2006 model year
VOLVO OCEAN RACE EDITIONS
V70, XC70, XC90
Overview
To celebrate the start of the next, round-the-world Volvo Ocean Race
in November 2005, and its
official UK stopover in Portsmouth in May 2006, Volvo has introduced 'Volvo Ocean Race editions' of
the XC90, XC70 and V70 for the 2006 model year.
The Volvo Ocean Race edition models will be the official cars of the race at each of the race's nine
stopover ports around the world and available for customers around the world until the end of the
race in summer 2006.
The gruelling Volvo Ocean Race (VOR) sets off on 12th November 2005 from Vigo in Spain on its first
leg to Cape Town, South Africa, before going on to: Melbourne, Australia; Wellington, New Zealand;
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Baltimore/Annapolis and New York, USA; Portsmouth, UK; Rotterdam, Holland;
before finishing in Volvo's home town of Gothenburg, Sweden in June 2006. Full details and regular
updates of the full drama of the race are available from
www.volvooceanrace.org.
Exterior and Interior design
A unique Ocean Blue pearlescent paint immediately differentiates the Volvo Ocean Race edition
models. Their appearance is also enhanced with 'Electric Silver' coloured side door mouldings,
brushed aluminium roof rails, and special Volvo Ocean Race badges, key ring and tread plates on the
door sills. Compared to the equivalent standard 'SE' models (and SE Lux for the XC70), the XC90 VOR
edition also has body coloured door handles and mirrors, while the XC70 VOR edition gains larger
17in alloy wheels.
Naturally, the interiors are also distinctive, with unique 'Ocean Blue' aluminium inlays, plus floor mats
with co-ordinating blue piping. They also have unique upholstery with blue stitching inspired from the
world of sailing; the V70's upholstery has a tactile 'T-Tec' material, while the XC70 has a mixture of
leather and textile, with full leather upholstery for the XC90.
Engines
Every model offers a choice of Volvo's powerful, five-cylinder turbocharged petrol and diesel engines,
including the new, Euro IV D5 turbo-diesel with 185bhp.
The full range of engines available:
(full technical details available in accompanying price list/technical specifications, or downloadable
from
www.media.volvocars.co.uk)
V70 Volvo Ocean Race edition: (all transverse 5-cylinder, turbo engines)
V70
Volvo Ocean Race edition
Type Power Torque 0-62 seconds Top speed
Mph
MPG
(Combined)
2.0T SE 5-cylinder
20v, 1984cc
180bhp 240Nm at
1,850rpm
9.0 manual
9.5 auto
137 manual
130 auto
31.0 manual
28.5 auto
2.5T SE 5-cylinder
20v, 2521cc
210bhp 320Nm at
1,500rpm
7.4 manual
7.8 G'tronic
143 manual
140 G'tronic
30.7 manual
28.0 G'tronic
2.5T AWD 5-cylinder
20v, 2521cc
210bhp 320Nm at
1,500rpm
7.6 manual
8.0 G'tronic
140 manual
137 G'tronic
28.5 manual
26.6 G'tronic
T5 SE 5-cylinder
20v, 2401cc
260bhp 350Nm at
2,100rpm
6.8 manual
7.2 G'tronic
155 manual
152 G'tronic
29.7 manual
28.2 G'tronic
2.4D (163bhp) SE Euro IV 5-cylinder
20v, 2401cc
163bhp 340Nm at
1,750rpm
9.5 manual
10.0 G'tronic
130 manual
130
41.5 manual
tbc G'tronic
2.4D (163bhp) SE
(Geartronic) Euro III
5-cylinder
20v, 2401cc
163bhp 340Nm at
1,750rpm
-
10.2 G'tronic - 130 G'tronic - 35.8 G'tronic
D5 (185bhp) SE
Euro IV
5-cylinder
20v, 2401cc
185bhp 400Nm at
2,000rpm
8.5 manual
9.0 G'tronic
140 manual
137 G'tronic
41.5 manual
35.8 G'tronic
2.4D (163 bhp) AWD
(Geartronic) Euro III
5-cylinder
20v, 2401cc
163bhp 340Nm at
1,750rpm
-
10.2 G'tronic - 130 G'tronic - 33.6 G'tronic
D5 AWD (185bhp) SE
Euro IV
5-cylinder
20v, 2401cc
185bhp 400Nm at
2,000rpm
8.9 manual
9.5 G'tronic
134 manual
130 G'tronic
38.7 manual
34.0 G'tronic
XC70 Volvo Ocean Race edition: (all transverse 5-cylinder, turbo engines)
XC70
Volvo Ocean Race edition
Type Power Torque 0-62 seconds Top speed
Mph
MPG
(Combined)
2.5T AWD SE/SE Lux 5-cylinder
20v, 2521cc
210bhp 320Nm at
1,500rpm
8.1 manual
8.5 G'tronic
130 manual
130 G'tronic
27.7 manual
25.4 G'tronic
2.4D AWD SE/SE Lux
(Geartronic) Euro III
5-cylinder
20v, 2401cc
