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  • Heico Sportiv Volvo XC90 Finally Revealed!

    Heico Sportiv Volvo XC90 Front ViewHeico Sportiv Volvo XC90 is finally here! After the teaser image we have published back in October, the company has finally made its world premiere a reality. And the waiting for it was definitely worth it. The debut actually coincides with market launch of the XC90 next Saturday. So, all who want to have a more individualized Volvo, Heico Sportiv is offering an opportunity.

    As the tuner says, this is a “holistic customizing program” for the luxury car. It will feature bodykit, wheels and Selected Sound … for the engine. So here are the modifications in details:

    Bodykit

    When equipped with the new kit, the Volvo XC90 looks more independent and expressive. This is because Heico Sportive has integrated its components into the SUV’s appearance perfectly. Precisely, the tuning pack com comprises very cool components like the PU-R-RIM front spoiler with a centric plastic lamella mesh and a rear skirt with PU-R-RIM upper section and mesh-structured PU lower section. At the rear there are also four integrated tailpipe trims.

    SEE ALSO: Heico Sportive Teases Custom Volvo XC90

    The aforementioned rear skirt can be also fitted with the standard end muffler or an in-house made exhaust system with Selected Sound. The last feature is an option and it offers expressive audio for the engine. Here’s more to that.

    V8 Sound for Volvo XC90

    Heico Sportiv Volvo XC90 Rear View

    Selected Sound is a product, which improves the new Volvo Engine Architecture (VEA) engines’ purr, since Volvo has decided on downsizing strategy. It is actually an in-house developed sport exhaust system, which features integrated subwoofer. The e.motion controller and vehicle-relevant data are forwarded from the CAN-BUS to a sound processor with amplifier.

    As a result the tuners achieved V8 sound for the engine. What is even better, the drivers can choose between standard, unobtrusively sporty and pure V8 sound. This fantastic feature will be initially only be available for the VEA T6 engine.

    Wheels

    Heico Sportiv Volvo XC90 Side View

    Heico Sportiv will give the Volvo XC90 even sportier and more aggressive looks due to the addition of 23-inch forged wheels. This is one inch larger than the biggest wheels in Volvo’s line-up. In addition, the forged wheels are also 15% lighter when compared the conventional cast wheels.

    The design of the wheels features ten clear-cut, elegantly curved spokes that melt away deep inside the rim. Called VOLUTION X. FORGED, they can be optionally mated to 315/25 R23 ContiSportContact 5P tires.

    For those wanting to keep the 22-inch size, Heico Sportiv is offering VOLUTION V. sport wheel with timeless five-spoke design. These wheels are perfectly coupled with 285/35R22 tires and can be specified in Black Diamond Cut and a warm titanium color tone.

    Engine Uprates & More

    Heico Sportive is also offering e.motion performance enhancements for D4, D5, T5 and T6 engines, exhaust systems, lowered suspension and leather upholstery of the interior. There are no details about engine’s output. And this is definitely where we are impatient to get more information.

    Source: Heico Sportiv

  • Heico Sportiv Volvo V40 Cross Country

    Heico Sportiv has unveiled their latest project based on the Volvo V40 Cross Country. The crossover comes with a lot of styling upgrades and two performance packages.

    “With persistent demand from our customers and dealerships, we turned to developing components specifically for the Volvo V40 Cross Country that promote and enhance its features and character,” commented HEICO SPORTIV General Manager, Holger Hedtke.

    The tuning company has fitted the model with a Cross Chassis sport suspension increasing the ride height by 30mm. There are also 8-piece fender extensions resulting in more rugged look.

    There are two performance packages – the 2.0 liter D3 four-cylnidner engine is boosted to 195HP (143 kW) – an increase of 45HP and the 2.5 liter T5 five-cylinder now has 268HP (197 kW), which is 19HP more than normal. 0-100 km/h in less than 6.0 seconds and a top speed of over 210 km/h (131 mph).

    Other upgrades by Heico Sportiv include aluminum paddle shifters and a Speedpack that increases the model’s top speed. Last, but not least are the Volution 19” alloy wheels fitted with 235/40 R19 tires.

