Olympic Skier and Jaguar Hit 117mph to Smash Towing Record

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Black Jaguar XF parked on icy terrain during sunset with a man in a blue, red and white ski suit holding a framed Guinness World Records certificate and red Atomic skis, showcasing new cars and used cars.

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.

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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.

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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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Jeremy Hicks, Jaguar Land Rover UK MD, said: 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 aluminum-intensive architecture that have made the XF a multi-award winner. 

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.

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The Jaguar XF Sportbrake is available to order now available at Farnell Jaguar, with prices starting from £34,910. For more information, click below:

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