163bhp 340Nm at
1,750rpm
-
11.5 G'tronic - 121 G'tronic - 33.6 G'tronic
D5 AWD SE/SE Lux Euro IV 5-cylinder
20v, 2401cc
185bhp 400Nm at
2,000rpm
9.5 manual
10.0 G'tronic
130 manual
127 G'tronic
37.2 manual
33.2 G'tronic
XC70 Volvo Ocean Race edition: (all transverse 5-cylinder (6-cylinder, T6), turbo engines)
XC90
Volvo Ocean Race edition
Type Power Torque 0-62 seconds Top speed
Mph
MPG
(Combined)
2.5T AWD SE 5-cylinder
20v, 2521cc
210bhp 320Nm at
1,500rpm
9.5 manual
9.9 G'tronic
130 manual
130 G'tronic
25.2 manual
23.9 G'tronic
T6 AWD SE (Geartronic) 6-cylinder
24v, 2922cc
272bhp 380Nm at
1,800rpm
-
9.3 G'tronic - 130 G'tronic - 22.2 G'tronic
2.4D AWD SE (Geartronic)
Euro III
5-cylinder
20v, 2401cc
163bhp 340Nm at
1,750rpm
-
12.3 G'tronic - 115 G'tronic - 31.4 G'tronic
D5 AWD SE Euro IV 5-cylinder
20v, 2401cc
185bhp 400Nm at
2,000rpm
10.9 manual
11.5 G'tronic
121 manual
118 G'tronic
34.0 manual
31.4 G'tronic
Quality and equipment
The V70 and XC90 Volvo Ocean Race editions have the benefit of the higher SE specification, while
the XC70 Volvo Ocean Race edition is available with both SE and SE Lux variants.
V70 SE Volvo Ocean Race edition
The specification of the V70 SE Volvo Ocean Race edition includes the following exclusive items:
• Volvo Ocean Race badge on front doors.
• Volvo Ocean Race T-Tec/textile off-black upholstery with blue stitching.
• Volvo Ocean Race aluminium tread plates.
• Volvo Ocean Race key ring.
• Ocean Blue aluminium door and dash/panel inlays.
• Ocean Blue pearl exterior colour with colour co-ordinated front and rear lower spoilers and
lower side mouldings.
• Electric Silver side door mouldings.
• Aluminium roof rails.
• 17in Orpheus alloy wheels.
• Luxury mats with blue piping.
Plus the standard SE specification items
:
• Alarm with immobiliser with panic function on key remote.
• ECC (Electronic Climate Control) with AQS (Air Quality System) and pollen filter.
• Information centre.
• Steering wheel remote audio controls.
• Cruise control.
• Electric windows.
• Rear spoiler.
• High-performance audio system with 6 x CD and Dolby Pro Logic II Surround Sound™ with
nine speakers and 4x50w amplifier.
• Front fog lights.
• DSTC (Dynamic Stability and Traction Control) with EBA.
• Key-integrated remote control central locking with deadlocking system.
• Water repellent door mirror glass.
• Electric folding door mirrors with ground lights.
• Automatic windscreen wiper activation.
• Auto-dimming rear view mirror.
• Grocery bag holder.
• Electric driver's seat (with memory) and door mirror memory.
XC70 SE Volvo Ocean Race edition
The specification of the V70 SE Volvo Ocean Race edition includes the following exclusive items:
• Volvo Ocean Race badge on front doors.
• Volvo Ocean Race leather/textile upholstery with blue stitching (Off-black or Arena).
• Volvo Ocean Race aluminium tread plates.
• Volvo Ocean Race key ring.
• Ocean Blue aluminium door and dash/panel inlays.
• Ocean Blue pearl exterior colour.
• Ocean Blue pearl door mirror covers.
• Electric Silver side door mouldings.
• Luxury mats with blue piping.
• Larger, 17in Oreander alloy wheels.
Plus the standard SE specification items:
• Electronic AWD with Instant Traction™.
• Electronic Climate Control with Air Quality System and pollen filter.
• Alarm and immobiliser.
• Comfort chassis.
• DSTC (Dynamic Stability and Traction Control).
• Electric driver's seat and folding door mirrors with water repellent glass.
• Load compensating suspension.
• Skid plate (front and rear).
• High-Performance audio system with 6xCD in-dash autochanger and Dolby Pro-Logic II
with surround sound™, nine speakers and 4 x 50W amplifier.
Additional items for the
XC70 SE Lux variant include:
• Active Four-C (Continuously Controlled Chassis Concept) chassis system.
• Premium sound system with 6xCD/radio with Dolby Pro-Logic II Surround Sound™ with
4x75w amplifier and 11 speakers.
• Bi-Xenon headlights with cleaning system.
• Heated front seats.
• Electrically adjustable front passenger seat and door mirror memory.
