BMW F20 F21 F22 Hood Bonnet Cover Panel Karmesinrot Crimson Red - A61

Visual condition of the part

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

The BMW F20 F21 F22 Hood Engine Cover Karmesinrot Red - A61 is an original body part from the Hoods category, designed for installation on the front of BMW F2x series vehicles. Finished in the attractive Karmesinrot - A61 color, it allows for a visually consistent restoration of the factory body line or professional accident repair while maintaining the correct paint shade.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7290942-KAR1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7290942
• Substitutable numbers: 41007290942, 7290942, 41617284517, 7284517
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Karmesinrot - A61
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Purpose and Fitment for BMW F2x Series

The presented hood is structurally prepared for installation on the front of BMW F20, F21, and F22 series vehicles. This means maintaining the correct panel geometry, crease lines, and mounting points, which facilitates proper alignment with the fenders, bumper, and grille. Consequently, this part can be used for both body repairs and comprehensive bodywork restoration on cars of this generation.

Constructional and Functional Characteristics

The hood for the F2x series is designed as a load-bearing panel for the front of the body, working with the latch, hinges, and factory support points. The appropriately shaped outer surface ensures proper airflow over the engine compartment, while the inner structure of the panel allows for correct transfer of operational loads. The part is prepared for the installation of accessories designed for this generation of BMW, which simplifies service work and reduces the need for additional modifications.

Karmesinrot - A61 Color and Visual Aspects

The finish in Karmesinrot - A61 color allows for consistency with the factory BMW paint palette. For users who own a vehicle in this shade, using this hood minimizes the scope of painting work and facilitates achieving a uniform body surface. In the case of restoration projects or visual modifications, a panel in this color provides a solid base for further work, ensuring an aesthetically pleasing front end of the car right from the installation stage.

Part Condition and Application in Repairs

The hood is offered as a used BMW body part, making it a cost-effective solution for economical vehicle repair after mechanical damage or collisions. Using an original part from the Hoods category helps maintain the correct rigidity of the front body section and proper alignment of the body lines, which is important for both safety and subsequent resale value of the vehicle.

Benefits of Using an Original BMW Hood

Using an original hood for the BMW F2x series offers a number of practical benefits:

• maintaining factory geometry and fit with other body panels,
• easier installation due to compatibility with factory mounting points,
• color consistency in the case of Karmesinrot - A61 paint,
• possibility of use in professional body and paint repairs.

For workshops and individual users, this means reduced repair time, less need for additional fitting work, and a more predictable final result after assembling the entire front end of the vehicle.

If you are planning a comprehensive front-end restoration for your BMW F2x series and are also interested in other body parts from this group, check out the available parts in the BMW Hoods category.

If you want to better plan the refresh of your BMW from the youngtimer era, including selecting appropriate used body panels and other components, it is worth reading the guide: Second Life for a Youngtimer – How Used Car Parts Revitalize Cars from 1998–2012.