cotton gauze media soaked in low-viscosity oil. By utilizing a "Full Moulding" production process, the filter is created from a single mould with no welded joints, ensuring structural integrity even under high-vacuum conditions. The physics are simple: the cotton fibers allow for a significantly higher CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute) while actually improving filtration down to 7 microns. This results in a higher density of oxygen entering the 5.2 FSI cylinders, providing a sharper "snap" to the throttle and a more pronounced induction note from the mid-engine bay.

Why Mechanics Choose This Kit

• Enhanced Airflow Dynamics: By reducing the intake resistance across the 5.2L V10’s twin airboxes, we allow the engine to reach peak torque earlier in the rev range.
• Superior Micron Protection: While OEM paper filters generally stop at 10 microns, BMC’s epoxy-coated mesh and cotton media capture impurities as small as 7 microns, protecting your FSI cylinder walls.
• Regenerative Design: Unlike disposable paper filters that end up in a landfill, this alloy mesh system is completely washable and rechargeable, maintaining performance for the life of the vehicle.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility & OEM Reference

Fits the Following Vehicles:

• Audi R8 5.2 V10 DECENNIUM [FULL KIT] (620 HP) 2019 >
• Audi R8 5.2 V10 FSI COUPÉ [FULL KIT] (540 HP) 2015 > 2018
• Audi R8 5.2 V10 FSI COUPÉ [FULL KIT] (570 HP) 2019 >
• Audi R8 5.2 V10 FSI COUPÉ S-TRONIC [FULL KIT] (525 HP) 2009 > 2015
• Audi R8 5.2 V10 FSI COUPÉ S-TRONIC [FULL KIT] (550 HP) 2012 > 2015
• Audi R8 5.2 V10 FSI RWS COUPÉ [FULL KIT] (540 HP) 2017 > 2018
• Audi R8 5.2 V10 FSI RWS SPYDER [FULL KIT] (540 HP) 2017 > 2018
• Audi R8 5.2 V10 FSI SPYDER [FULL KIT] (540 HP) 2016 > 2018
• Audi R8 5.2 V10 FSI SPYDER [FULL KIT] (570 HP) 2019 >
• Audi R8 5.2 V10 FSI SPYDER S-TRONIC [FULL KIT] (525 HP) 2010 > 2015
• Audi R8 5.2 V10 PERFORMANCE PLUS [FULL KIT] (620 HP) 2019 >
• Audi R8 5.2 V10 PERFORMANCE PLUS SPYDER [FULL KIT] (620 HP) 2019 >
• Audi R8 5.2 V10 PLUS [FULL KIT] (610 HP) 2015 > 2018
• Audi R8 5.2 V10 PLUS SPYDER [FULL KIT] (610 HP) 2017 > 2018
• Audi R8 V10 LMX [FULL KIT] (570 HP) 2014 > 2015

Interchange Part Numbers:

FB807/08, FB80708

The Performance Promise

Buy with confidence. Every BMC filter is pre-oiled and ready for immediate installation into your Audi’s factory airbox. Backed by real automotive experts and fast shipping.