Mini Cooper D R55 R56 W16 Tachometer Gauge Silver is an original, single dashboard instrument designed for installation in the front of the cockpit. The silver finish of the housing harmoniously blends with the factory interior styling of the Mini, ensuring a cohesive, aesthetic appearance and clear readability of engine operating parameters. This is a solution for drivers who expect precise RPM indication and the preservation of factory functionality.
Specifications and technical data
- SKU: 9283580
- Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
- Condition: Used
- OEM Part Number: 9283580
- Substitutable numbers: 62109325811, 9325811, 62109189517, 9189517, 62109153144, 9153144, 62109290653, 9290653, 62109160220, 62109153403, 62109306256, 62109201393, 62109275560, 62109125935, 62109283580, 9283580, 62109232440, 62109178743, 62109260580, 9260580, 62109243872, 9243872, EM
- Location on the vehicle: Front
- Color: Silver
- Category: Individual Gauges
Gauge Purpose and Function
The presented tachometer belongs to the category of Single Dashboard Instruments and has been specifically designed for Mini Cooper D models of the R55 and R56 series with the W16 engine. Its purpose is to accurately display the engine's rotational speed, which facilitates control of the powertrain's operation, gear changes, and maintaining an optimal driving style.
Its placement in the front of the vehicle ensures good visibility and ergonomic operation, while its construction, compliant with Mini's manufacturer standards, promotes seamless integration with the vehicle's existing systems.
Construction, Color Scheme, and Interior Fitment
The silver housing has been selected to complement the characteristic, minimalist design of the Mini interior. This type of finish helps maintain the stylistic consistency of the cockpit while enhancing the readability of the scale and indicators.
As an original Mini brand component, the tachometer gauge is structurally matched to the factory mounting points and dashboard layout. This simplifies installation and reduces the need for additional modifications, which is particularly important for maintaining the integrity of the electrical system and communication with other vehicle modules.
Technical Aspects and Compatibility
The gauge has been developed as an OEM part, meaning it is compliant with the factory operating parameters of Mini's onboard systems. This ensures:
- correct cooperation with the vehicle's electrical system,
- appropriate needle response to signals from the engine control unit,
- consistency with other dashboard instruments.
The presence of dedicated replacement part numbers allows the gauge to be fitted to various equipment variants within the same model family, increasing the flexibility of part selection for repairs and upgrades.
Condition, Service Application, and Benefits of Installation
This component comes from the group of used Mini parts, making it an attractive cost-effective alternative to new OEM components, while retaining original construction and intended use. This type of gauge is suitable both as a replacement part after a factory tachometer failure and for completing a dashboard after accident repairs.
The main benefits of using this tachometer gauge include:
- preserving the factory look and ergonomics of the Mini cockpit,
- compatibility with the vehicle's systems without the need for adapting universal solutions,
- the possibility of economical repair of the instrument cluster using an original component.
Selecting Other Mini Single Dashboard Instruments
If you also need other Mini single dashboard instruments, use the dedicated category where you will find a wide selection of components matched to different generations of this manufacturer: Mini single dashboard instruments.
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