Audi R8 42 Front Hood Bonnet Panel Cover Phantom Black Metallic - Z9Y

Visual condition of the part

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

Audi R8 42 Front Hood Bonnet Panel Cover Phantom Black Metallic - Z9Y is an original body component designed for installation at the front of the vehicle. Thanks to its factory geometry and precise profile, it ensures proper body line alignment, correct fitment with fenders, bumper, and headlights, as well as stable mounting. This is a solution for users who expect a consistent look, proper aerodynamics, and compliance with the factory Audi design.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 420823021A-PHB
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 420823021A
• Substitutable numbers: 420823021A, 420 823 021 A
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Part type: Bonnet
• Color: Phantom Black - Z9Y
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Technical specifications and fitment

The offered front hood is designed specifically for the Audi R8 42 generation model, taking into account the structural requirements of this sports body. The component is intended for installation in the front part of the vehicle, which is crucial for front-end rigidity, proper closing, and the operation of the latch and hinges. The design of the hood panel is consistent with factory mounting points, which facilitates installation and gap adjustment.

As a part from the Hoods category, the panel serves a protective function for the engine compartment and components located in the front zone of the vehicle, while also being responsible for maintaining the proper stylistic line of the Audi R8 front. Using an original solution allows for maintaining compatibility with factory seals, actuators, and mounting hardware.

Exterior finish – Phantom Black Metallic Z9Y color

The hood is finished in Phantom Black Metallic Z9Y, characteristic of the Audi palette. This shade of black with a metallic effect blends well with the R8 body line, emphasizing the car's sporty character and giving it a consistent, elegant look. For many users, this means the possibility of reducing the scope of paint work, especially when the vehicle has the same paint code.

The Phantom Black Metallic Z9Y color is often chosen in configurations with a more dynamic, expressive character, which is why using a hood in this shade allows for maintaining aesthetic continuity of the body after repair or modernization. At the same time, the original finish makes it easier to match other body elements in the same color.

Purpose, application, and installation benefits

The offered hood will work well both for post-accident repairs and for replacing worn or damaged body elements in the Audi R8 42. Its placement at the front of the vehicle makes it a component essential for passive safety and protection of components in the engine compartment. Using an original hood allows for maintaining factory operating parameters of the latch, hinges, and sealing elements.

Key benefits of using this hood include:

• factory fitment to the front structure of the Audi R8 42,
• preservation of the original body styling line,
• compatibility with factory mounting points and hardware,
• finish in Phantom Black Metallic Z9Y, facilitating the maintenance of consistent vehicle aesthetics.

Condition of the item and benefits of choosing used OEM parts

The hood is in the used parts category, which allows for combining reasonable repair costs with maintaining the original Audi construction. In practice, this means the possibility of restoring the correct geometry of the vehicle's front without having to resort to replacements with uncertain fitment. A used OEM component is often a compromise between quality and budget, especially in the case of demanding sports models.

If you want to better understand why original used components are often a recommended solution for body repairs, it is worth reading the material discussing the importance of OEM parts – check out the article on the benefits of used original car parts.

Expanding repairs within the Audi bodywork

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the front body zone in your Audi and need other elements from the same group, such as additional covers, skins, or protective panels, check out the available parts in the Audi Hoods category.