Since the previous posting on a few concept versions of the Volvo C30 by tuners got some pretty positive feedback, I’ve decided to showcase a few tune-up concepts by Volvo tuners. This is Heico Sportiv’s Heico HS4 Odin Concept car, based on the new Volvo S40. Heico created this blue beast to show at the 2005 Essen Motor Show, slapping on some nice bodykits as well as tuning up the car’s 2.5 litre turbocharged T5 powerplant. More details after the jump.
The body of the Heico HS4 Odin Concept is a lightened 1,250kg Volvo S40, but it’s inline-5 2.5 litre powerplant is from the Volvo S60/V70 R. Equipped with a larger BorgWarner turbocharger with a higher boost of 1.2 bar as compared to the original’s 1.0 bar, the Heico HS4 Odin Concept has a respectable 335bhp at 6,000rpm and 498Nm of torque at 4,500rpm under it’s hood. In stock form, the T5 engine makes about 220hp and 320Nm of torque.
To cool down the more aggresive forced induction, Heico installed a high flow intercooler, mounted at the front bumper for all to see. There is also an additional wastegate. The exhaust system is a stainless steel 3″ pipe which ends at the rear of the car with four nice shiny muffler tips. With these specs, those who love the sounds of turbines spooling and wastegates opening can expect the car to sound really really good in an aftermarket way.
The car is front wheel drive, using lighter and stronger GKN driveshafts and CV joints to transmit the increased power to the wheels through a 6-speed manual gearbox. Brakes have been upgraded to Heico four-piston calipers gripping 320mm rotors. The big brakes are hidden behind Heico Sportive Evolution V 20 inch sports wheels wrapped with Continental SportContact-2 rubber in 245/35/R20 size. The suspension system is a combination of KW dampers and Eibach springs.
The Heico HS4 Odin Concept goes from 0-100km/h in 5.3 seconds and has a top speed of 260km/h. Volvos are now so much more desirable to the younger buyer. I like how Heico used the official Volvo font for the HS4 Odin decals on the sides of the car. Oh, and in case you’re wondering what Odin means – Odin is actually the Norse god of wisdom, war, battle and death. Norse is basically Scandinavian mythology.
After dabbling for years in the IT industry, Paul Tan initially began this site as a general blog covering various topics of personal interest. With an increasing number of readers paying rapt attention to the motoring stories, one thing led to another and the rest, as they say, is history. An avid electronic gadget aficionado as well as big-time coffee lover, he's also the executive producer of the Driven motoring TV programme.
wow, the wheels are HUGE! nearly touch the wheel arch. i guess the suspension must be very very stiff.
for the engine bay is not well designed n for power wise is well don.
……… Nothings to say about this…..
the name ODIN reminds me of THOR The Thunder God,and also Asguard…but at a glance,the car still looks "stock car" despite of being extensively tuned up (with the visible roll cage..)
Still looks like uncle car.
Torque steer?? sheh!
Darn!!! I'm drooling man. Thanks Paul for the post, though volvo lovers (READ – fan of volvo; not our volvolover friend:)) can alwayz googled for tuned-up bricks, I'd say such post in paultan.org will create more added value healthy discussions on the bricks.
Just like what Jeffrey1977 said – still looks like uncle's car. Well, I must say I disagree – but like they said, beauty is in the eye's of the beholder.
Still to bad, to have this HEICO tuned S40 here will cost a bomb here in Bolehland.
VOLVO. For Life.
Quote from Paul tan above:
"The big brakes are hidden behind Heico Sportive Evolution V 20 inch sports wheels wrapped with Continental SportContact-2 rubber in 245/35/R30 size"
245/35/R30??? Wah Rim size 30 meh? or typo…
Any way, good car to own but malaysia cannot have roll cage install if want to drive on the road right?
jus curious,how come got THREE air intake hoses??
Nice. But personally, I'd prefer Evolve tuned Volvo for SEMA as it look much more mature. I think its the S60. This S40 looks a bit like a clown to me with shoes too big for its body. But I guess they needed it to put the power down to the ground. More of a track car than for daily use.
But nowadays, here in Malaysia I see quite a few young people driving Volvo. It maybe an uncle car. Maybe it was just pentioned school Headmaster 240 Volvo. But with RB20-26 you should think twice to chase them on the highway. In some Scandinavian country they even drift with Volvo. Have you seen them drift a 740GLE?
I remember sometimes ago our local auto mag featured a souped up S40 (older model). Not bad. It has shown that, Volvo is now slowly winning the younger generation. Well done for all the participating tuner house.
more suitable for Uncle age car lover.. nt for youngster..
Do you guys know that when Ford WRC team goes and recce a WRC stage, they used to use a Volvo S60 modified to WRC specs?
Unbelievable, isn't it? But yes, it's true. Don't know why Volvo hardly publicise it, maybe coz it will take away some premium value from the car if they do.
The Heico car looks mighty good. I wonder what company build the car? Surely Heico asked some motorsport preparation company to do up the car for them..
Anyway, the standard S40 sold here doesn't feel that good to drive actually, despite it looking good as a baby Volvo. Try it and see
Yeah, rims r so big, tyre so thin.. guess how much they wud cost…nice car… but volvos r for rich people… cost double in BolehScrapland!!!
Stunning. Volvo's turn me "ON" !!!!
i think it's more of a 'performance' concept… doesn't look that appealing…
the colour so damn boring…come on, it's a tuned car, use morely lively and energetic colour.
the paint may not be as bright as some but nowadays 'retro' is the way to go when it comes to paintwork.
so 1970s colours like faded orange and bright green is in
hmm…anyone know where to get a 940 pimped up?
a 740GLE may be an uncle's car, but not this one!
Strongly agree with what sarawakguy said. But anyway, the front wheel drive system is a disaster for such a great car……
da exterior is nice , dey shud sell da bodykit , hehe !
Looks like a good touring car. Surely we'll see it in the touring races soon.