Arden Releases New Supercharger Kit for Range Rover SC Models

For those that want to give a bit more oomph to their pre-facelift Range Rover and Range Rover Sport models with 4.2-liter supercharged V8 engines, Arden has developed a new performance kit that will give an extra 80HP for an overall output of 470HP. The German tuner's kit includes a new supercharger, special programmed ECU, Arden Air Intake Ducts and a new exhaust with sport catalytic converters. Sounds nice but there's a 'small' catch; the price of the complete kit excluding taxes and installation has been set at €19,500 or around $26,000.

If we were you, we'd do the math and see if it's actually worth it -especially if you have a relatively new model- as the facelifted versions of both the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport with 510HP supercharged V8s are just around the corner.

source: http://carscoop.blogspot.com

Arden to Tune up their first MINI Cooper S

For nearly 40 years now, Arden has been specializing on British cars having made a name for itself as a modifier for Jaguar and Range Rover vehicles. Now, the German tuning house has decided to present its first souped-up MINI that will supposedly be inspired from the Cup vehicle (pictured above), which is running in the MINI Challenge 2009. Not many details have been released but Arden said that its tuning proposal will be based on the MINI Cooper S with the 172HP 1.6-liter turbo engine.

Mechanical improvements will include a special high grade steel sport exhaust and various under-the-hood mods for increased output from the 1.6-litrer turbo engine as well as extremely light 8x18" alloy wheels and a sport suspension and brake system.

Furthermore, Arden said that it will upgrade the MINI Cooper S's interior with Connolly leathers, wood and carbon inserts.

source: http://carscoop.blogspot.com

Arden Releases new Front-End Conversion Set for Jaguar XF

Since the usage of daytime running lights is statutory in many countries, Jaguar and Land Rover tuning specialist Arden decided to develop a new option for the XF sports sedan. Priced at €995 (+tax), the LED daytime running light set are fitted on the original front of the XF and in particular, they are incorporated on the decorative bars of the brake air vents. The LEDs can be complemented by Arden's new stainless steel radiator and front grille set (€1,190 +tax) and a Jaguar bonnet mascot (€235 +tax).