German tuner Heico Sportiv released their upcoming SEMA debut candidate. The Heico Volvo S80 E85. Running on 85% ethanol and 15% petrol twin turbo engine, the T6 engine boasts 350bhp at 5500 rpm and 550 Nm of torque at 4000 rpm. It only requires 5.8 seconds to accelerate to 100 kmh. Heico spokesman Holger Hedtke expressed his statement that the current power output could be higher as they have not finalized engine developments prior SEMA in Vegas.
The car is built with solid performance in mind, combining aluminium metal-effect exterior paint finish and interior design accents. As for the chassis dividion, there's an electronic all wheel drive system with Instant Traction, 40mm lowered shocks and springs, 6 pot Heico 355mm rotor brakes, and 20 inch forged alloy VOLUTION X rims with the expenses of 255/30R20 low profile Continental rubbers.
Other touches include tailpipes, window mouldings, front grill and its rubbing strips are coated with a matte finish black chrome. To improve aesthetics and aerodynamics there are front integrated spoiler lips, 3 large air ducts, integrated daylight LED as well as a Volvo sports grille. At the rear, the stainless steel exhaust system are designed to integrate with the wider rear deck spoiler.
Inside the cabin, mystique blue is the theme, comprising of high quality leather and Heico logos on its seats, seat belts and floor mats. Silver carbon fiber is used to accentuate the interior and illuminated entrance trim in stainless steel and glass features the Heico Sportiv logo.
Source: http://www.autobloggreen.com/2007/09/10/volvo-s80-high-performance-devours-e85-at-upcoming-sema-event/
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