Mini XC90 used as equipment retrieval unit during SEA Games
06 May 2015|4,312 views
Fans at the National Stadium coming to watch the SEA Games in June will see the unique sight of a remote controlled (RC) Volvo XC90 car zipping around on the field during the Athletics events. The scaled version of Volvo's SUV has been unveiled by the Singapore Southeast Asian Games Organising Committee (SINGSOC) and the 28th SEA Games Official Car, Volvo.
The RC car measures 900mm by 450mm and weighs 15kg. It will be used to collect javelins, hammers and discuses from the field of play and return them back to the start line. The use of the all new Volvo XC90 RC car speeds up the process of returning equipment, allowing the next athlete to complete their throw right after. The car has special brackets with clips installed to hold javelins in place and a padded holding area with cut outs for the hammer and discus.
The all new Volvo XC90 RC car is capable of reaching up to speeds of 100km/h and covering up to 4,000 metres a day. They will be operated by trained volunteers including those who have taken up RC cars as a hobby.
For the 28th SEA Games, Volvo Cars Singapore will be contributing a fleet of 125 vehicles, comprising the Volvo S60, S80 and V60 in 1.6-litre turbodiesel D2 and 2.0-litre T5 variants, for delegates and officials. It will also run a special promotion whereby VIP and official cars will be open for booking at heavily-subsidised prices with discounts of $20,000.
Fans at the National Stadium coming to watch the SEA Games in June will see the unique sight of a remote controlled (RC) Volvo XC90 car zipping around on the field during the Athletics events. The scaled version of Volvo's SUV has been unveiled by the Singapore Southeast Asian Games Organising Committee (SINGSOC) and the 28th SEA Games Official Car, Volvo.
The RC car measures 900mm by 450mm and weighs 15kg. It will be used to collect javelins, hammers and discuses from the field of play and return them back to the start line. The use of the all new Volvo XC90 RC car speeds up the process of returning equipment, allowing the next athlete to complete their throw right after. The car has special brackets with clips installed to hold javelins in place and a padded holding area with cut outs for the hammer and discus.
The all new Volvo XC90 RC car is capable of reaching up to speeds of 100km/h and covering up to 4,000 metres a day. They will be operated by trained volunteers including those who have taken up RC cars as a hobby.
For the 28th SEA Games, Volvo Cars Singapore will be contributing a fleet of 125 vehicles, comprising the Volvo S60, S80 and V60 in 1.6-litre turbodiesel D2 and 2.0-litre T5 variants, for delegates and officials. It will also run a special promotion whereby VIP and official cars will be open for booking at heavily-subsidised prices with discounts of $20,000.
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