Mini Cooper F56 F57 Sport Gear Selector Lever Black Leather Automatic 6991608

Mini Cooper F56 F57 Sport Gear Selector Lever Black Leather Automatic is an original transmission control system component, designed for Mini Cooper F56 and F57 models with an automatic transmission. The black leather finish and sporty design allow you to refresh the interior while maintaining factory ergonomics and operational precision. This is a solution for users who want to combine functionality with an aesthetic, cohesive cockpit look.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: RHD-6991608
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 6991608
• Substitutable numbers: 61316991608, 6991608, 9266624, 51439266624
• Gearbox type: Automatic
• Category: Gearsticks & Gear Knobs

Purpose and compatibility

The presented Mini Cooper F56/F57 gear selector lever has been designed to work with an automatic transmission. The construction is based on factory Mini solutions, which helps maintain the correct travel, resistance, and selector operating logic. As a result, this component works well both as a replacement part after damage and when upgrading the interior towards a sportier character.

Construction and finish

The sport lever uses black leather as a finishing material, which improves grip and comfort during daily automatic transmission operation. The leather surface provides a pleasant-to-the-touch texture while blending well with the factory cockpit elements of the Mini Cooper F56 and F57. The entire piece is maintained in a dynamic yet elegant style, characteristic of versions with a sporty edge.

Function in the automatic transmission control system

The lever belongs to the Gear levers and knobs category and plays a key role in the daily operation of the automatic transmission. It is responsible for selecting transmission modes, and its ergonomic shape facilitates precise switching between positions. The properly selected handle geometry promotes confident operation of the selector, which is important both in city traffic and during dynamic driving outside the city.

Characteristics of the used component

The offered lever is an aftermarket component, which allows for optimizing the costs of repair or interior modernization while maintaining the original Mini construction. A used component of this type is particularly attractive in situations where the existing lever shows signs of heavy wear, has damaged upholstery, or requires replacement after a collision. Choosing an original used component helps maintain visual and functional consistency with other vehicle sub-assemblies.

Expanding the Mini transmission control zone

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the transmission control zone in your Mini and need other elements from the same group, such as knobs, levers, or additional finishing elements, check the available parts in the Mini gear levers and knobs category.

Substantive support and selection of used parts

When planning the modernization of sports models and hot hatches, it is worth knowing the broader context of component selection – a good point of reference can be an article about a legendary compact, which you can find here: Hot-hatch legend: the evolution of the VW Golf GTI from Mk1 to Mk8 – design changes and VW car parts. For those considering wider use of aftermarket components in German cars, the following guide will also be helpful: Renovation and repair of German cars: which used parts are worth buying and which are better to avoid?.