Performance Air Filter for Mini Cooper Mini II (2006-2016) 1.6L S Turbo Engine

Unlock the N14 & N18: High-Performance Induction for the Mini Cooper S Turbo

Who It’s For: Engineered for Mini Cooper II owners running the N14 or N18 1.6L turbocharged powerplants who are tired of the stock sluggishness and restrictive factory filtration.

The Symptom: The factory intake on the Prince engine series (N14/N18) is designed primarily for silence and long-interval maintenance, not for maximizing volumetric efficiency. The stock paper element creates a massive amount of surface tension, forcing the turbocharger to work harder to pull air through dense, restrictive cellulose fibers. This leads to increased intake air temperatures (IATs), a "lazy" throttle feel, and a muffled engine note that hides the true character of your Mini’s forced-induction system.

The Engineering Fix: This BMC High-Flow filter utilizes a proprietary multi-layered cotton gauze, soaked in low-viscosity oil to create a tacky, high-permeability barrier. Unlike paper filters that block air to catch dirt, this system uses fluid dynamics to trap impurities as small as 7 microns while significantly increasing the total Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM) of airflow. The "Full Moulding" system eliminates welded joints, ensuring the filter housing won’t crack or leak under the high-vibration environment of a modified Mini engine bay.

Why Mechanics Choose This Kit

• Enhanced Turbo Spool: By reducing the pressure drop across the filter, the N14/N18 turbochargers can reach target boost pressures faster, sharpening out-of-the-corner acceleration.
• Superior Filtration: Captures particles down to 7 microns (compared to the 10-micron OEM standard), providing better protection for the precision-machined compressor wheel.
• Lifetime Durability: Constructed with an epoxy-coated alloy mesh to resist petrol fumes and oxidation, this filter is fully washable and regenerable, making it the last filter your Mini will ever need.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility & OEM Reference

Fits the Following Vehicles:

• Mini II (R55, R56, R57, R58, R59, R60) 1.6L - 122 HP (2012-2016)
• Mini II (R55, R56, R57, R58, R59, R60) 1.6L JCW - 211 HP (2008-2013)
• Mini II (R55, R56, R57, R58, R59, R60) 1.6L JCW - 218 HP (2007-2013)
• Mini II (R55, R56, R57, R58, R59, R60, R61) 1.6L S Turbo - 163 HP (2010-2016)
• Mini II (R55, R56, R57, R58, R59, R60, R61) 1.6L S Turbo - 184 HP (2010-2013)
• Mini II (R60, R61) 1.6L S Turbo - 190 HP (2014-2016)
• Mini II (R55, R56, R57, R58, R59, R60) 1.6L S Turbo - 200 HP (2010-2016)
• Mini II (R55, R56, R57, R60) 1.6L S Turbo [US & Korea Market] - 175 HP (2006-2010)
• Mini II (R55, R56, R57, R60) 1.6L S Turbo [US & Korea Market] - 192 HP (2006-2016)

Interchange Part Numbers:

FB484/08

The Performance Promise

Buy with confidence. This is a genuine BMC air filtering system, the same technology used by top-tier Formula 1 and Le Mans teams. Backed by real automotive experts and fast shipping to get your Mini back on the road with the airflow it deserves.