Some of you folks know that everytime you are in a hurry you need a taxi and a fast one to take you there in time. What if you get an 800 hp taxi? Then you will be where you want in no time! The new taxi is the creation of Gatebil, a tuning event organizer, and is based on the Volvo XC90 SUV. The new car received a completely new body kit consisting in a new front bumper, new side sills and a re-designed rear bumper. The vehicle stands also on a new set of 20 inch alloy wheels! Of course, one fact is for sure, we will never have the chance to take this cab because the tuner uses it only at the tuning festivals!

Volvo XC90 Taxi by Gatebil originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 20 October 2008 15:50 EST.

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Volvo’s most exclusive cars guarantee discreet Scandinavian luxury designed to appeal to all one’s senses. For model year 2009 the aura is reinforced still further through a unique combination of massage and ventilation functions in the front seats along with a range of enhanced materials and trim details.

The engine alternatives in the Volvo S80 and XC90 Executive encompass a wide range of powerful and energy-efficient power-plants that provide a high-class driving experience. There is a powerful V8 engine, the swift T6 turbo and Volvo’s high-efficiency in-line six-cylinder petrol engine with a displacement of 3.2 litres. There is also the very latest generation of D5 diesel engines offering a superb alternative for customers looking for diesel power under the bonnet.

What is more, model year 2009 of the Volvo S80 Executive is now also available with Volvo’s new 2.5-litre turbocharged Flexifuel engine that can run on either bioethanol or petrol or any combination of the two. All the engines are extremely compact and are installed transversely for optimum safety and maximum passenger space. All the engines are mated to a six-speed automatic transmission engineered to handle the massive power available in these cars. The Volvo S80 Executive is also available with Volvo’s AWD (All-Wheel Drive) featuring Instant Traction for extra comfort, driving pleasure and safety. The Volvo XC90 Executive features four-wheel drive as standard.

Volvo S80 and XC90 Executive Edition originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 10 April 2008 09:48 EST.

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