Arden gets its hands on the New Range Rover Evoque, Creates the 270HP AR8 City-Roader

We’re still a few months away from the market launch of the all-new 2012 Range Rover Evoque, but the tuning folks over at Arden have already unwrapped their plans for the British firm’s ‘baby’ SUV model. Named the Arden AR8 City-Roader, the German firm’s take on the Evoque includes a number of cosmetic enhancements and performance modifications.

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Arden Goes Back to the Future with Jaguar A-Type AJ18

Now here's something we don't see very often. Back at the 1999 Frankfurt motor show, German tuner Arden presented the special edition A-Type AJ18 based on the Jaguar XK (1997-2005 model) that was produced in a limited run of 13 units. Ten years later and Arden has decided to reissue the A-Type AJ18 and build another five vehicles bringing the total to 18 pieces.

In essence, the A-Type AJ18 package tries to give the road-legal Jaguar XK a more racing look with a full body kit made out of special carbon composite material. Along with the new front and rear fenders which widen the car up to 50mm or about 2.0-in., the A-type conversion adds a 3-air gill vent in the front fenders, reworked front bumper with stainless steel mesh upper and lower grille plus a lip spoiler, race-spec mirrors, side skirts and a revised rear bumper.

The XK's looks are rounded off by a large rear wing and 20-inch Sportline alloy wheels in chunkier tires.

The mechanical upgrades of the A-Type package include a high-performance braking system with 370mm discs and 6-piston fixed caliper, and a sport suspension developed in cooperation with Bilstein that lowers the vehicle by 30mm.

Arden MINI Cooper Equipe: Production Limited to 40 Units

Best known for its Jaguar and Land Rover conversions, German tuner Arden has now turned its focus on another British model, the MINI Cooper, with the release of a special edition model called Equipe. The Arden-prepped MINI that will be produced in a strictly limited run of only 40 units features both mechanical and styling upgrades.

On the outside, handmade stainless steel and chrome grille adorn the front and rear-end of Arden's smallest model to date while the new chromed tailpipes and the 18-inch lightweight (6.9kg or 15.2 lbs) Arden Gram aluminum wheels round off the styling changes.

Arden paid more attention to the MINI Cooper's cabin as the dashboard, seats, steering wheel and doors are enclosed in a two-tone leather scheme. Other touches include custom made foot pedals and specific floor mats.

Underneath the hood, the tuner of British hardware said that it has revised the engine electronics and added a new intercooler plus a complete stainless steel exhaust system with racing catalytic converters to give the MINI a performance gain of around 40 horsepower and 36.8-lb/ft or 50Nm of torque.

Arden somehow forgot to mention in its press release which MINI version it is talking about but we gather that the tuning firm is referring to the Cooper S that leaves the factory with a 1.6-liter turbocharged four producing 172HP.

The engine upgrades are complemented by a sport suspension that lowers the vehicle's height about 30mm or 1.2-in. and high-performance 6-piston brakes at the front axle. Arden did not release pricing.

Arden release 2010 Jaguar XKR Convertible

Arden, tuner from Germany has introduced its take on the revised 2010 Jaguar XKR Convertible. Arden starts by hiking the performance of the new 5.0-liter supercharged V8 that gains 30 horsepower and 50 Nm of torque for a total output of 540 horsepower and 675 Nm (498 lb-ft). A sport suspension with new shocks and the removal of the electronic speed limiter complete the changes under the skin.

The tuner covers the XKR Convertible's front grille and air-intakes with handmade, chrome-plated stainless steel grilles while at the rear there's a new diffuser that houses the tail pipes of the new sport exhaust system. Of course, no Arden model would be complete without flashy wheels, and there's room for a new set of 21-inch Sportline alloys.

Arden Bentley Continental GTC

Arden a well known tuner from the UK especially from Jaguar and Range Rover, has released its bonnet mascots for Bentley Continental GTC for € 980 which require 30 minutes to mount.

Arden has also starts the sale of its Bentley radiator figure for the Continental GTC. The bonnet mascots are manually manufactured from brass and plated in chromium which is being high polished afterwards.

The bonnet mascots from Arden fulfill the strict safety conditions of the German TUV where during collision, the figure gives way and separates from the base in the case of a too strong impact in order to minimize the danger of injury, without being damaged itself. Apart from that, the bonnet can be dismounted and mounted easily by the owner at any time.

Arden AJ14 Noble Cat for Jaguar XJ 358

Arden has announced several new additions to their range of exclusive accessories for the Jaguar XJ 358. The styling package is meant to transform the XJ from old guy luxury saloon to a sporty ride for the younger set.

The front-end is dominated by a new more stylish bumper design that features two small spoiler lips as well as twin LED daytime running lights that reside in the air inlets. Other changes to the XJ's front appearance include a new stainless steel mesh grille and the addition of an Arden Jaguar Leaper.

At the rear there is a new diffuser which improves downforce while providing an elegant yet sporty appearance. Arden's AJ14 Noble Cat also features "Zelem One" wheels which are wrapped in high-performance low-profile rubber as well as a discrete Arden badge on the rear trunk lid.

For the interior changes appear to be limited to the addition of stainless steel Arden pedals and a new red Arden Jaguar badge applied to the steering wheel.