    Heico Sportiv Volvo V40 Cross Country
    Heico Sportiv Volvo V40 Cross Country
    Heico Sportiv Volvo V40 Cross Country

    Source: Heico Sportiv

  • Heico Sportiv Volvo XC60

    Heico Sportiv has announced their latest project based on Volvo XC60. The compact crossover has received minor styling modifications and some performance packages.

    The exterior features modified front and rear bumpers and an 8-piece fender flare extension set. There are also new spacers, sport springs, sport suspension, 6-piston sport brake system and different VOLUTION designer wheel programs V, VII and X from 18” to 20”.

    The interior boasts a bespoke-colored sport steering wheel with paddle shifters and a new gear shift knob with illuminated Heico Sportiv logo.

    The performance upgrades include e.motion enhancements for all mainstream engine and transmission variants as well as an e.motion PerformanceKit T6.

    Source: Heico Sportiv

  • Heico Sportiv Volvo V40 T5 HPC – 350HP and 510Nm

    After the revealing of the “High Performance Concept” based on the Volvo S80 T6 at the Las Vegas SEMA Show, Heico Sportiv has unveiled their latest project based on Volvo V40 T5.

    The V40 T5 HPC is powered by a 2.5 liter five-cylinder turbocharged petrol boosted to 350 HP (257 kW) and 510 Nm (376 lb-ft), which is an increase of 96HP and 150Nm. The result is thanks to a number of upgrades including new exhaust system, turbocharger, charge-air system and intercooler. There is also a water-ethanol injection system. 0-100 km/h in 5.6 seconds and a top speed of 265 km/h (164 mph).

    The sports hatchback rolls enormous 19” alloy wheels fitted with 235/35 R19 ContiForceContact cup tires. Behind them, there are 6-piston calipers with 370mm perforated discs. The ride is lowered with 30 mm thanks to a sports suspension.

    Other upgrades include a full body kit, a matte toxic green film for the exterior and lateral black decorative stripes. The interior boasts Recaro sport seats, a sport steering wheel with fixed paddle shifters, Alcantara-wrapped handbrake and gearshift, aluminum pedals and green stitching

    Heico Sportiv Volvo V40 T5 HPC
    Heico Sportiv Volvo V40 T5 HPC
    Heico Sportiv Volvo V40 T5 HPC
    Heico Sportiv Volvo V40 T5 HPC
    Heico Sportiv Volvo V40 T5 HPC
    Heico Sportiv Volvo V40 T5 HPC
    Heico Sportiv Volvo V40 T5 HPC
    Heico Sportiv Volvo V40 T5 HPC
    Heico Sportiv Volvo V40 T5 HPC

    Source: Heico Sportiv

  • Heico Sportiv Volvo V40 Pirelli

    Heico Sportiv has presented their latest project based on the Volvo V40 T3. The name of the project is V40 Pirelli, because of the tire manufacturer’s anniversary.

    Volvo V40 T3 Pirelli is powered by a 1.6-liter turbocharged engine with 200HP (147 kW) and 300Nm (221 lb-ft) of torque. This is an increase of 50HP and 60Nm. 0-100 km/h in 7.9 seconds, which is 0.9 seconds faster than the stock model. The top speed is now 230 km/h (143 mph), which is 20 km/h more than original.

    Other highlights of Heico Sportiv V40 Pirelli include 8J x 19” VOLUTION VII alloy wheels fitted with 235/35 R19 Pirelli PZero tires. There is also a lowered sports suspension (-30 mm) and a custom body kit with a bi-part front spoiler and a diffuser-look rear skirt. There is also a black and red theme for the exterior, which is continued inside the cabin – velour floor mats with embossed tire-tread profiles.

    Heico Sportiv Volvo V40 Pirelli
    Heico Sportiv Volvo V40 Pirelli
    Heico Sportiv Volvo V40 Pirelli
    Heico Sportiv Volvo V40 Pirelli
    Heico Sportiv Volvo V40 Pirelli
    Heico Sportiv Volvo V40 Pirelli
    Heico Sportiv Volvo V40 Pirelli
    Heico Sportiv Volvo V40 Pirelli
    Heico Sportiv Volvo V40 Pirelli

    Source: Heico Sportiv

  • Heico Sportiv Volvo V40 [video]

    HEICO Sportiv has published a new video presenting their tuned Volvo V40. The most modern camera technology is used to present the car. Pictures and the leading actor impress thereby equally by most brilliant quality and highest detail love.

