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Update: Arden Jaguar XF AJ21

Update: Arden Jaguar XF AJ21

Viknesh Vijayenthiran August 13th, 2008 Viknesh Vijayenthiran By Viknesh Vijayenthiran Author August 13th, 2008
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December 31st, 1969 Updated with new images. Following on from its brilliant take on the XKR, German tuning-house Arden has taken Jaguar’s latest XF saloon and created a machine even more impressive than its past works. Dubbed the Arden AJ21, the modified XF features a stronger engine, extensive aerodynamic modifications and a revised interior. The new AJ21 receives a completely new front-end design with an enlarged radiator grill finished in stainless steel mesh as well as oversized air vents for cooling of the engine and braking system. The aerodynamic lift at the front axle is reduced with help of the lower lines of the new front spoiler, improving road-handling at higher speeds. Other features include integrated LED daytime running lights and new side sills with functional air inlets for improved cooling of the rear brakes. Up back is an aggressive diffuser melded into the rear bumper as well as a discrete decklid spoiler. Arden offers performance modifications for all four engines offered by Jaguar in its XF saloon, from the 2.7L V6 diesel up to the supercharged 4.2L V8. The top of the line kit is based on the same supercharged 4.5L V8 from Arden’s previous AJ20 XKR. The engine uses a specially made crankshaft, along with new con rods and pistons to help achieve a 300cc increase in displacement over the standard motor and develops a peak output of 500hp and 640Nm of torque. Other performance mods include a custom sports suspension set-up and light weight forged alloy wheels measuring 21 inches in diameter. The interior can be fitted with a range of materials, from high-grade wood to carbon-fiber for the trim inserts, and a variety of upholstery choices in either leather or Alcantara are available to give the interior that extra touch. Arden Jaguar AJ21 XF Arden Jaguar AJ20 XKRArden Jaguar XF AJ21 saloonAJ20 Jaguar XKR
Update: Arden Jaguar XF AJ21

Update: Arden Jaguar XF AJ21

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Following on from its brilliant take on the XKR, German tuning-house Arden has taken Jaguar’s latest XF saloon and created a machine even more impressive than its past works. Dubbed the Arden AJ21, the modified XF features a stronger engine, extensive aerodynamic modifications and a revised interior.

The new AJ21 receives a completely new front-end design with an enlarged radiator grill finished in stainless steel mesh as well as oversized air vents for cooling of the engine and braking system. The aerodynamic lift at the front axle is reduced with help of the lower lines of the new front spoiler, improving road-handling at higher speeds. Other features include integrated LED daytime running lights and new side sills with functional air inlets for improved cooling of the rear brakes. Up back is an aggressive diffuser melded into the rear bumper as well as a discrete decklid spoiler.

Arden offers performance modifications for all four engines offered by Jaguar in its XF saloon, from the 2.7L V6 diesel up to the supercharged 4.2L V8. The top of the line kit is based on the same supercharged 4.5L V8 from Arden’s previous AJ20 XKR. The engine uses a specially made crankshaft, along with new con rods and pistons to help achieve a 300cc increase in displacement over the standard motor and develops a peak output of 500hp and 640Nm of torque.

Other performance mods include a custom sports suspension set-up and light weight forged alloy wheels measuring 21 inches in diameter.

The interior can be fitted with a range of materials, from high-grade wood to carbon-fiber for the trim inserts, and a variety of upholstery choices in either leather or Alcantara are available to give the interior that extra touch.

Arden Jaguar AJ21 XF

Arden Jaguar AJ20 XKR
Arden Jaguar XF AJ21 saloon
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Posted in: 2009, Jaguar, News, Sedans, XF


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  1. By PJE #1, Posted: 4/4/2008

    The shield shaped grill is a lot more aesthetic (in pictures) than the standard squared off design. Maybe Jaguar should uses the design on the XF-R

  2. By Gus #2, Posted: 4/4/2008

    I've seen the new Jaguar in person, and it is bore-ing...
    This looks much more interesting, but the headlights still look goofy...

  3. By Roy #3, Posted: 4/4/2008

    I'm with Gus and PJE. Apparently the new Jag is fun to drive (so sayeth Top Gear, so it must be true), but it looks like a mere shadow of its former self. This version, on the other hand, nails the grille and has a much better stance.

  4. By james #4, Posted: 4/4/2008

    Big improvement to the stock XF. without this front spoiler, the XF stinks like old

  5. By Edward #5, Posted: 4/4/2008

    The front head-lights and overall design are still lackluster to save this car. Poor Jaguar.

  6. By ohmy #6, Posted: 4/5/2008

    headlights are still fugly, therefore kinda ruining the look from the front for me cuz of that extra hump in them

  7. By Wizards Lore #7, Posted: 4/5/2008

    i wish that Jag had stayed with the concept style...the new car looks like a volvo with a different grille...

  8. By MyWheelsOnWalls.com #8, Posted: 4/5/2008

    Wizard, I'll let you in on a little secret. The XF concept was done after the final approval of the production cars design. Unfortunately instead of building buzz it created a "I waited for that!" effect.

    Although the XF is fantastic to drive and is selling at a profit. Something Jaguar and its employee's has not had/seen since the E-type.

    As for saving the company? Absolutely it will, the energy and morale boost it has thus far created is only energising the employee's to aim higher. Also with Ford gone the folks with passion for cars that exist within Jaguar will now be able to shine. Mike Cross may have the personality of a gold fish but his passion for making things work and go is truely amazing. Hopefully Keith Helfet will come back as his designs were far more original and in keeping with moving Jaguar forward, if not I'm sure there is some young buck that worked under him that will now be able to rise up within the ranks.

    Fingers Crossed.

  9. By van der wath #9, Posted: 4/6/2008

    i saw the xf in person aswell...the front head lights look so wierd..and still look wierd in this arden version....

  10. By MyWheelsonwalls.com #10, Posted: 4/6/2008

    I think it looks great for what it is which is a move in a new direction to save the company.

    Look back when BMW launched the current 7 series it was a new direction to and way more hideous than the XF. You could argue Chris Bangle consulted Stevie Wonder for how it should look! By the time the 5 series and new 3 series came along the direction they were heading for had been reached and alot easier on the eyes too.

    Although the Z4 has completely lost the plot I would say Stevie Wonder was off that day so they called Pontiac and said we can better the Aztec in the ugly department.

    So what I'm saying is give it time the new XJ will improve upon the theme for sure.... Patience people.

  11. By big L #11, Posted: 5/13/2008

    stevie Wonder comments..that's harsh,man.

  12. By Wizards Lore #12, Posted: 5/13/2008

    then thats misleading consumers....
    Jag has gone vanilla to save there own skin...yes its survivorist but still an sweful product froma formally respected company !

  13. By Wizards Lore #13, Posted: 5/14/2008

    can i also just say that the design of the car makes it look like a HSV version of the Commodore...or Pontiac G8

  14. By Mike #14, Posted: 8/13/2008

    I think it looks pretty good (especially from the rear) compared to its rivals. Gorgeous roofline. I do agree however that the headlights ruin the front end. At least it is finally something from Jag that wasn't designed in the '60s.

  15. By pj #15, Posted: 8/14/2008

    Only if i won the lotto i,d get 2 of them LOL

  16. By worker bee #16, Posted: 8/16/2008

    front like a hyundai, back like a jag..........arden does improve on the design tho.

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