Male: On the—that it's time for the third start of the Volvo Ocean Race. This is the world’s toughest ocean race that this time starts from Alacantean, Spain to subsequently almost nine months later reach the finishing line in St Petersburg in Russia.
This time too, Volvo cars had produced specially designed Volvo Ocean Race cars.
Marcus Korner: This is—race car. We look at nice elements correctly with sailing theme and we’re very pleased with the results.
Male: The new Volvo ocean race cars will be available in three special versions of the V70, the XC70 and the XC90. This time, the fittings have been given an even stronger coupling to sailing by means of special details that one directly associates to musts and—details.
On the inside, the starts of the seams of the seat covers have been inspired by the sail maker. The design of the wheels has been inspired by the wave motion of the ocean. New this year, it's also the fact that these cars are now available in two different colors.
Marcus Korner: It's the third generation of Volvo ocean race cars, unique blue color is still there and we’re very happy about that and we also--electric silvery color—
Male: When the Volvo ocean race was arranged for the first time in 2001, then 4500 specially designed ocean race cars resulted. In conjunction with the race in 2005 and 2006, sales increased to $8600.00. And this year, they estimate that sales may well exceed $9000.00.
Marcus Korner: The color is very important. We got very nice premium details which sticks out from—program. It's a very nice package interior and exterior together, a complete package.
Male: The Volvo ocean race cars will be available with all normal engine alternatives through respective models and markets.
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