VW presents Pope Benedict with W12 Phaeton

siko · 10-19-2006, 05:30 PM

Pischetsrieder presents Phaeton to Pope Benedict XVI

Wolfsburg/Vatican City, 18 October 2006 - Pope Benedict XVI has been presented with a specially equipped Phaeton by the Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, Dr. Bernd Pischetsrieder. "It is a particular honor for us to have the privilege of providing Pope Benedict XVI with a fitting limousine", said Pischetsrieder during the presentation in the Vatican City on Wednesday.

The extended wheelbase version of the Volkswagen Phaeton is finished in black and is powered by a 450 hp, 6.0 l W12 engine. The limousine has been specially equipped to meet the comfort, privacy and security requirements of the Holy Father.

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donau · 10-19-2006, 06:47 PM

Perfect for the Pope, the car's got humility, grace and style. Good choice.

phaeton · 10-20-2006, 04:43 AM

An Armoured Phaeton Cool

Now when is VW giving me my free Phaeton

Michael · 10-20-2006, 06:09 AM

ehhh...it's nice, but he should've gotten a A8.

Mirage77 · 10-20-2006, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael

ehhh...it's nice, but he should've gotten a A8.

I think the Phaeton is the more logical choice of the two, because of its low-key image. The A8 would come a close second, though.

Hypersonic · 10-20-2006, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael

ehhh...it's nice, but he should've gotten a A8.

The Phaeton has a more glamorous interior than the A8.

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siko Devotee Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 3,586 My Mood: Thanks: 815 Thanked 688 Times in 362 Posts	VW presents Pope Benedict with W12 Phaeton Pischetsrieder presents Phaeton to Pope Benedict XVI Wolfsburg/Vatican City, 18 October 2006 - Pope Benedict XVI has been presented with a specially equipped Phaeton by the Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, Dr. Bernd Pischetsrieder. "It is a particular honor for us to have the privilege of providing Pope Benedict XVI with a fitting limousine", said Pischetsrieder during the presentation in the Vatican City on Wednesday. The extended wheelbase version of the Volkswagen Phaeton is finished in black and is powered by a 450 hp, 6.0 l W12 engine. The limousine has been specially equipped to meet the comfort, privacy and security requirements of the Holy Father. - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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