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Papal Power: VW presents Pope Benedict with 450HP Phaeton

The Pope has a new set of wheels. VW's head honcho, Dr. Bernd Pischetsrieder, has presented Pope Benedict XVI with a customized long wheelbase W12 Phaeton. The car is trimmed out to maximize the Holy Father's privacy, comfort and security (translation: it's armored) as he's shuttled about in the 450-horsepower super-sled. More photos of the presentation of the car to the Pope can be found after the jump. [Source: Volkswagen] ... Read more →

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