Performance Air Filter for BMW 2 Series/3 Series/4 Series/5 Series/6 Series

High-Flow Induction for BMW M-Series S55 & S63 Platforms

Who It’s For: Engineered for BMW M-Series owners running the S55 3.0L Twin-Turbo or S63 4.4L Twin-Turbo powerplants who demand better turbo efficiency without compromising engine safety.

The Symptom: The factory paper filters in your M-car are built for silence and long-term cost savings, not peak airflow. These restrictive wood-pulp filters create a significant pressure drop across the intake tract, forcing your twin turbochargers to work harder and run hotter to reach target boost. This resistance causes a slight lag in throttle response and can lead to power tapering off at the top of the RPM range where the engine is most starved for oxygen.

The Engineering Fix: BMC replaces the restrictive factory media with a multi-layered cotton gauze saturated with low-viscosity oil. This design utilizes fluid dynamics to increase air velocity while maintaining a filtration threshold of 7 microns—significantly tighter than the 10-micron standard of OEM filters. By using a "Full Moulding" process, the filter is cast from a single mould with no welded joints, ensuring the structural integrity of the seal even under the intense vacuum pressures of a high-boost S63 or S55 engine.

Why Mechanics Choose This Kit

• Optimized Turbo Spool: By reducing the intake vacuum restriction, your turbos reach target boost pressure faster, resulting in a more immediate "hit" when you roll onto the throttle.
• Race-Grade Filtration: While paper filters clog and lose efficiency, the epoxy-coated alloy mesh and oil-soaked cotton of the BMC unit capture finer particles without choking the airflow path.
• Thermal Resistance: The specialized rubber compound used for the filter frame is designed to withstand the extreme under-hood temperatures common in BMW’s "Hot-V" turbo configurations without warping or losing its seal.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility & OEM Reference

Fits the Following Vehicles:

• BMW 2 (F22, F23, F87) M2 COMPETITION (410 HP) 2018 >
• BMW 3 (F22, F23, F87) M2 CS (450 HP) 2019 >
• BMW 3 (F30, F31, F80) M3 "30 JAHRE" (450 HP) 2016
• BMW 3 (F30, F31, F80) M3 (431 HP) 2014 > 2019
• BMW 3 (F30, F31, F80) M3 COMPETITION (450 HP) 2016 >
• BMW 3 (F30, F31, F80) M3 CS (460 HP) 2018
• BMW 4 (F32, F33, F36, F82) M4 (431 HP) 2014 > 2019
• BMW 4 (F32, F33, F36, F82) M4 COMPETITION (450 HP) 2016 >
• BMW 4 (F32, F33, F36, F82) M4 CS (460 HP) 2017 > 2018
• BMW 4 (F32, F33, F36, F82) M4 GT4 (431 HP) 2018
• BMW 4 (F32, F33, F36, F82) M4 GTS (500 HP) 2016 > 2017
• BMW 5 (F10, F11, F18) M5 "30 JAHRE" (600 HP) 2014 > 2016
• BMW 5 (F10, F11, F18) M5 (560 HP) 2011 > 2017
• BMW 5 (F10, F11, F18) M5 COMPETITION (575 HP) 2012 > 2016
• BMW 6 (F12, F13) M6 (560 HP) 2012 > 2018
• BMW 6 (F12, F13) M6 COMPETITION (575 HP) 2012 > 2015
• BMW 6 (F12, F13) M6 COMPETITION (600 HP) 2016 > 2018
• BMW 6 GC (F06GC) M6 GRAN COUPÈ (560 HP) 2013 > 2018
• BMW 6 GC (F06GC) M6 COMPETITION GRAN COUPÈ (575 HP) 2013 > 2015
• BMW 6 GC (F06GC) M6 COMPETITION GRAN COUPÈ (600 HP) 2015 > 2018

Interchange Part Numbers:

FB647/20, F87, F80, F82, F83, F10, F13, F06GC

The Performance Promise

Buy with confidence. This kit is a direct replacement for the factory panel, allowing you to maintain the OEM airbox and cold air ducting while significantly improving the quality of air reaching your engine. Backed by real automotive experts and fast shipping.