    “As a Volvo tuning specialist, the Volvo V40 offers us an excellent starting point,” commented HEICO SPORTIV General Manager, Holger Hedtke.

    “It has an attractive design, sporty driving dynamics, and addresses a target group that places great emphasis on quality and individualism. We see it as our mission to hone the Volvo V40’s character.”, he added.

    Several power enhancement programs are available. The product line goes under the name of e.motion®, which stands for “efficiency in motion”. A proprietary HEICO SPORTIV technology for high-efficiency power enhancement, it consists of a second, equivalent engine control unit that works in parallel with the original control unit, acting as an independent second “brain”. Following the D2, D3 and D4 diesel engines, HEICO SPORTIV now also offers tuning products for the T3 and T4 turbo direct-injection models. In concrete figures, this translates into 200HP (147 kW) power, 300 Nm torque and much improved acceleration and elasticity values.

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThGaIg6w4fc

    The newly developed sport brake kit also makes an active contribution to driving safety. The front-axle brake set consists of blue-lacquered 6-piston fixed calipers bearing the HEICO SPORTIV logo in white, 370 mm-diameter steel brake discs, special brake pads and flexible steel hoses.

    The result: deceleration of over 10.35 m/s2 and, at 33.5 meters from 100 km/h, also a shorter stopping distance than that of the series produced vehicle.

    Heico Sportiv Volvo V40
    Heico Sportiv Volvo V40
    Heico Sportiv Volvo V40
    Heico Sportiv Volvo V40
    Heico Sportiv Volvo V40
    Heico Sportiv Volvo V40
    Heico Sportiv Volvo V40
    Heico Sportiv Volvo V40

    Source: Heico

  • 2013 Heico Sportiv Volvo V40 Offers More Driving Excitement

    2013-Heico-Sportiv-Volvo-V40-THUMB2013 Heico Sportiv Volvo V40 is the latest tuning enhancement done by the famous Volvo tuner Heico Sportiv. In fact this individualization program will coincide with the launch of the new Volvo V40.

    In particular it will include power improvements, exhaust systems, suspensions, wheels and expressive interior and exterior design elements. In the roots of the modification is the e.motion® power enhancement range for the D2, D3 and D4 diesel engines.

    The e.motion® stands for “efficiency in motion”, which centers on a second, equivalent engine control unit that operates in parallel with the original control unit, acting as an independent additional “brain”.

    This means that the V40’s 5-cylinder diesel engine will be boosted to 143 kW / 195 hp (compared to the 130 kW / 177 hp of the series model) and 480 Nm of torque (series value: 400 Nm). This results in 1 second less to end the sprint to 100 km/h and 10 km/h addition to the top speed.

    In addition, Heico Sportiv design team will augment the bi-part front spoiler and rear skirt in diffuser optic. The front spoiler emphasizes the protuberance of the series-manufactured spoiler lip, additionally setting a falcate design feature between the main headlamps and LED daytime driving lights.

    Here the main design element is created from light and flexible polyurethane plastic (PUR-R-RIM) and is mounted on the original bumper. Furthermore, another prominent feature at the back of the vehicle is the rear skirt, citing the form of a diffuser, again made of PUR-R-RIM.

    Next, the rear skirt here is fixed to the original mountings in the same way as the original part. The dimensions of the sport exhaust system’s four stainless steel oval end pipes are exactly 120 mm x 74 mm and. They are black from the inside and high gloss chrome plated from the outside.

    The customers of this tuned Volvo will enjoy a great sound design as well. The exhaust systems are characterized by resonant, voluminous sound, the timbre varying with engine speed and model.

