Hood Bonnet Mini R55 R56 R57 Engine Covering Panel Chili Red - 851

Visual condition of the part

Possible scratches and paint chips – condition as shown in the product photos.

Hood Bonnet Mini R55 R56 R57 Engine Covering Panel Chili Red is an original body component from the Hoods category, designed for installation at the front of the vehicle. Finished in the distinctive Chili Red - 851 color, it helps maintain a consistent body appearance and the factory styling lines of Mini models. It is a practical solution for both accident repairs and visual vehicle refurbishment.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 2754738-CHRED3
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 2754738
• Substitutable numbers: 41612754738, 2754738
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Chili Red - 851
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Purpose and fitment

The hood has been designed as a front body component for Mini, maintaining factory geometry and mounting points. This ensures proper alignment with the fenders, bumper, and engine bay equipment, which facilitates installation and subsequent gap adjustment.

The original construction allows for seamless compatibility with factory hinges, the latch, and sealing elements, which is essential for proper closing and protecting the engine bay from external factors.

Visual characteristics and color

The component is finished in the factory Chili Red - 851 shade, characteristic of sport-styled Mini models. Using an original hood in this color reduces the scope of paint work required and makes it easier to match the vehicle's existing paint coating.

A uniform paint surface helps achieve a consistent visual effect after repair, and maintaining the factory hood crease lines emphasizes the dynamic character of the bodywork.

Protective and operational function

The hood plays a key role in protecting the engine bay from water, dirt, and mechanical damage from the outside. A properly selected body component also contributes to:

• maintaining proper airflow to the engine bay,
• aerodynamic stability of the front of the vehicle,
• structural rigidity of the front end area.

Proper hood fitment is important for both safety and daily comfort, minimizing the risk of leaks and unwanted noise.

Condition and use in repairs

The offered hood is a used component, making it a cost-effective solution for repairs, especially for older Mini models. Choosing an original part from dismantling allows you to maintain the factory body specifications while reducing costs compared to new aftermarket replacements.

Such a solution is often used in professional body and paint shops, where both structural fit and the cost-effectiveness of the entire repair are important.

Repair expansion and related components

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the body area in your Mini and need other components from the same group, such as additional covers, supplementary panels, or compatible shields, check out the available parts in the Mini Hoods category.

If you are repairing an older model and considering using parts from dismantling as an alternative to new components, it is worth checking out practical tips regarding this solution – you can find them in the article No parts at the dealership? How to handle repairs of older models using parts from dismantling.

Summary

Hood Bonnet Mini R55 R56 R57 Engine Covering Panel Chili Red is a functional, original body component from the Hoods category, designed for installation at the front of the vehicle. It allows for restoring the correct geometry of the front of the car, maintaining the characteristic Mini look, and carrying out repairs in a technically correct and economically justified manner.