OLYMPIC SKIER AND JAGUAR HIT 117 MPH TO SMASH TOWING WORLD RECORD

3 October 2017

Former British Olympic Skier Graham Bell has set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the ‘fastest towed speed on skis’, pulled by the new Jaguar XF Sportbrake.

  • Jaguar and Olympic Skier Graham Bell set new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the Fastest towed speed on skis
  • Graham Bell was towed by a Jaguar XF Sportbrake, reaching a thrilling average top speed of 117mph to beat the target set by GUINESS WORLD RECORDS by more than 47mph
  • New Jaguar XF Sportbrake fitted with All Surface Progress Control (ASPC) is the perfect tow vehicle, with outstanding performance and stability
  • The record was set at a super cool ‑28C at Jaguar Land Rover’s Revi Test Centre in the Arctic Circle

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Jaguar and Olympic Skier Graham Bell set new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the Fastest towed speed on skis
Jaguar and Olympic Skier Graham Bell set new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the Fastest towed speed on skis
Jaguar and Olympic Skier Graham Bell set new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the Fastest towed speed on skis
Jaguar and Olympic Skier Graham Bell set new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the Fastest towed speed on skis
Jaguar and Olympic Skier Graham Bell set new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the Fastest towed speed on skis
Jaguar and Olympic Skier Graham Bell set new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the Fastest towed speed on skis

3 October 2017, Whitley, UK: Former British Olympic Skier Graham Bell has set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the ‘fastest towed speed on skis’, pulled by the new Jaguar XF Sportbrake.

After only a couple of practice attempts it was clear that Graham and the XF Sportbrake were more than up to the challenge and he went on to smash the target set by GUINESS WORLD RECORDS by over 47mph, achieving an average top speed of 117mph at Jaguar Land Rover’s Arctic Revi Test Centre in Arjeplog, Sweden.

With temperatures of ‑28C, it was set to be a real challenge for both Graham’s physical limits and the premium estate’s performance. The existing record stood at a fraction under 70mph, but with the XF Sportbrake’s all‑wheel drive technology, Adaptive Surface Response (AdSR) and All Surface Progress Control, it comfortably hit the high speeds Graham required to set the record.

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The XF Sportbrake's superb traction, handling and high speed stability made it the perfect choice for this speed record attempt.We’re extremely proud to have supported Graham in this incredible world‑beating achievement – it’s this kind of trail‑blazing activity that really tests our cars to their limits.

The XF Sportbrake builds on the success of the saloon and has all of the advanced all‑wheel drive (AWD) technologies and aluminium‑intensive architecture that have made the XF a multi‑award winner.

Jeremy Hicks
Jaguar Land Rover UK MD

Adding to its list of achievements and awards, the Jaguar XF was also recently the highest ranked ‘Large and Luxury Car’ in the JD Power Survey. Focusing on reliability and customer experience, the Jaguar XF’s position was secured by feedback from genuine customers who have owned their cars for 12‑36 months.

The Jaguar XF Sportbrake is available to order now from UK retailers, with prices starting from £34,910.

Configure your own Jaguar XF Sportbrake now at: www.jaguar.co.uk

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Further information

For more information, contact:

Adam Calland
Jaguar UK PR Manager
M: 07341 735 933
E: acalland@jaguarlandrover.com 

Conrad Allum
Jaguar UK Senior Press Officer
M: 07468 715 346
E: ceallum@jaguarlandrover.com 

Tom O’Connell
Jaguar UK Press Officer
M: 07392 103 565
E: toconnel@jaguarlandrover.com 

Notes to Editors

Editors’ notes:

A decade of Jaguar XF – ten key moments:

2007 – Launched at Frankfurt Motor Show. First Jaguar saloon designed under Ian Callum

2009 – XFR announced featuring new 510PS 5.0‑litre supercharged V8 engine, 0‑60mph 4.7sec,

2011 – New XF 2.2 diesel, 1,313km on one tank of fuel

2012 – First XF Sportbrake revealed

2013 – 200,000th XF produced

2015 – All‑new XF launched, from 104g CO2, up to 190kg lighter

2015 – All‑new XF achieves five‑star Euro NCAP rating

2016 – All‑wheel‑drive Launched globally. Long wheelbase XFL revealed at Beijing Motor Show

2017 – 190 awards won globally to date, Jaguar’s most decorated car

2017 – New XF Sportbrake revealed