    The new 2013 Heico Sportiv Volvo V40 will run on 8×18” and 8×19” VOLUTION® sport wheels, which will be offered in three design lines VOLUTION® V., VII. and X. Their color choice is Bright Silver, Graphite Matt and Black. The vehicle can also be equipped optionally with sport springs for lowering it by 30mm.

    Source: Heico Sportiv

  • Heico Sportiv Volvo V40 Green Racing

    Heico-Volvo-V40-Green-Racing-thumbThe Volvo V40 is still pretty fresh. But Heico Sprotiv – sort of an official tuner house for Volvos – did make haste and came up with this: a bio-diesel sport edition V40. It’s a part of Heico’s initiative called “Green Racing” and thus it’s strictly for the track. But don’t despair as a followup project will give birth to a street version as well.

    Heico have been personalizing Volvos for years now by providing accessories and parts. You can drive up to them with whichever of the mainstream Volvo engines and they will have an e.motion ECU upgrade for it. A range of sonorous exhaust systems, suspension and brake kits and Volution wheels are also available. The carbon fiber body kit here is pretty much identical to the one that will go on the road-going ones. At the very least, the diffusor will be the same. You won’t get the flaring wheel arches and we are not sure about that rear wing.

    The V40’s D5, 2.0-liter 5-cylinder diesel engine has been remapped to produce 300 hp and a max torque of 600 Nm. The idea is to tackle a number of 2013 long-distance competition such as the the 24 Hour Race at the Nürburgring. Having a torquey fuel-sipper on the line always spells success at the end of the day.

    Visitors at the Auto Mobil International (AMI) exhibition in Leipzig will have the privilege to be the Heico Volvo V40’s first spectators. The stand will be open from the 1st of June to around the 10th.

    Heico Sportiv Volvo V40
    Heico Sportiv Volvo V40

    Source: Heivo Sportiv

  • Heico Sportiv Volvo XC90

    Heico Sportiv has introduced a styling package for Volvo XC90, which is one of our favourite SUVs. Volvo XC90 is getting older, but still catches the eye.

    The package includes a new front bumper, revised side skirts and modified rear bumper. Furthermore, the customers can opt for a sport suspension, a four-pipe exhaust system and huge 20” alloys.

    “Our new bodykit intends to give dealerships an attractive opportunity to offer additional buying incentives. Around the globe, the Volvo XC90 has an unwavering fan club that will certainly applaud the modern, self-assured design from Heico Sportiv.”, commented Heico Sportiv’s CEO Holger Hedtke.

    The styling package will be available to buy in May and it will fit all vehicles produced from 2007 onwards. The price list is not announced, yet!

    Heico Sportiv Volvo XC90

    Heico Sportiv Volvo XC90
    Heico Sportiv Volvo XC90
    Heico Sportiv Volvo XC90
    Heico Sportiv Volvo XC90
    Heico Sportiv Volvo XC90
    Heico Sportiv Volvo XC90
    Heico Sportiv Volvo XC90
    Heico Sportiv Volvo XC90

    Source: Heico Sportiv

  • Volvo V60 refined by Heico Sportiv

    Volvo V60 gets tuned by Heico Sportiv, who will introduce their package for the car at the Essen Motor Show.

    The body-kit includes an aggressive front spoiler and a revised rear skirt which can be outfitted with a carbon fiber or stainless steel insert. Furthermore, V60 can be fitted with a sport exhaust system, VOLUTION alloy wheels from 18″ to 20″, aluminum pedals, and custom leather upholstery.

    Volvo V60 is powered by 2.0T, which produces 250PS and 300Nm of torque, but with some modifications, the tuning company boosts the engine to 297PS (218 kW) and 350Nm (258 lb-ft). (more…)

  • 2011 Volvo S60 goes individual with HEICO

    HEICO SPORTIV, the official Volvo aftermarket expert has just released a new program dedicated to the recently debuted 2011 Volvo S60. (more…)

  • Volvo presents the HEICO V70 T6 AWD R-Design

    Volvo, in cooperation with HEICO SPORTIV, has released its most powerful V70 mid-size five-door estate car ever. Dubbed HEICO V70 T6 AWD R-Design, the sporty-packed ride will be manufactured in limited number of only 100 units worldwide. (more…)