Elegance, discreet sportiness and understatement have always been the
distinguishing features of English cars. Thirty years ago, the tuning
specialist, Arden from Krefeld, couldn’t resist the appeal of these
vehicles. For years, he has been the place to go for customers who wish
for more emphasis on the typical characteristics, as well as a
customisation of their Jaguar or Range Rover. Arden also gives the
current Range Rover Sport comprehensive modifications. From the
aerodynamic-kit to the performance increase and right up to the
enhanced interior, Arden offers an attractive SUV with the “Range Rover
AR6 Stronger”, which is classed “over the top” simply through its
performance.
Gigantic Performance
Arden draws no less than 520 HP (at 5800 rpm) out of the supercharged
V8, whose displacement has been increased to 4.8 litres. Together with
the phenomenally increased torque of 680 Nm at 3600 rpm, this provides
the superior driving performance of the not particularly light Range
Rover Sport. The sheer force catapaults the British SUV from zero to
100 km/h in 6.1 seconds. Its superior tractive power goes without
saying. Even if speeds above 200 km/h are rarely achieved due to road
conditions, the power of the Arden AR6 makes 270 km/h possible.
Well-balanced appearance
The performance of the AR6 is believable just when it stands in front
of you with its bodywork kit manufactured with accustomed Arden
quality. The front and rear spoilers fit superbly with the basic design
of the Range Rover. Arden designs them so that they will still look
modern years from now, making a resale of the vehicle more attractive.
They also give the vehicle a massive appearance without losing
well-balanced proportions. Even the functionality doesn’t lose out
against the looks. To achieve better braking system ventilation, Arden
furnishes its front spoilers with air ducts. The car tuner even
incorporates these into the hood, in order to guarantee better cooling
for the increased performance of engine. The rear spoiler, the
component probably most seen by road users, features openings to the
left and right for the tailpipes of the Arden Stainless Steel exhaust
system. In addition the rear spoiler gleams with its diffuser look.
Arden widens the front and rear wings by approximately 4.5 cm. A side
skirt trim serves as an artistic link between the line which begins at
the front and rear spoiler and continues over the widened wings. All
parts are manufactured of carbon fiber reinforced composite. The
sidebars are illuminated and highlight the lower edge of the entry
door. This not only makes it easier for the passengers to enter the car
in the dark, but it is also without question a stunning eye-catcher.
What would tuning be without new wheels? Arden banks on his own 10x22
inch creation. Arden fits 295/30 R22 tyres to the elegant, 10-spoked,
light alloy wheels which provides not only a sporty look but also
adequate traction. In addition, the “airy” look allows a glimpse of the
powerful brakes. Arden adapts these to the increased performance. The
high-performance system features 6-piston fixed calipers at the front
and 4-piston fixed calipers at the rear. These emphatically exert their
force on the ventilated, perforated brake discs and ensure sustained
deceleration of the British Colossus.
