What is Volvo Ocean Race Edition?
The Volvo Ocean Race is a round the world yacht race featuring nine offshore racing legs. This race also features “The Volvo Open 70” – a new and faster boat with a modern design.
How long is Volvo Ocean Race?
45,000 nautical miles
Over four decades it has kept an almost mythical hold over some of the greatest ever sailors – and the 2017-18 edition will take the teams 45,000 nautical miles around the world, across four oceans, touching six continents and 12 landmark Host Cities.
How long does it take to complete the Volvo Ocean Race?
Mid-way through the eight-month long Volvo Ocean Race (VOR), seven contesting sailboats continue to scream around the planet, matching gumption and endurance against plucky oceans. This week, leg six of the voyage begins—from Hong Kong to Auckland, New Zealand.
What is the fastest XC60?
T8 Recharge plug-in hybrid
The T8 Recharge plug-in hybrid is the fastest XC60, with its petrol and electric engines producing a combined total of 385bhp and reaching 62mph from rest in just 4.9 seconds.
When was the last ocean race?
2017
The most recent race, the 2017–18 Volvo Ocean Race started in Alicante, Spain, and concluded in The Hague, Netherlands, with stopovers in Lisbon, Cape Town, Melbourne, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Auckland, Itajaí, Newport, Cardiff, and Gothenburg.
Who owns Volvo Ocean Race?
The Volvo Ocean Race is jointly owned by Volvo Car Group and Volvo Group – two companies who share one of the world’s most powerful brands. Both Volvo Car Group and Volvo Group value the race as a way to do business and develop the brand.
When does the Volvo Ocean Race 2015 start?
The Volvo Ocean Race is scheduled to reach Newport, Rhode Island May 5-9, 2015, the only U.S. stop on the journey, with the in-port race on May 16. The seventh leg gets going the following day on May 17, 2015. The Volvo Ocean Race XC60 T6 Drive-E and T6 AWD start at $42,100 and $43,600 respectively.
Is the Volvo Ocean Race XC60 AWD or AWD?
Volvo Ocean Race XC60 in detail. The limited edition XC60 is available in either the T6 Drive-E FWD or the T6 AWD trim option. The Ocean Blue II paint finish is arguably the most identifiable element of the Ocean Race XC60.
What’s the top speed of a Volvo Ocean Race?
2015 Volvo Ocean Race XC60. Year: 2015. Make: Volvo. Model: XC60. 0-60 time: 9 sec. Top Speed: 130 mph. Price: 42100. Price: Premium.