today... my wife & i are driving to dayton, ohio (an hour a way) to test drive the closest XC90 V8 'sport'. this one is 'passion red' ... the only color 'exclusive' to the sport version. there are only 400 sports produced a year... i hope it meets up to my expectations.

the other color choices are:
- black sapphire metallic (no way!!! )
- electric silver (maybe)
- titanium grey metallic (nope)

i will report back with pics...

sport version details:

4.4 liter engine specially designed for the XC90 311 hp / 325 lb-ft @ 3,900 rpm
Dual continuously variable valve timing
Advanced emission control
All-road capability with a generous ground clearance of 8.6 inches
Six-speed Geartronic automatic transmission
Sport -Tuned Suspension and Steering
19" Vulcanis wheels with all-season tires
SPORT seats, steering wheel and leather gear shift ****
SPORT interior styling with alu-deco inlays and watch dial instruments
SPORT exhaust tips

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