Volvo C30 by Heico Sportiv Surfaces at the 2007 SEMA Show
LAS VEGAS, Oct. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Windswept beaches, twisty island
roads and outrageous North Shore waves have just landed in the middle of
the Nevada desert. Yet this is not a mirage. It's the groundswell of
excitement generated by the debut of the breathtaking Volvo C30 by Heico
Sportiv. One look at this modified special-version C30 is enough to spark
island fever among those longing to leave civilization behind and embrace
the Aloha spirit of adventure.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20071030/LATU196)
The beauty of Volvo's new C30 is that it begs to be customized. Like a
blank canvas or a pristine white sand beach, Heico's designers dressed the
solid white flanks of the C30's exterior with a radiant, splashy orange
surf-pattern kit. The bright orange wave originates at the lower front
fenders, artfully climbs up the doors, crests the edges of the tailgate and
wraps neatly around the rear fascia.
Inspired by the well-toned surfers who spend countless hours battling
the waves, the Heico C30's refined bodywork is rippling with its own
athletic, muscular appearance. Widened fender flares and lower side skirts
are painted to match the body for a seamless appearance. The front features
integrated spoiler flaps, three larger air ducts, combined fog and
cornering lights and a sport grille emblazoned with Volvo's iron mark. A
deeper and wider rear skirt frames quad stainless-steel exhaust pipes.
The hunkered-down look is further accentuated by a modified sport
suspension with performance shocks and springs that lower the vehicle by 40
mm. An awesome set of 19-inch five-spoke light alloy VOLUTION(R) V TITAN
wheels is wrapped with low-profile 235/35R19 Continental Sport Contact III
tires. Bringing the action to a stop is the job of the enhanced four-piston
brake system. Ocean-blue painted calipers displaying the Heico Sportiv logo
grab onto 326 x 30 mm discs via sport brake pads.
Surfing is a highly addictive sport that's guaranteed to generate an
adrenaline rush for the experienced and novice alike. The same can be said
about the enhanced capabilities of the Heico C30's modified powerplant. The
stock 2.5-liter 5-cylinder turbocharged engine has been massaged to deliver
a robust 300 horsepower at 5500 rpm and a stout 309 lb.-ft. of torque at
3500 rpm. So equipped, Heico says this C30 can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h
(62 mph) in just 5.4 seconds.
The turbocharger and intercooler have been modified for enhanced
performance while breathing is improved via a Heico sport air filter. To
ensure that the engine delivers the goods, Heico has fitted an enhanced ECU
power upgrade to the show car. Since enthusiasts like to take matters into
their own hands, the C30 is equipped with Volvo's slick-shifting six-speed
manual gearbox that transmits power to the front wheels. All of the safety
features found on the production C30, including Dynamic Stability and
Traction Control (DSTC) remain operative on this totally radical ride.
Vibrant sights and sounds of the islands have been lavishly interpreted
and applied to the Heico C30's cabin. Open the door and even the most jaded
dude or dudette is apt to exclaim "Cowabunga!" The interior takes the
orange theme to the next level. Like a spectacular ocean sunset, tropical
flowers or custom surfboard, the depth and richness of the hue is sure to
cause double and triple takes.
The bespoke high-quality sport bucket seats emblazoned with the Heico
Sportiv logos are swathed in rich orange leather with matching orange
stitching. But the Heico team didn't stop there. The material also covers
the split-folding rear seats, door panels, steering wheel, floor console
armrest, shift knob and parking brake handle. Meanwhile, the matching shade
of orange has been skillfully applied to the dashboard, floor mats and even
the seatbelts.
Building upon the C30's high tech ambience, stainless steel doorsills
with the Heico Sportiv logo add to the look of luxury. The C30's signature
super-slim center console is covered with brushed aluminum like the
production car. The alloy theme continues with Heico's aluminum pedal set,
driver's footrest and aluminum door pins.
The C30's Premium Sound system, standard on the production T5 Version
2.0, features a digital 5x130W ICE Power amplifier from Alpine(R), Dolby(R)
Pro Logic II Surround and 10 loudspeakers from Danish speaker manufacturer
Dynaudio(R). Total output is an amazing 650 watts. Also included is an
auxiliary audio jack for connecting MP3 players and an in-dash CD that can
playback MP3 and WMA format music files.
Calling this specially prepared C30 a concept car is a bit of a
misnomer. It's more of an "idea car" that can be replicated by anyone with
the desire and motivation to do so. "This is not just a one-off prototype,"
says Holger Hedtke, president of German tuning and motor sports company
Heico Sportiv. "All the performance parts used are available in our tuning
product range."
Heico Sportiv was founded outside of Frankfurt, Germany in 1995. It has
grown to become Europe's leading Volvo tuning firm. Heico has the longest
running history of endurance racing featuring Volvo cars spanning 13 years.
This serves as the engineering basis for offering high-quality components
for Volvo road cars. Please refer to http://www.heicosportivna.com for more
information.
VCNA provides marketing, sales, service, technology and training to
Volvo automobile retailers in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. For
more information on specific production vehicles or special vehicles please
refer to the Volvo Cars of North America, LLC public relations website at:
http://www.volvocars-pr.com.
SOURCE Volvo Cars of North America
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