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 Pope Benedict XVI Receives Custom Volvo XC90 | 9:08 AM 6-28-2006 | |
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Pope Benedict XVI has received a new Volvo XC90 that has been custom tailored for his personal use. During a June 28 ceremony at the Vatican, the Pope was presented with the keys to the SUV. The V8 version vehicle is dark blue with a light interior and Volvo officials say the car, like every Volvo XC90, is designed for safety with features like ROPS (rollover protection system).
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| Re: Pope Benedict XVI Receives Custom Volvo XC90 (Chris@Swedespeed) » | 4:45 PM 6-28-2006 | |
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I wonder if he could slap a V8 in his pope-mobile. That would be sweet.
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| Re: Pope Benedict XVI Receives Custom Volvo XC90 (frankhoffy) » | 6:51 PM 6-28-2006 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by frankhoffy » | | I wonder if he could slap a V8 in his pope-mobile. That would be sweet. |
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| Re: Pope Benedict XVI Receives Custom Volvo XC90 (Chris@Swedespeed) » | 8:11 PM 6-28-2006 | |
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Doesn't ROPS stand for "Really Opulent Pontiff Sled"?  Kudos to Volvo for landing such a nice account...
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| Re: Pope Benedict XVI Receives Custom Volvo XC90 (Mr. Kotter) » | 6:39 AM 6-29-2006 | |
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Does this mean than Volvo offers armored versions of its V8 XC90? I knew that BMW and Audi did on the X5 and Q7, but I didn't know about Volvo.
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| » | 9:45 AM 6-29-2006 | |
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I guess he does not need the nav system on his new ride. He just consults with a higher source.
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| Re: (Ti V70) » | 11:05 AM 6-29-2006 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by Ti V70 » | | I guess he does not need the nav system on his new ride. He just consults with a higher source. |
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| » | 1:37 PM 6-29-2006 | |
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swiss guard influence perhaps?
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| » | 3:24 PM 6-30-2006 | |
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http://www.leftlanenews.com/20...t-xvi/
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Bobalouie3
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| » | 12:39 AM 7-2-2006 | |
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Interesting that it's a 06 model and not an 07.I did notice that the Pope and I did get the same RSE package! Great minds....perhaps not!
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| Re: (Bobalouie3) » | 6:49 AM 7-2-2006 | |
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I doubt that they paid for it (the Vatican, that is).http://volvocars-pr.com/index....otoff "We are absolutely happy and proud of the opportunity we had to present an XC90 to the Pope. Safety has always been a no-compromise must for Volvo; no doubt, our strong commitment to safeguard lives could not get a higher and more touching recognition", said Pascal Bellemans, President Volvo Auto Italia. Nice looking vehicle, for sure. I doubt it's destined for use as a Popemobile, more likely a Vatican PopeShuttle. Tom.
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| Re: » | 8:41 AM 7-2-2006 | |
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Any of you notice that little gadget plugged in the car adapter of the rear center console??... and the reading light above the Pope's head?
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