Grille Mini Cooper S JCW R55 R56 R57 Air Scoop Inlet Bonnet Hood Chili Red - 851

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Grille Mini Cooper S JCW R55 R56 R57 Air Scoop Inlet Bonnet Hood is an original body component from the Air intakes and vents category, designed for installation on the front hood of Mini Cooper S and JCW models. The distinctive Chili Red color emphasizes the car's sporty character and ensures consistency with the factory body styling.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0430302-CHRED1
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0415378
• Substitutable numbers: 0430302, 51130430302
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Chili Red - 851
• Category: Bonnet Scoops & Vents

Purpose and function of the component

The presented hood air scoop has been designed specifically for the Mini Cooper S and John Cooper Works versions of the R55, R56, and R57 series. Positioned in the front body section, it is responsible for directing air into the engine bay and maintaining proper hood aerodynamics. Thanks to its precise profile, it improves airflow over the body, which is important for both cooling and stability at higher speeds.

This component serves both a technical and aesthetic function – a properly selected air scoop allows you to maintain the original look of sporty Mini variants while ensuring the correct operation of the intake system and engine bay ventilation.

Design, color, and fitment

The air scoop is finished in the characteristic Chili Red color, used as a factory standard in sporty Mini configurations. As a result, after installation, the paint consistency between the hood and other body elements is maintained without the need for additional painting. This shade works well with both contrasting roofs and mirrors, as well as with classic Mini color configurations.

As a component from the Air intakes and vents group, it has been designed for the specific hood contours of the R55, R56, and R57 models, which translates into a proper fit with the edges of the opening and stable seating in the factory mounting points. Such fitment reduces the risk of looseness, unwanted vibrations, or wind noise while driving.

Technical specifications and installation

The scoop is intended for installation in the front area of the vehicle, in the central part of the hood. The design is compatible with factory mounts and clips, which facilitates the replacement of a damaged part without the need for bodywork modifications. In practice, installation involves removing the old scoop and seating the new one in the existing mounting points, while maintaining the correct sequence of clips and any necessary seals.

The product comes from the used original parts segment, which means it retains its factory geometry and compatibility with the hood and other Mini body components. This is a particularly beneficial solution for accident repairs or restoring a car to its original specification after visual modifications.

Practical application and benefits

The use of this air scoop is recommended in situations where the existing component has suffered mechanical damage, deformation, or paint defects. Replacing it with an original Chili Red scoop allows you to:

• restore the factory look of the front body section,
• maintain proper airflow to the engine bay,
• avoid issues with the mismatch of characteristic hood contours,
• maintain color consistency with other body parts.

For owners of Mini Cooper S and JCW R55, R56, and R57 series, this is a practical solution for car restoration, post-collision repair, or restoring the vehicle's original sporty character after previous modifications.

Integration with other Mini air intakes and vents

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the body area related to airflow in your Mini and need other components from the same group, such as additional intakes, vents, or hood covers, check out the available parts in the Mini air intakes and vents category.

Summary

Grille Mini Cooper S JCW R55 R56 R57 Air Scoop Inlet Bonnet Hood is a functional, original hood air scoop designed for the front body section of sporty Mini versions. It combines proper airflow management with the preservation of the characteristic Chili Red styling, making it the right choice for repairs, restorations, and restoring the vehicle's factory appearance.