XC90 SE Volvo Ocean Race edition
The specification of the XC90 SE Volvo Ocean Race edition includes the following exclusive items:
• Volvo Ocean Race badge on front doors.
• Volvo Ocean Race leather upholstery with textile inlays and blue stitching (Off-black or Arena).
• Volvo Ocean Race aluminium tread plates.
• Volvo Ocean Race key ring.
• Ocean Blue pearl exterior colour.
• Ocean Blue pearl door handles and door mirror housings.
• Ocean Blue aluminium or Light Linear wood inlays.
• Electric Silver side door mouldings.
• Aluminium roof rails.
• Luxury mats with blue piping.
• Rear skidplate.
Plus the standard SE specification items
:
• Alarm with immobiliser.
• Rear park assist.
• ECC (Electronic Climate Control) with AQS (Air Quality System) and pollen filter.
• Information system.
• Steering wheel remote audio controls.
• High Performance sound system with CD, 4x40w amplifier and 8 speakers.
• Key-integrated remote control central locking with deadlocking system.
• Front fog lights.
• DSTC (Dynamic Stability and Traction Control) with EBA
• Electronic all wheel drive with Instant Traction™.
• Load compensating suspension.
• Electric folding door mirrors with water repellent glass and ground lights.
• Electric driver's seat (with memory) and door mirror memory
• 18in alloy wheels.
• Rain sensor – automatic windscreen wiper activation.
• Auto-dimming rear view mirror.
Options
Naturally there is a choice of options and accessories available for every Volvo, including some which
are conveniently grouped together in packs and available for the Volvo Ocean Race editions:
•
Winter Pack: Heated front seats and headlamp cleaning system
•
Bi-Xenon Pack: Bi-Xenon headlights, headlamp cleaning system and heated
front seats.
•
Family Pack: (V70 and XC70) Foldable table and dual cupholders (rear), power child locks
(rear doors) and integrated booster cushions x 2.
•
Communications Pack: Volvo On Call, Integrated telephone, RTI navigation system
with RDS-TMC with Europe DVD maps and remote control.
(also available with TV for V70 and XC70).
•
Premium Pack: (XC90 only) Heated, electric driver and passenger seats, Bi-Xenon
headlamps with headlamp cleaning system, Premium sound
audio system with Dolby Pro-Logic II Digital Surround Sound,
4x70W+1x25W amplifier, 12 speakers, Mini Disc player,
Subwoofer and rear seat headset sockets x 4.
Volvo also offers special styling packs to customise the Volvo Ocean Race Editions including silver
cross bars for the roof rails, sunglasses holder, mudflaps, front and rear park assist are available, plus
the usual array of options to enhance standard specifications.
In addition, roof protector ribs are available for the XC70 and XC90. There is also an aluminium side
scuff plate exclusively available for the XC70 and aluminium running boards for the XC90.
Finally, to co-ordinate with these cars, there is a whole range of Volvo Ocean Race merchandising,
including backpacks, fleeces, umbrellas, T-shirts and shorts.
The Volvo Ocean Race
The round the world Volvo Ocean Race represents the ultimate sailing endurance event and crosses
four oceans, five continents and covers 33,000 miles.
The next Volvo Ocean Race starts on 12
th
November 2005 in Vigo, Spain and stops at Cape Town
(South Africa), Melbourne (Australia), Wellington (New Zealand), Rio de Janeiro (Brazil),
Baltimore/Annapolis (USA), New York (USA), Portsmouth (UK), Rotterdam (Holland), and Gothenburg
(Sweden). The expected finish date in Gothenburg is 17 June 2006.
Leg 7 of the Volvo Ocean Race departs from New York on 11
th
May 2006 and is due to arrive in
Portsmouth from 23
rd
May. Over the UK Bank Holiday weekend, there will be a range of activities
within the Portsmouth Race village, including exciting in-port racing.
So far, an international collection of seven boats have entered the event, including two Dutch entries
from ABN AMRO, the Ericsson Racing Team from Sweden, Brasil 1 from Brazil, Premier Challenge
from Australia, Movistar from Spain, and finally from the USA, The Pirates of the Caribbean Disney
entry that has already attracted a lot of media attention.
Full information of the race, all the teams, and leg-by-leg news, plus the opportunity to reserve the
official souvenir programme online, are available at
www.VolvoOceanRace.org.
From the 1
st
September 2005, the Volvo Ocean Race website will also offer the following features:
• A free download of Virtual Spectator to watch the racing unfold around the world in 3D
graphics to see the fleet from sea level or from the air.
• Check up on the positions of the fleet every six hours as they press on through the harshest
climates, the roughest oceans and toughest of living conditions.
• Get technical with the brand new breed of race boat. Find out what a ’canting keel’ is, how it
works and what effect it will have on the speeds of the new ocean greyhounds.
• Take a virtual tour below deck.
• Check out the latest video and stills pictures arriving direct from the fleet.
- Ends -
Note: Full details of the V70, XC70 and XC90 are available in individual press packs, or available at
www.media.volvocars.co.uk.
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