Eventuri Black Carbon Intake System for BMW X5 M / X6 M / XM / M60i

The Eventuri BMW F9X X5M/X6M/G09 XM Black Carbon Intake System is a purpose-built performance upgrade engineered specifically for BMW's high-performance SUV platforms, addressing the restrictive factory airbox design through extensive R&D focused on optimizing airflow efficiency and thermal control. This system replaces the stock airboxes entirely with a redesigned airflow path that eliminates the sharp 180-degree transition required by the factory intake layout, where airflow must navigate from front-mounted cold air feeds to rear-facing turbo inlets.

The system integrates an additional cold air feed sourced from the scuttle panel area, creating a secondary intake path that shortens the distance to the turbochargers while reducing turbulence and pressure drop. This dual-feed approach maintains consistently low intake air temperatures while enabling the turbochargers to operate more efficiently under load, with enhanced turbocharger acoustics as an added benefit.

All carbon fiber components are manufactured from 100% prepreg carbon fiber, ensuring consistent material quality, precise fiber control, and long-term durability under high-temperature operating conditions. This construction method delivers the structural integrity required for demanding performance applications while providing the refined aesthetic expected from premium BMW intake solutions.

At the core of this system are Eventuri's patented carbon fiber filter housings paired with Gen 2 bespoke filters, engineered to maintain smooth, controlled airflow from the filters toward the turbo inlets. The patented Venturi housing design actively streamlines airflow as it enters the intake tract, reducing restriction and minimizing pressure loss across all driving conditions.

Designed and hand-assembled in the UK, this intake system delivers measurable airflow improvements and refined sound characteristics for BMW's most demanding performance SUV applications.

Features

• Gain of 18-25 hp and 15-18 lb-ft, with up to 30 hp at peak, in independent dyno testing
• Maximum flow rises from 774 CFM with the stock airboxes to 900 CFM
• Secondary cold air feed from the scuttle panel shortens the path to the turbos
• Patented carbon Venturi housings with bespoke dry cone filters, so there is no filter oil
• Redesigned carbon engine cover included, needed because the larger housings do not clear the factory cover
• Optional M Power lettering on the cover: pre-applied silver decal or custom painted, chosen at checkout

What's Included

• 2 x Carbon Fiber Patented Venturi Filter Housings
• 2 x Bespoke High Flow Dry Cone Filters
• 2 x Carbon Fiber Twin Air Ducts
• Carbon Fiber Engine Cover
• 2 x EPDM Rear Air Feeds
• Silicon Couplers
• CNC Machined Bracket Mounts

Specifications

• Part number: EVE-X56M-CF-INT
• Brand: Eventuri
• Type: carbon intake system with engine cover
• Material: 100% prepreg carbon fiber
• Finish: gloss
• Filters: bespoke high flow dry cone (x2)
• Made in: UK

Fitment Notes

• Fits the F95 X5 M, F96 X6 M (including Competition), G09 XM, G05 X5 M60i, G06 X6 M60i, G07 X7 M60i and Alpina XB7 LCI with the 4.4L twin-turbo V8.
• Does not fit the 2020-2023 X5, X6 or X7 M50i (N63 engine), which use a different Eventuri intake.
• Custom painted lettering: we confirm your paint color with you after checkout.
• The BMW M emblem transfers from your factory engine cover to the carbon cover.

Questions about fitment? Call (310) 231-0292 or text (310) 886-3111.

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