Video: Jaguar's BMW M5 Rival, the new 2010 XFR V8 with 510HP

The XF we've all been waiting for, the new supercharged XFR, was finally revealed at this week's Detroit Show. Fitted with Jag's new direct-injection 5.0-liter V8 and a Roots-type supercharger, the 510-horsepower strong XFR goes from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.9 seconds, or 0.2 and 0.4 seconds slower than its arch rivals, the BMW M5 and Audi RS6 respectively. If you hit the jump, you can watch the XFR in Jag's new promotional video. Unfortunately, for reasons that we fail to understand, Jaguar did not include any audiobites from the XFR's supercharged V8 engine, which is a pity as other than that, the film is overall entertaining.

Video: Jaguar XFR Prototype tops 225 mph at Bonneville Salt Flats

At the Detroit Show, Jaguar revealed a specially modified XFR prototype that recorded a top speed of 225.7 mph (363.2 km/h) during a secret speed trial at the iconic Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah last November. The XFR prototype beat Jaguar's previous speed record of 217.1mph (349.4 km/h) that had been set back in 1992 by the XJ220. The man behind the wheel of the fastest Jag ever was Paul Gentilozzi, owner of Rocketsports Racing who led the Jaguar XKR to five series victories between 2001 and 2006 in the Trans Am series in the USA.

Jaguar said that prototype model was equipped with a slightly more powerful version of the standard XFR's 5.0-liter V8 with additional horsepower being liberated by a remapped ECU, a modified air intake and exhaust system and revised supercharger settings. It was also fitted with minor aerodynamic and safety modifications that were made to meet the requirements for a Bonneville run. According to the British automaker, no internal engine components were changed and the six-speed automatic transmission was standard, including the gear ratios.

Video: Jaguar XF-R Spied in Death Valley

Jaguar’s forthcoming XF-R that is aimed squarely at the BMW M5, Audi RS6 and Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG has been caught on film by AMS undergoing hot-weather testing in the infamous Death Valley in the southwestern United States. Expected to be introduced in early 2009, the top-of-the-line XF will boast a 5.0-liter supercharged V8 engine with direct injection delivering at least 500 horsepower that should roecket the Xf-R from zero to 100 km/h (62mph) in under five seconds. -Follow the jump for the video

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Video: 2010 Jaguar XF-R Powersliding at Goodwood Festival

A pre-production version of Jaguar's answer to the Audi RS6 and BMW M5 made an unexpected appearance at last weekend's Goodwood Festival of Speed. Luckily for us, a couple of quick-handed spectators managed to film the XF-R in action. Sources state that Jag's new high-performance sport saloon will be powered by a new direct injection, supercharged 5.0-litre V8 engine delivering something north of 500 Hp. You can also see a picture of the 2010 Jaguar XF-R here. -Videos after the jump

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2008 Jaguar XF Video: Driving & Interviews

Sometimes, seeing a car “live” in video may change you’re perspective about its design. That’s definitely not the case with Jag’s new mid-size saloon; on the contrary, we liked the 2008 XF even more. Of course, some may support that they’re hugely disappointed as they were expecting more of a C-XF than a… XF but you can have everybody happy. Check out the video and tell us what you think. Did it change your opinion in any way?