Volvo V70, Volvo XC70 and Volvo XC90 Ocean Race
|
Volvo unveiled three special edition models at the Geneva Motor Show: the Volvo V70, XC70 and XC90 Ocean Race.
The Volvo Ocean Race special edition models featuring Ocean Blue pearlescent paint, designed with Volvo Ocean Race emblem and chrome exterior details.
Unfortunately, we have to wait the detailed information on the Volvo V70, XC70 and XC90 Ocean Race models in June upon showroom arrival.
Press Release
VOLVO UNVEILS VOLVO OCEAN RACE SPECIAL EDITION MODELS
Volvo starts the countdown to the next round-the-world Volvo Ocean Race with the launch of special Volvo Ocean Race editions of the V70, XC70 and XC90 at the Geneva Motor Show today.
A unique Ocean Blue pearlescent paint immediately differentiates the Volvo Ocean Race editions from the standard models and the appearance is further enhanced with a new, more exclusively designed Volvo Ocean Race emblem and chrome exterior details. The special edition cars are also available in Electric Silver. All the cars feature full Ocean Race leather upholstery and are available in Soft Beige or Off Black with the center console and other details in silk matt aluminum inlays.
“These Ocean Race models capture the spirit of an active lifestyle, adventure and passion with a unique marine design connection. Interior details echo the materials used in masts and rigs. The stitching on the upholstery traces its roots to sail making. The aluminum detailing on the mats resembles clews and the design of the unique wheels has been inspired by the movement of the ocean’s waves,” says Lennart Stegland, President of the Special Vehicles division at Volvo Cars.
Every model offers a choice of Volvo’s powerful, five-cylinder turbocharged petrol and diesel engines, including the D5 turbo-diesel with 185bhp. Prices and full specifications will be announced ahead of the UK showroom arrival in June 2008. Volvo Cars expects to sell about 9,000 Volvo Ocean Race Editions worldwide with Germany, Sweden, Finland, Great Britain and Japan accounting for the largest sales volumes.
The Volvo Ocean Race is the world’s most gruelling ocean adventure taking nearly nine months to sail 39,000 nautical miles of the globe’s most treacherous seas. The race begins on 4 October from Alicante in Spain and the finishing line is in St Petersburg, Russia, on 27 June 2009. Consisting of 10 legs there are after port stops in Cape Town (South Africa), Kochi (India), Singapore, Qingdao (China), Brazil (Rio de Janeiro), Boston (USA), Galway (Ireland), Goteborg (Sweden) and Stockholm (Sweden). The 2008-09 event also includes an inshore race in most of the ports.
| |
Also see ...
Volvo XC60 price for the UK market has been announced by Volvo. For the 2.4D AWD (163 PS) version, the Volvo XC60 price will start at 24,750 pounds. While for the T6 AWD (285 PS) Geartronic model, the price for Volvo XC60 will goes up to 34,495 pounds. And for the middle of the range SE trim, the Volvo XC60 price will start at 26,250 pounds. Available in three trim levels - S, SE and SE Lux, the new Volvo XC60 will come with a choice between three engines: the turbocharged T6 producing 285PS, and two variants of the D5 turbodiesel generating 185 and 163 horsepower, respectively. Additionally, the new crossover will go on tour across the UK this summer. Press Release Volvo Car UK announces preliminary prices1 for the new XC60, the safest and most stunning Volvo ever. This new crossover vehicle combines XC capability with sports coupe styling and will start at £24,750 for the 2.4D S. The Volvo XC60 will arrive in dealer showrooms and be available for customer test drives this October, wi...
Volvo XC70 is one of the best cars for a trip to the ski slopes. That’s because the Volvo XC70 is equipped with All Wheel Drive with Instant TractionTM, DSTC stability-enhancement system, Hill Descent Control, and an active chassis. Press Release Volvo XC70 - perfect for a trip to the ski slopes The Volvo XC70 behaves with impeccable stability and consistency in all situations. This is particularly noticeable on winter roads when the surface can quickly switch between ice, asphalt and snow. Volvo’s All Wheel Drive system and DSTC stability-enhancement system ensure good road grip. What is more, the new Hill Descent Control function makes it easier to crawl securely down steep gradients and drive safely on slippery surfaces. Volvo’s new six-cylinder engine ensures that the Volvo XC70 gets all the power and drive ability that a true adventure car needs. All Wheel Drive with Instant TractionTM Volvo’s active All Wheel Drive (AWD) system ensures the best possible ro...
The Volvo XC90 R-design program includes sill moldings in brushed stainless steel, a sport chassis, a sport steering wheel and gear selector of perforated leather and sports seats. The Volvo XC90 R-design also equipped with additional lateral cushioning to support the driver, even in faster cornering. With a combination of two different grades of leather, the seats of the Volvo XC90 R-design enhanced by decor piping in different color shades. Press Release Spice up your Volvo XC90 with R-design - the choice for customers with a refined taste Volvo Cars’ R-design programme - a sporty factory-fitted option package - is now also available for the Volvo XC90. R-design is tailor made for customers who want a car with refined attributes. The package is also available for the Volvo C30, Volvo S40 and Volvo V50. “The possibility of tailoring one’s car to suit personal tastes is becoming increasingly important to car buyers today. R-design has been developed for buyers who wan...
The 2009 Volvo S80 and Volvo XC90 Executive will have a series of improvements to reinforce and add to their luxury appeal. As announced by Volvo, the 2009 Volvo S80 and Volvo XC90 Executive will receive front seats with massage and ventilation functions and a range of enhanced materials and interior trim details. Both the 2009 Volvo S80 Executive and the 2009 Volvo XC90 Executive will equipped with a soft leather trim for the center console. As an optional addition, the rear of the front seat headrests may be equippe&...
The 2009 Volvo V70 R Design will become available soon in Britain, with the first cars arriving in August 2008. Apart from its obvious visual upgrades, the 2009 Volvo V70 R Design features sharper driving characteristics, lowered sports chassis, and also a more dynamic handling. The 2009 Volvo V70 R Design price will be at 26,745 pounds for the 2.0 liter petrol engine. Press Release From May 2008, the new Volvo V70 will be available in R-DESIGN specification, adding a new appealing dimension to Volvo’s ultimate estate car. The refined V70 R-DESIGN package combines sporty visual features with a specially tuned lowered sports chassis and sharper driving characteristics to offer customers the pr...
The 2008 Volvo V70 2.5 FT and the 2008 Volvo S80 2.5 FT are available now, as announced by Volvo. Powered by 2.5-litre turbocharged Flexifuel engine that develops 200 hp (147 kW) and 300 Nm of torque, both the 2008 Volvo V70 2.5 FT and the 2008 Volvo S80 2.5 FT are available with a manual or an automatic gearbox. With the manual gearbox, the 2.5 FT Volvo engine has a fuel consumption of 9.2 l/100 km for both V70 and S80. While in automatic gearbox, it will resulting 10.2 l/100 km for V70 version and 10.1 l/100 km for S80 version. Press Release 200 hp Flexifuel Volvo V70 and S80 - environmental responsibility with spice The Volvo V70 and S80 are now also available with a five-cylinder, 2.5-litre turbocharged ...
