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Ecnelis
06-25-2009, 09:54 AM
Arden MINI Equipe


Arden goes MINI. As a tribute to the legendary victory of the Equipe Arden 1969 Arden created the 40th Anniversary MINI Equipe 2009 as a limited release for the lovers of high quality materials, technical innovations and racing tradition. 40 pieces signed by Jochen Arden will be manufactured in artisanal tradition of automobile passion. Each Arden MINI Equipe is unique, each piece a collector’s item.

The dash board, seats and doors completely enclosed in leather combine sportiness and luxury. The new Arden 2-Tone Design extends over each interior element. Besides hand-stitched and newly revised casings the MINI offers also new approaches in terms of performance and exterior design. Handmade stainless steel and chrome grille adorn the front and rear of the smallest Arden. Extremely light 6.9 kilograms Arden Gram-light aluminum wheels in 8Jx18Zoll provide the necessary grip and reduce the vehicle weight by a few kilograms. The engine also received a manual work-over. The revised engine electronics, a new intercooler and a complete stainless steel exhaust system with racing catalytic converters give the MINI a performance gain of approximately 50nm and 40PS. A nice side effect is the robust sound which clearly says, I am more than a standard MINI.

To keep the performance on track, there is a special Arden sport suspension which lowers the vehicle’s height and focus for about 30mm. High-performance 6-piston brakes at the front axle, guarantee for the necessary delay and remain stable and dosable even after a long, hard and resistant strain.

With the Arden Mini Equipe we offer a complete vehicle in the premium segment with luxury genes that in terms of exclusivity, comfort and sportiness leaves no wishes unfulfilled.

In order to fulfill your dreams, you can call our team for an individual consultation or a quote. Please, visit us in Krefeld and experience the Arden Mini Equipe feeling!

LeonOfTheDead
06-25-2009, 02:24 PM
this car is so un-Arden, at least considering some Range Rover abomination. I may even like it, in another life.
More points if the grilles is actually metal.
I'm sick of 200.000 € Bentleys with plastic grilles when they already weight 3 tons.

Ferrer
06-25-2009, 02:25 PM
this car is so un-Arden, at least considering some Range Rover abomination. I may even like it, in another life.
More points if the grilles is actually metal.
I'm sick of 200.000 € Bentleys with plastic grilles when they already weight 3 tons.
Arden also modifies Jags.

They had a manual available for old XKs. That makes them acceptable in my books.

LeonOfTheDead
06-25-2009, 02:29 PM
Arden also modifies Jags.

They had a manual available for old XKs. That makes them acceptable in my books.

prev gen XK modifications weren't bad aesthetically too.
recent ones...well, less acceptable I'd say.

Ferrer
06-25-2009, 02:35 PM
prev gen XK modifications weren't bad aesthetically too.
recent ones...well, less acceptable I'd say.
I thought that the A-Types were a tad OTT for a Jag.

But a manual XKR that's otherwise standard? Count me so in for one of those.