Mini R55 R56 Hood Bonnet Cooper S Engine Cover Panel Astro Black Metallic - A25

Visual condition of the part

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

Mini R55 R56 Hood Engine Cover Cooper S Astro Black Metallic A25 is an original body part from the Hoods category, designed for installation on the front of Mini R55/R56 series vehicles in the Cooper S version. Finished in Astro Black Metallic – A25, it helps maintain the car's consistent, factory appearance and the proper aerodynamic and protective parameters of the engine bay.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 2754741-ASB
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 2754741
• Substitutable numbers: 41612754741, 2754741, 41617318365, 7318365
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Part type: Bonnet
• Color: Astro Black Metallic - A25
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Purpose and Fitment for Mini Cooper S

The presented hood is structurally prepared for installation on the front of Mini R55 and R56 Cooper S versions, utilizing original mounting points and geometry. This ensures correct alignment of gaps with fenders, bumpers, and the front crossmember after replacement, which is important for both aesthetics and proper engine cover closure.

As a Mini original part, the hood retains the factory characteristic stamping, edge shape, and profile, designed to match the standard headlights and grille. This facilitates installation without the need for additional bodywork modifications or structural alterations.

Astro Black Metallic – A25 Color and Visual Appeal

The Astro Black Metallic – A25 finish is a distinctive dark color with a metallic effect, often found in factory Mini Cooper S configurations. Using the original shade can minimize the scope of potential paintwork and simplify matching with other body panels.

For many users, it's important for a replacement hood to maintain stylistic consistency with the rest of the body – Astro Black metallic black complements both light and dark accents, trim, and wheels, emphasizing the dynamic character of the Cooper S version.

Characteristics of a Used Part

This hood comes from the secondary market, meaning it is a used but still functional part for installation and operation. Such parts are often chosen for accident repairs and restorations, as they allow for the preservation of the original body structure at a reasonable cost.

For body parts, maintaining correct geometry and the ability to properly align with adjacent panels is particularly crucial. A used Mini hood with preserved factory mounting points provides a good basis for further paint and adjustment work in a body shop.

Benefits of Using an Original Mini Hood

Using an original Mini hood in Astro Black Metallic offers several practical benefits:

• maintaining the vehicle's original front-end appearance, including the characteristic Cooper S stampings,
• installation in existing mounting points without the need for structural adaptation,
• easier alignment of gaps and body lines after bodywork,
• reduced painting scope due to matching body color.

For users who wish to maintain the original character of their Mini, choosing such a hood is a technically safe and aesthetically consistent solution.

Additional Information and Related Content

If you are planning a comprehensive front-end repair for your Mini and are considering replacing other body parts, such as hoods for different body styles or other color variants, check out the available parts in the Mini Hoods category.

For larger repairs, the topic of selecting used mechanical components often arises; to better understand the specifics of used drivetrain components and the principles of their proper selection by OEM numbers, it is worth reading the guide Why Buy Used Gearboxes and Engines – Facts Instead of Myths.