With the Jaguar XE (X760) the British have a real beauty on offer. Especially the top model XE S with 3.0 liter V6 supercharger and 380 PS with all-wheel drive and lots of sporty allures is the perfect alternative to Audi S4, Mercedes C43 AMG or even that BMW 340i, And it is precisely these exotics that the traditional tune ARDEN has taken properly to the breast. While we already have subtle modifications for the XE on the part of ARDEN know is complete with the conversion Arden AJ 24 RS everything different. Because here comes a bullet with a hefty 463 hp, widebody kit, 20 inch forged wheels and a fully adjustable coilover suspension. The vehicle was developed under the motto "Real racing feeling for the road" and even the first look convinces us fully. Of course, the optical highlight is the extensive body kit, which scores impressively with its stylish styling and perfectly optimized air flow over the vehicle's silhouette.
The body kit includes a redesigned front bumper, a rear apron including diffuser, a hood with air vents right and left, matching side skirts and a fixed rear spoiler. However, the main focus is on the significantly widened flanks (Fenders & side panels) which are of course adapted to the new aprons and give the AJ 24 RS a particularly aggressive appearance. Matching to this, there are ultra-light forged wheels of the "Sportline GT" type in the 20-inch format, which thanks to lowering with fully adjustable coilover suspension, sit consistently and perfectly precisely in the wheel arch. The design is subtle with the many dark gray spokes and the yellow PinStripe and gives a view of the large sports brake system with striking yellow painted calipers free. But the most important thing is of course under the (new) bonnet. Here the 3-liter 6 cylinder V-Otto engine with compressor and direct injection got an extensive upgrade.
Using a sports exhaust system, in-house chip tuning and a revision of the series compressor, Arden ensures that the XE S engine generates a good 84 hp / 62 kW and 133 Nm more torque. The result is an impressive 463 PS & 583 MM. And Last but not least Of course, a new interior is a must and so ARDEN has given the XE accessories made of high-quality aluminum that provide a motorsport flair in the form of new pedals and footrests and, in combination with an embroidered Arden floor mat set, enhances the interior with attention to detail. If that is not enough for you, there are various full leather interiors available on request, which are manufactured with precision craftsmanship. If we receive more details, pictures or videos, there will of course be an update for this report, as always.
(Photo/s: Arden)
These are the changes to the Jaguar XE:
- Name: Arden AJ 24 RS
- Widebody kit front apron, rear apron including diffuser, bonnet with air openings, side skirts, fixed rear spoiler, widened flanks (fender flares)
- 20 inch forged wheels (type "Sportline GT", dark gray, yellow PinStripe)
- Sports brake system with yellow painted calipers
- Performance increase by means of in-house chip tuning, revision of the series compressor to 463 PS & 583 MM
- Interior with high-quality aluminum pedals, footrest and floor mat set (optionally various complete leather appointments)
- Lowering (coilover suspension)
- Sport exhaust system (4 pipe optics right and left)
We also have some other vehicles from ARDEN, the following is a small excerpt:
Arden AJ 24 RS with 463 PS
