Volvo V70 T6 AWD R-Design by Heico Sportiv

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Volvo specialists at German tuning firm Heico Sportiv have created a new special edition set for release in Germany. The Volvo V70 T6 AWD R-Design will be limited to 100 units.

Engineers have tuned the straight-six turbocharged petrol engine to deliver a power increase of seven percent to 239 kW and up to 460 Nm of torque. The Volvo-approved tuner uses "a revised engine management system" to help with the improved performance. When mated to a Geartronic six-speed automatic transmission, the refined engine get the car to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds on its way to an electronically limited 250 km/h top speed. The car has a combined fuel consumption rating of 10.6 liters per 100 kilometers.

Other features on the 30-millimeter lowered car include 19-inch wheels wrapped in Pirelli tires, sports dampers and springs, and a sport suspension. Also available are 18-inch R-Design wheels wrapped in Pirelli winter tires. A performance exhaust was also installed, as well as new bumpers, side sills, and a roof spoiler. While inside, the driver and passengers should enjoy the aluminum and leather features.

Each of the Volvo V70 T6 AWD R-Design units will be painted in Sapphire Black Metallic paint. The car will go on sale over the summer.