2006 Volvo XC90 AWD Volvo Ocean Race Edition

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(from Volvo Press Release)

    Complimenting its heralded AWD capabilities the seven-passenger VOR XC90 SE comes to the start line boasting an advanced design transverse mounted V8 engine already lauded by the world�s motoring
    Washington Auto Show: Unveiled at the Washington Auto Show, the VOR Special Editions came ashore as the grueling Ocean Race itself made landfall in Australia � the event�s third stop. �We elected to launch the VOR editions in Washington because of the proximity to Baltimore � the first of two VOR stops in the United States. This event marks the beginning of our Ocean Race promotion for both Baltimore in May and later New York,� said Volvo Cars of North America, Executive Vice President, Marketing, Hans Krondahl. �I was pleased to have been able to present the first set of keys to VOR #1 to Ocean Race Chesapeake Chairman, Greg Barnhill. His organization is doing a remarkable job preparing for the VOR arrival in just a few months,� he added.

    The State of Maryland also honored Barnhill by presenting him with a special license plate, VOR1.

    In his presentation remarks to the press Krondahl noted: �The Volvo Ocean Race embodies the spirit and preparation for the real world that is reflected by every Volvo vehicle�and by our slogan Volvo for Life. The Special Edition models recognize in their own way that life can be celebrated with style and function � as well as with an eye toward safety and performance. I am very pleased to have been able to deliver the first unit to Mr. Barnhill and appreciate all that his organization is doing to assure the Baltimore stop will be a huge success.�

    VCNA, part of the Volvo Car Corporation of Gothenburg, Sweden, provides marketing, sales, parts, service, technology and training support to Volvo automobile retailers in the United States, and oversees Volvo operations in Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico.

    Volvo has been building cars with Safety in mind for over 75 years. The current 2006 model line-up of Volvo Cars includes: the award-winning new S40 and its wagon counterpart the all-new V50; the award-winning XC90; the sporty S60 sedan � including the award-winning performance sedan � S60 R and the performance wagon version � V70 R; the S80 luxury sedan; the versatile V70 wagon and rugged XC70 (Cross Country) and the all-new C70 hardtop convertible.