A German tuning garage by the name of Arden has recently showcased their version of the Jaguar XKR convertible, pictured above. This vehicle reportedly features a redesigned chassis for more responsive handling along with 21-inch allow rims, quad stainless steel exhaust system and tuned suspension.

Under the hood Arden gives their XKR 30 more horsepower added to the stock 510HP making for a full output of 540HP. In terms of top speed, Arden’s Jaguar XKR will reach speeds of up to 198MPH doing away with the electronically limited 155HP of the stock XKR.

Unfortunately for XKR owners, Arden has yet to release a price point or release date for this particular tuning kit.

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Eaton Corporation has gained headway today as it has been awarded the 2009 Automotive News PACE Award for its revolutionary Twin Vortices Series (TVS) supercharger, an all-new Roots-type positive displacement design selected to boost the performance of the 2009 Corvette ZR-1, Cadillac CTS-V, Audi S4, Jaguar XKR and Land Rover.

“This is a great honor and reflection on the talented people we have working in our organization and the drive they posses to come up with relevant innovations,” said Darryl Niven, general manger – Eaton’s Supercharger Division.

Overall, the new design is 20 percent more efficient than previous Eaton superchargers and it produces a thermal efficiency of 75 percent and a 2.5 pressure ratio. It also has improved noise, harshness and vibration (NVH) characteristics. The improvements are a result of the TVS’ twin intermeshing four-lobe rotors that are twisted 160-degrees.

Eaton Corporation is a diversified power management company with 2008 sales of $15.4 billion. Eaton is a global technology leader in electrical components and systems for power quality, distribution and control; hydraulics components, systems and services for industrial and mobile equipment; aerospace fuel, hydraulics and pneumatic systems for commercial and military use; and truck and automotive drivetrain and powertrain systems for performance, fuel economy and safety. Eaton has approximately 75,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 150 countries.

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