Heico Sportiv->ke2017 and Pirelli started a close cooperation back in 2009 and this year, as a celebration of Pirelli's centenary, the tuner created a special-edition Volvo V40 Pirelli. The car not only received updates to the exterior and interior, but also an extra 50 horsepower under the hood.

The V40->ke4155 is a car that gets little attention, but somehow Heico Sportiv managed to completely change its look, making it more appealing and sportier. This doesn't mean the tuner made tons of updates; instead, it opted to keep the exterior and interior updates to a minimum and updated only the essential parts of the V40.

The package seen here has been built on the V40 with a 1.6-liter engine, but according to the tuner, it can be applied to any model in the lineup.

Click past the jump to read more about the Volvo V40 "Pirelli" by Heico Sportiv.

2013 Volvo V40 "Pirelli" by Heico Sportiv

Specifications
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  • Model: 2013 Volvo V40 "Pirelli" by Heico Sportiv
  • Horsepower: 200
  • Torque: 221
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Pros
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Exterior

The exterior is more aggressive than ever, as it received a two-part front spoiler and diffuser-look rear skirt. Both the front spoiler and the rear skirt are made in polyurethane plastic (PUR-R-RIM) and help make the car look more stylish and improve the aerodynamics of the V40.

The rear skirt also hides the left and right oval tailpipes of the quad-outlet exhaust system. The stainless steel tailpipes measure 120-by-74 mm (4.72-by-2.91 inches) in diameter on the inside and are painted in a combination of black chrome and high-sheen chrome plating.

The V40 Pirelli is painted in black combined with a red decorative strip.

Interior

For the interior, the tuner also opted for black trim combined with red stitching. As new features, the V40 Pirelli received a sport steering wheel, gear shift and hand brake handle; a piano-black speedometer casing and floating central console; and elegant velour floor mats with embossed tire-tread profiles.

Drivetrain

In the standard version, the 1.6-liter turbo engine delivers a total of 150 horsepower and 177 pound-feet of torque. Heico however, managed to increase the output to a total of 200 horsepower and 221 pound-feet of torque.

With these updated the V40 Pirelli will sprint from 0 to 60 mph in just 7.9 seconds (down from 8.1 seconds) and up to a top speed of 142 mph (up from 130 mph).

Suspensions and brakes

Because this is a "Pirelli" edition it comes equipped with a new set of 19-inch wheels wrapped in 235/35R19 Pirelli P Zeros tires.

The tuner is also offering a new suspension system that will lower the car's ride by 30 mm (1.18 inches).

Prices

Prices for the Volvo V40 "Pirelli" by Heico Sportiv will be announced at a later date.

Competition

Audi A3 Sportback

If you ask us, the Audi A3 is definitely our first choice in sport hatchbacks. It features that elegant Audi look, can be further customized and, of course, in its standard garb is a little bit more powerful than the V40.

Still, thanks to the updates offered by Heico Sportiv, the V40 is a bit more powerful than the top version A3, which gets a 1.8-liter TFSI that delivers a total of 180 horsepower. Even though it comes up short in power, the A3 is still a little bit faster, as it sprints from 0 to 60 mph in 7.3 seconds and up to a top speed of 144 mph.

BMW 1-Series Sport and Urban Line

The BMW 1-Series can be the perfect alternative for those looking for a luxury hatchback; still it has never been on the top list of our favorite models.

Customers interested can choose between two four-cylinder gasoline engines and three four-cylinder diesel units. The most powerful version is the 120d, which gets a 2.0-liter engine with an output of 184 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque. This version can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 7.2 seconds and up to a top speed of 142 mph.

Conclusion

With these minimal updates, Heico Sportiv managed to transform the V40 into the sporty hatchback that never was. If the tuning kit comes in at a reasonable price, we expect it to be a pretty big seller.