Mini R56 LCI R57 Front Bumper Cooper S Trim Panel Eclipse Grey Metallic - B24

Visual condition of the part

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

Mini R56 LCI R57 Front Bumper Cooper S Eclipse Grey Metallic - B24 is an original body part from the Bumpers and Reinforcements category, designed for installation on the front of Mini vehicles. Finished in the attractive Eclipse Grey Metallic - B24 color, it allows for a visually cohesive match with the factory paint and restores the correct front-end geometry of the car.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7268743-ECG
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7268743
• Substitutable numbers: 51117268743, 7268743
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Eclipse Grey Metallic - B24
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and Fitment for Mini Cooper S

The presented front bumper has been designed for Mini R56 LCI and R57 models in the Cooper S version, ensuring compatibility with the body line, mounting points, and the characteristic sporty front shape. Its placement on the vehicle, specified as the front, guarantees that this part serves both protective and aesthetic functions, restoring the car's proper appearance and proportions after a collision or wear and tear.

Eclipse Grey Metallic - B24 Color and Visual Appeal

The bumper is finished in the Eclipse Grey Metallic - B24 shade, which is one of the popular, elegant paint colors used by Mini. The metallic structure of the coating provides an attractive play of light, and the appropriately chosen shade facilitates matching with the factory body paint. For many users, this means the possibility of limiting the scope of painting work and a quicker restoration of the front of the car's cohesive appearance.

Technical and Constructional Characteristics

As a part from the Bumpers and Reinforcements category, the Mini Cooper S front bumper is responsible for absorbing some of the energy in minor impacts and correctly directing airflow around the front of the vehicle. The design intended for the Cooper S version takes into account specific shapes and contours, which is important for both aerodynamics and the installation of other body components.

The product has a specified weight, which is important when selecting mounting elements and assessing its impact on the vehicle's total mass. By maintaining the factory geometry, precise fitting with the hood, fenders, and lower covers is possible, without the need for additional structural modifications.

Condition, Origin, and Service Application

The bumper is offered as a used part, making it a cost-effective solution for users looking for original Mini components at a reasonable price, while maintaining factory fitment. This type of part is ideal for post-accident repairs, body restorations, and bringing the car back to a factory-like condition, without the need to resort to aftermarket replacements with uncertain geometry.

Thanks to its original construction, the bumper can be used by both professional body and paint shops and experienced hobbyists engaged in self-restoration of Mini vehicles. Proper surface preparation before installation (cleaning, potential spot painting) allows for an aesthetically pleasing final result.

Benefits of Using an Original Mini Bumper

Choosing an original front bumper for the Mini Cooper S offers a range of practical advantages:

• factory fitment to the body line and mounting points,
• visual consistency with other elements of the vehicle's front end,
• maintenance of the stiffness and operational characteristics intended by the manufacturer,
• potential to limit painting work due to the color match of Eclipse Grey Metallic - B24,
• an attractive alternative to new parts for service repairs.

Related Parts and Mini Project Development

If you are planning a comprehensive front-end restoration or a styling upgrade for your Mini and need other parts from the category related to the protection and construction of the front bodywork of this brand, check out the available parts in the Mini Bumpers and Reinforcements category.

For Mini owners interested in further personalizing their car in terms of performance and exhaust sound, an article describing the possibilities of installing a sports exhaust system, as well as formal and technical issues, may be helpful – you can find more information in the material Used Mini John Cooper Works Pro Sports Exhaust – A Legal Way to Get a Race-Car Sound and +7 HP.