Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe gets a tune-up from Heico Sportiv

The standard Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe has eco-friendly technologies such as stop/start with a brake-energy recovery system, and a quoted fuel consumption figure of 3.9-litres per 100km. Heico Sportiv has now taken the challenge of tuning this eco-friendly car for performance.

"This is our basic starting point for proving that ecologically friendly action and the pleasure of driving don't need to be mutually exclusive," said HEICO SPORTIV general manager Holger Hedtke. "In doing so, aerodynamically optimised components such as the radiator grille or under-floor intentionally remains untouched."

Power has been increased from 109bhp to 125 bhp, with torque also going up from 240 Nm to 280Nm. Heico Sportiv also says that the 0-100km/h sprint time is 2.1 seconds faster, at 9.2 seconds, while top speed stands at 200km/h.

The exterior has also been given a makeover, with a Heico Sportiv front spoilers, 18 or 19-inch wheels available in three colours, and a stainless steel double and quad pipe exhaust system. Other performance features include a differential lock and a sports suspension lowered by 30 mm, while the interior includes an aluminium or leather-covered handbrake, door pin set and gear lever grip.