Performance Air Filter for Fiat 124 Spider / Abarth 124 (2016-2019) 1.4L Turbo

High-Velocity Induction for the Fiat 124 Spider 1.4L MultiAir Turbo

Who It’s For: Engineered for Fiat 124 Spider (348) owners running the 1.4L MultiAir powerplant who want to sharpen throttle response without modifying the factory airbox.

The Symptom: The factory air intake on the 1.4L MultiAir engine is a classic example of manufacturing compromise. To keep production costs low, the stock system uses a thick, restrictive paper filter that creates significant drag on the incoming air charge. For a turbocharged engine, this resistance is a performance killer; it forces the turbocharger to work harder to pull air through the media, resulting in increased intake temperatures and a noticeable lag when you step on the gas to exit a corner.

The Engineering Fix: This BMC performance filter replaces that restrictive paper with four layers of long-strand cotton gauze, soaked in low-viscosity oil. By utilizing fluid dynamics principles, this design allows for a significantly higher volume of air to reach the compressor wheel while actually improving filtration.

While a standard OEM filter struggles to catch anything smaller than 10 microns, this BMC unit captures particulates down to 7 microns. The result is a more efficient combustion cycle and a turbocharger that spools with much less effort.

Why Mechanics Choose This Kit

• Enhanced Flow Dynamics: The multi-layer cotton media reduces pressure drop across the filter, allowing the 1.4L MultiAir to breathe freely and build boost more efficiently.
• Full Moulding Construction: Unlike cheaper filters that use glued joints prone to cracking, BMC uses a single-mould system for the red rubber frame, ensuring an airtight seal within the 348-chassis airbox.
• Lifetime Sustainability: This isn’t a disposable part. This filter is fully washable and rechargeable using a BMC regeneration kit, making it the last filter this vehicle will ever need.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility & OEM Reference

Fits the Following Vehicles:

• Fiat 124 Spider (348) 1.4 Turbo MultiAir (140 HP) 2016 - 2019
• Abarth 124 Spider 1.4 Turbo MultiAir (170 HP) 2016 - 2019

Interchange Part Numbers:

FB933/01, 344x143, 28gr-Oil

OEM Cross Reference (BMC): FIAT GROUP 6000615556.

The Performance Promise

Buy with confidence. At our shop, we understand that the 124 Spider is about precision. This BMC filter provides the mechanical edge your 1.4L engine needs to perform at its peak. Backed by real automotive experts and fast shipping to get you back on the road.

Common Questions

Which models does this filter fit?
BMC lists the Fiat 124 Spider (348) 1.4 Turbo MultiAir (140 HP) and the Abarth 124 Spider 1.4 Turbo MultiAir (170 HP), 2016-2019.

Is it a direct fit in the stock airbox?
Yes. It replaces the factory paper panel with no modifications.

Can I clean and reuse it?
Yes. Wash and re-oil it with a BMC regeneration kit (about 28 g of oil).

How fine is the filtration?
The multi-layer oiled cotton traps particles down to 7 microns.

What will I notice after installing it?
Sharper throttle response and a stronger intake sound from the 1.4 turbo.