Performance Air Filter for BMW 5 & 6 Series M5 M6 (2004-2010)

Unleash the S85 V10: High-Flow BMC Performance Intake Filter for BMW M5 & M6

Who It’s For: Engineered for BMW E60 M5 and E63 M6 owners running the legendary 5.0L S85B50 V10 powerplant who are tired of the stock sluggishness and restrictive intake parameters.

The Symptom: The factory intake on the S85 V10 is designed with a massive margin for noise reduction and long-life service intervals, utilizing thick, cellulose-based paper filters. For a high-revving engine that screams to an 8,250 RPM redline, these paper filters act as a bottleneck, creating significant air-flow resistance and turbulence within the airbox. This results in a muted throttle response and a feeling that the engine is being “choked” just as it reaches its peak power band in the upper kilohertz range.

The Engineering Fix: This BMC performance filter replaces the restrictive factory element with a multi-layered cotton gauze medium soaked in low-viscosity oil. By utilizing a “Full Moulding” system, the filter is constructed from a single mold with no welded joints, ensuring a perfect seal and preventing any unfiltered air bypass. The physics are simple: by reducing pressure drop and increasing the surface area for oxygen intake, we allow the S85 to breathe with less effort, improving the volumetric efficiency of the combustion cycle and sharpening the throttle snap across the entire rev range.

Why Mechanics Choose This Kit

• Optimized Fluid Dynamics: Provides a significantly higher CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute) rating compared to OEM paper, essential for the high-volume air demands of a 507 HP V10.
• Superior Filtration: While OEM filters typically catch particles down to 10 microns, BMC’s epoxy-coated alloy mesh and cotton gauze capture impurities as small as 7 microns without sacrificing flow velocity.
• Race-Bred Construction: BMC is the official supplier to multiple Formula 1 teams; this filter utilizes the same T304 alloy mesh and high-adhesion rubber to withstand the heat and vibration of the M-Power engine bay.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility & OEM Reference

Fits the Following Vehicles:

• BMW 5 (E60) M5 V10 (2004-2010) [Full Kit]
• BMW 5 (E61) M5 Touring V10 (2007-2010) [Full Kit]
• BMW 6 (E63) M6 Coupe V10 (2005-2010) [Full Kit]
• BMW 6 (E64) M6 Convertible V10 (2005-2010) [Full Kit]

Interchange Part Numbers:

FB447/01, FB44701

The Performance Promise

Buy with confidence. This is a genuine BMC Air Filter, pre-oiled and ready for immediate installation. Unlike disposable filters, this unit is fully regenerable using a BMC wash kit, making it the last filter your BMW will ever need. Backed by real automotive experts and fast shipping.