| Heico Sportiv, a German automotive tuning | | | | and still remains true to the company's core |
| company exclusively for Volvo vehicle models | | | | values. Just like the C30 "Camo" we designed for |
| released the details of the newest item that will | | | | SEMA last year, the S80 High Performance |
| be added to the company's product lineup. | | | | Concept represents the very best of our long |
| Heico Sportiv applied their engineering skills to the | | | | experience of Volvo tuning and motor sports. The |
| Volvo S80 and added some high-performance | | | | engine development is not yet finalized, so we |
| parts to boost the vehicle's dynamic handling and | | | | hope to reach an even higher horsepower figure |
| power output. Called the Heico S80 High | | | | when the car is ready for SEMA. When it comes |
| Performance Concept, this model will make its | | | | to the driving experience, we aimed at tuning all |
| world debut at the upcoming SEMA (Specialty | | | | the components so we get a dynamic yet |
| Equipment Market Association) Show later this | | | | harmonious result. In other words, a true sports |
| October. | | | | car experience without losing." |
| The Heico S80 High Performance Concept will be | | | | The Heico S80 High Performance Concept comes |
| equipped with a turbocharged T6 engine under its | | | | in high-tech aluminum exterior look. This distinctive |
| hood capable of pumping out 350 hp at 5,500 rpm | | | | appeal on the vehicle is highlighted by other |
| and pulls out a massive 550 Nm of peak torque | | | | exterior features including the exclusive 20-inch |
| rotating between 1,500 and 4,000 rpm. This | | | | VOLUTION X forged alloy wheels covered with |
| power unit allows the Heico S80 High | | | | 255/30 R 20 tires from Continental. Other |
| Performance Concept to accelerate from 0 to 62 | | | | exterior features of the Heico S80 High |
| mph in 5.8 seconds. The good things is, this | | | | Performance Concept include matte finish black |
| turbocharged T6 engine can run on E85 fuel, a | | | | chrome tailpipe trim, window mouldings, front grill, |
| mixture 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent | | | | and rub strips. Moreover the car also features |
| gasoline. The Heico S80 High Performance | | | | integrated spoiler flaps on the front, three larger |
| Concept features also features the company's | | | | air ducts, integrated LED daytime running lights, |
| electronically controlled All Wheel Drive system | | | | Volvo fog lights, integrated sport grille with the |
| with Instant Traction as well as specially | | | | Volvo iron mark, stainless steel exhaust system |
| developed sport suspension, new shocks and | | | | integrated into the wide rear spoiler, and a rear |
| springs. Other technical parts include the 6-pot | | | | deck spoiler. |
| sport brake system with blue callipers featuring | | | | "To bring out the shiny, "real metal" effect was a |
| the Heico Sportiv logo, sports brake pads and | | | | major challenge. This type of paint is normally not |
| 355x32 mm discs. | | | | used to cover a whole car. All told, the bodywork |
| "We wanted to explore how far we could take a | | | | features seven coats of paint. The coat that |
| special high-performance version of the S80. Heico | | | | gives the aluminium effect doesn't allow any |
| Sportiv's impressive track record in motor sports | | | | touch-ups afterwards, so you have to get it right |
| and Volvo tuning made them the perfect partner | | | | from the beginning. The whole process takes two |
| for the job," says Lex Kerssemakers, Senior Vice | | | | weeks." says Holger Hedtke. |
| President Brand, Business and Product Strategy at | | | | Inside, the Heico S80 High Performance Concept |
| Volvo Cars. "Personally, I think the result is | | | | comes in high-quality leather Mystic Blue interior |
| absolutely stunning. Both when it comes to the | | | | with blue stitching, Heico Sportiv logo, |
| exterior and interior design as well as the | | | | sport-contoured front seats, along with other |
| impressive muscle under the bonnet." he added. | | | | interior features like two individual "bucket" seats, |
| Heico Sportiv's president Holger Hedtke also | | | | sports steering wheel trimmed in leather, |
| added: "We are very pleased that Volvo Cars has | | | | leather-trim gear lever with silver carbon accent, |
| given us the opportunity to design a concept car | | | | extended floating centre stack, and a rear seat |
| that profiles the sporty emotions of the brand | | | | entertainment system. |