Jaguar XFR sets speed record

* Fastest Jaguar ever * Record set at Bonneville * XJ220 supercar was fastest before...

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Jim Holder
12 January 2009

Jaguar XFR sets speed record

Jaguar has set a new speed record with a lightly modified XFR, hitting 225.68mph at Bonneville Speed Flats.

The car, driven by racing team owner Paul Gentilozzi, had a remapped ECU and supercharger modifications - taking power to 600bhp.

The XFR was also fitted with a larger rear wing to aid aerodynamics.

Jaguar's previous speed record for one of its cars was held by the XJ220 supercar.