Volvo Cars of North America displays special edition   

EVOLVE XC90 V8 at the 2006 Los Angeles auto show   

Los Angeles, California (January 4, 2006) – Volvo Cars of North America (VCNA) and aftermarket Volvo specialists, EVOLVE, have teamed up once again to unveil an SUV specifically designed to appeal to the car-crazy Southern California marketplace. The Volvo XC90, owned by film director Brett Ratner, has been significantly redesigned with a number of visual and performance enhancements.   
  
     The ultra-black XC90 isn't the first project VCNA and EVOLVE have partnered on. The relationship began in 2003 at the Specialty Equipment Market Association show in Las Vegas when two EVOLVE-equipped Volvo S60 R high-performance sedans and a V70 R high-performance wagon were unveiled. The following year's show heralded the awe-inspiring EVOLVE S40 with over 400 horsepower, race-inspired suspension and full-time all-wheel drive.   
  
     "This XC90 is something we've wanted to build for a long time," commented Don Nicholson, President and CEO of EVOLVE. "This has been an exciting exercise in creating an elegant, high-end vehicle that will really appeal to the upscale market. This XC90 is the best of both worlds, balancing stunning looks with awesome driving characteristics. "   
  
     Bathed in high-gloss black paint with matte-black accents, the EVOLVE XC90 V8 rides on a lowered sports suspension that is highlighted by high-performance three-piece 22x9.5 EVOLVE “E7” forged wheels. Low profile Pirelli Scorpion Asimmetrico 295/30ZR-22 tires fill the flared wheel wells and shroud the massive EVOLVE Brake Kit featuring 15-inch slotted front rotors clamped by eight-piston calipers and 13-inch rears with four-piston calipers. The fully custom body kit includes front and rear fascias, rocker panels, fender flares and signature EVOLVE grilles which all compliment this XC90’s stealthy appearance. Increased nighttime visibility is created by PIAA light bulb replacements and auxiliary lighting. A bit of extra V8 rumble and increased power is created by the EVOLVE Exhaust System.   
  
     Inside, the EVOLVE XC90 is as stylish and eye-catching as the exterior. A complete EVOLVE interior package incorporates two-tone gray and black seating surfaces with contrasting stitching. A matching EVOLVE steering wheel, EVOLVE pedals, and custom painted gloss black and bright-silver interior highlights add some drama to the interior. The already outstanding Volvo in car entertainment system features Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound and a Rear Seat Entertainment system with twin flat-screen LCD monitors mounted to backs of the front-seat headrests.   
  
     As with every other customized Volvo, the EVOLVE XC90 V8's safety features are all fully functioning. When the Volvo XC90 was introduced in 2002 it was the first SUV on the market with Roll Stability Control (RSC) and side curtain airbags for all three rows of seats.   
  
     Currently, the EVOLVE XC90 V8 is only a concept. There are no plans to offer the vehicle through the Volvo retailer network, but potential customers should contact EVOLVE if they are interested in modifying their personal vehicle.   
  
     EVOLVE is an aftermarket company dedicated to bringing the best performance and styling products to market for late model Volvo owners.   
  
     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 2006 Volvo Cars model line-up includes: the award-winning S40 and its wagon counterpart the 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 flagship S80 luxury sedan; versatile V70 wagon and rugged XC70 (Cross Country); and the all-new C70 convertible.

北美 Volvo 汽車公司展示特別版車款   

EVOLVE XC90 V8 亮相 2006 年度洛杉磯車展

加州洛杉磯訊 (二零零六年一月四日) ─ 北美 Volvo 汽車公司 (VCNA) 與後市 Volvo 改裝專家 EVOLVE 再次聯手，為愛車若狂的南加州市場，設計出一部令人心動的 SUV。這部由電影導演 Brett Ratner 所擁有的 Volvo XC90，在視覺上和性能上，都經過大幅度的改造。

在這款深黑色的 XC90 以前，VCNA 與 EVOLVE 已有多次合作。早於 2003 年，經由 EVOLVE精心裝備的 Volvo S60R 高性能轎車和 V70R 高性能旅行車，便在拉斯維加斯舉辦的專用設備行銷協會（Specialty Equipment Market Association）大展上初露鋒芒。翌年，又有一部馬力逾 400 匹，配置跑車式懸掛和全時全輪驅動系統的 EVOLVE S40，令與會者嘆為觀止。

EVOLVE 的首席執行長 Don Nicholson 表示：“這部 XC90 是我們一直以來都渴望進行的工程。打造這款優雅，高檔次的汽車，實在是一份令人興奮的工作。此車既擁有絕美的外型，也具備超卓的駕控特色，實在是相得益彰，相信會對高層級消費者大有吸引力。”

身披亮質噴漆和烏黑色綴飾的 EVOLVE XC90 V8 車款，架設在調降了高度的三件式運動懸掛上，其中的 22x9.5 EVOVLE “E7”鍛造輪圈，最是奪目。Pirelli Scorpion Asimmetrico 295/30ZR-22 扁平化輪胎，穩置於外張的輪弧底下，並將一組巨碩的 EVOLVE 煞車組件納入其中。此煞車組件備有連帶八個活塞卡鉗的 15 吋軌槽前碟盤，以及連帶四個活塞卡鉗的 13 吋後碟盤。特製的車身套件，包含前後覆蓋、門下圍板、輪弧飾板，以及標誌性的 EVOLVE 格柵，為 XC90 營造出深沉而威風凜凜的視覺效果。改用了 PIAA 燈泡和加設了輔助照明，有助提高車子在夜間的能見度。而 V8 引擎的隆隆聲勢和額外動力，則有賴於 EVOLVE 排氣系統的採用。

EVOLVE XC90 的車廂內部，也與其外觀一般瀟灑耀眼。灰黑雙色調座椅表面，配搭明度對比縫線，是 EVOLVE 內裝組件的其中一環。相襯的 EVOLVE 方向盤，EVOLVE 踏板，塗上玄光和亮銀的內部裝飾，烘托出鮮活強烈的風格。精緻得無以復加的原廠 Volvo車上娛樂系統，配置了杜比5.1環場音效和後座娛樂系統，兩片液晶螢幕就嵌設在前座頭枕的背面。

正如其他經過改裝的 Volvo 車款，EVOLVE XC90 V8 車上的安全配備亦統統運作如常。於 2002 年初次推出時，Volvo XC90 便成為市面上首部設置了防傾翻穩定控制 (RSC) 和全車三排座椅之側護充氣簾幕的 SUV。

EVOLVE XC90 V8 目前仍處於概念階段，雖然 Volvo 汽車公司未有計劃透過其銷售網絡發售，但有興趣的客戶可與 EVOLVE 接洽有關改裝個人汽車之事宜。

EVOLVE 是一家專為新型 Volvo 車款提供性能和樣式改良的後市改裝公司。

VCNA 是瑞典哥德堡之 Volvo 汽車集團的其中一員，為美國境內的 Volvo 汽車零售商提供市場推廣、銷售、零配件、修護服務、技術和培訓協助，並監管 Volvo 於加拿大，墨西哥及波多黎各的業務營運。

在過去 75 年來，Volvo 一直以安全為建造汽車的理念。2006 年度 Volvo 車款陣容包括：獲獎連連的 S40 與相對的旅行車版本 V50；多次得獎的 XC90；運動型轎車 S60 ─ 以及屢獲優評的高性能轎車S60 R 和V70 R 高性能旅行車；S80 旗艦級豪華轎車；多用途的 V70 旅行車和粗獷的 XC70 (越野車)；更有全新的 C70 敞篷車。