Performance Air Filter Kit for Ferrari 296 GTB & GTS (2022-2026)

High-Flow BMC Performance Air Filter for Ferrari 296 (F171)

What it Does: The BMC performance air filter drops directly into the OEM airbox of the Ferrari 296 to reduce intake pressure drop and optimize volumetric efficiency across the rev range.

The Stock Ferrari 296 Intake Flow Limitation

The twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter 120° V6 in the F171 platform requires massive air volume under high boost loads. Factory cellulose paper filters prioritize long replacement intervals at the expense of flow restriction. Under peak boost, dense OEM paper elements cause higher intake depression, inducing unnecessary pumping losses across the compressor inlet.

Additionally, factory paper elements degrade when exposed to ambient moisture, altering filtration density and throttling the intake air velocity before it reaches the turbochargers.

The Engineering Solution

Engineered by BMC, the FB01174 replaces restrictive multi-pleat paper with an oiled, multi-layered surgical cotton gauze pack suspended in an epoxy-coated alloy mesh. This low-restriction architecture yields higher CFM airflow while stopping particulates down to 7 microns. The filter frame is manufactured using a proprietary continuous full-moulding process with high-grade polyurethane, eliminating glued seams that could fail or separate under high under-hood heat cycles.

It seats seamlessly inside the factory airbox, maintaining OEM MAF sensor calibration without causing air leaks or check engine lights.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility & OEM Reference

Fits the following vehicles (BMC fitment data):

• Ferrari 296 3.0 V6 GTB Phev [Full Kit] (830 HP) | 2022+
• Ferrari 296 3.0 V6 GTS Phev [Full Kit] (830 HP) | 2022+

BMC marks these applications as [Full Kit].

OEM Cross Reference (BMC): FERRARI 741701

Frequently Asked Questions & Fitment Warnings

Does this fit the F171 296?

Yes, this is a direct fit for the Ferrari 296 GTB and GTS equipped with the F163 engine inside the factory airbox housing.

Does installation require ECU remapping or intake plumbing modifications?

No, this panel filter drops directly into the OEM airbox with no calibration changes, intake piping alterations, or ECU re-tuning required.

The Ferrari Caliber

Precision-engineered to meet stringent European homologation standards, this performance filter delivers clean, unhindered airflow while preserving precise factory sensor signals to eliminate check engine lights entirely.