Racingline High-Flow Panel Air Filter (Pair) – Audi R8 / R8 Spyder V10 5.2 (Gen 1) – VWR119052
As an authorised UK dealer of Racingline Performance, we’re pleased to offer this pair of high-flow panel air filters, designed specifically for the first-generation Audi R8 and R8 Spyder fitted with the 5.2 V10 engine. It’s one of the simplest and most cost-effective ways to free up a little extra performance from your V10, without altering anything else on the car.
The standard paper filters fitted from the factory are designed with a balance between filtration and airflow, but they’re known to be restrictive. Replacing them with the Racingline High-Flow Panel Filters allows the engine to draw in more clean, cool air, helping it breathe more efficiently across the rev range.
What this filter does
The Racingline panel filters drop straight into your existing airboxes, replacing the original paper elements. Because the R8 V10 has two airboxes (one for each bank of cylinders), the filters are supplied as a pair so both sides of the engine benefit equally.
By improving airflow into the engine, you can expect a modest but genuine improvement in throttle response and a small gain in power and torque. While a panel filter alone won’t transform the car, it’s a sensible foundation upgrade, and one that pairs well with other intake or software modifications further down the line.
Key Benefits
- Direct replacement for the factory paper filters – no modification required
- Improved airflow for better throttle response and a small power gain
- Supplied as a pair, covering both airboxes on the V10 engine
- Designed and developed by Racingline, a brand built on motorsport experience
- Reusable and cleanable, offering long-term value compared to disposable paper filters
Maintenance
Unlike standard paper filters, these high-flow elements are designed to be cleaned and re-oiled periodically using a suitable filter service kit. This keeps them performing as intended and extends their service life considerably.
Fitment
Designed specifically for the first-generation Audi R8 and R8 Spyder fitted with the 5.2 FSI V10 engine. To confirm this filter suits your exact vehicle, please use the vehicle lookup tool on our site or check the Vehicle Fitment tab above for full details.
About Racingline Performance
Racingline Performance develops parts in one of the toughest environments possible – motorsport. Their products are tested on track and refined for road use, so what you fit to your car has been engineered to deliver real-world results. As an authorised UK dealer, we supply genuine Racingline parts backed by full manufacturer support.
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Please note, customers are wholly responsible for checking fitment for their vehicle.



