HEICO SPORTIV
The combination of experience since 1972, combined with a Volvo dealership, successful Volvo motorsports team and tuning programs exclusively for Volvo make Heico Sportiv the world’s leading independent luxury enhancer for the Volvo brand.
The story starts way back in 1972 when founder Holger Hedtke realised his passion for Volvo cars. By opening a Volvo dealership, he turned that passion into a career and not long after that Heico Sportiv GmbH was found as a Volvo cars tuning company.
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Since then, Heico Sportiv offers products which embody all that HEICO stands for: Designed in Germany. Engineered in Germany. Produced in Germany. With with unmatched passion for the Volvo brand.
The range of products is from power upgrades, light alloy rims, sport exhaust systems, sport chassis and brakes to interior and exterior design elements.[/expander_maker]
HEICO SPORTIV HISTORY
1972
Holger Hedtke – the founder of Heico Sportiv discovered his passion for Volvo cars.
![HEICO_SPORTIV_history_1972_start volvo tuning, Heico Sportiv, Pitlane Tuning Shop](https://www.pitlanetuning.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/HEICO_SPORTIV_history_1972_start.jpg)
1982
The first car of his life was a 1973 vintage Volvo 144.
![HEICO_SPORTIV_history_1982 volvo tuning, Heico Sportiv, Pitlane Tuning Shop](https://www.pitlanetuning.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/HEICO_SPORTIV_history_1982.jpg)
1989
The founder of Heico Sportiv, combined his career with his passion and opened a Volvo dealership in Weiterstadt, Germany.
![HEICO_SPORTIV_Unternehmen_Autohaus_Hedtke_1_0 volvo tuning, Heico Sportiv, Pitlane Tuning Shop](https://www.pitlanetuning.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/HEICO_SPORTIV_Unternehmen_Autohaus_Hedtke_1_0.jpg)
1995
The starting shot: HEICO Motorsport (Wiesbaden) develops two Volvo 850 Turbo Group A on behalf of Volvo Germany which competed successfully in the 24h Race at the Nürburgring Nordschleife from 1995 to 1997.
![HEICO_SPORTIV_history_1995_motorsport volvo tuning, Heico Sportiv, Pitlane Tuning Shop](https://www.pitlanetuning.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/HEICO_SPORTIV_history_1995_motorsport.jpg)
1996
The first products such as performance enhancements, sport brake systems and differential locks derived from Heico Sportiv’s engagement in racing are offered for sale on road vehicles as well.
![HEICO_SPORTIV_history_1996_first_products_2 volvo tuning, Heico Sportiv, Pitlane Tuning Shop](https://www.pitlanetuning.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/HEICO_SPORTIV_history_1996_first_products_2.jpg)
1998
In 1998, HEICO Motorsport (Wiesbaden)’s successful engagement resulted in HEICO SPORTIV (Weiterstadt)’s first in house-developed and deployed Group A racing-touring car based on the Volvo S40 2.0. HEICO SPORTIV given the title “Official Volvo Motorsport Partner”.
![HEICO_SPORTIV_history_1998_motorsport_S40 volvo tuning, Heico Sportiv, Pitlane Tuning Shop](https://www.pitlanetuning.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/HEICO_SPORTIV_history_1998_motorsport_S40.jpg)
1999
HEICO SPORTIV GmbH & Co. KG is opened and moved it’s own headquarters to Darmstadt, Germany.
![HEICO_SPORTIV_history_1999_formation_HEICO volvo tuning, Heico Sportiv, Pitlane Tuning Shop](https://www.pitlanetuning.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/HEICO_SPORTIV_history_1999_formation_HEICO.jpeg)
2000
The first Heico Volution wheels are launched.
![HEICO_SPORTIV_VOLUTION_V_teaser_history volvo tuning, Heico Sportiv, Pitlane Tuning Shop](https://www.pitlanetuning.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/HEICO_SPORTIV_VOLUTION_V_teaser_history.jpg)
2001
Volvo V40 T4 SPORT EDITION: the first special model for Volvo is launched.
![HEICO_SPORTIV_history_2001_2003_V40_T4_edition volvo tuning, Heico Sportiv, Pitlane Tuning Shop](https://www.pitlanetuning.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/HEICO_SPORTIV_history_2001_2003_V40_T4_edition.jpg)
2004
Heico Sportiv, moves it’s headquarters back to Weiterstadt close to it’s own Volvo showroom.
![HEICO_SPORTIV_history_2004_company volvo tuning, Heico Sportiv, Pitlane Tuning Shop](https://www.pitlanetuning.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/HEICO_SPORTIV_history_2004_company.jpeg)
2006
Construction of the ConceptCar HEICO HS3 Thor on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation for the SEMA SHOW in Las Vegas.
![HEICO_SPORTIV_history_2006_concept_car_HS3_Thor volvo tuning, Heico Sportiv, Pitlane Tuning Shop](https://www.pitlanetuning.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/HEICO_SPORTIV_history_2006_concept_car_HS3_Thor.jpg)
2007
Presentation of Volvo HS8 HPC: Prototype model for SEMA Las Vegas show.
![HEICO_SPORTIV_history_2007_concept_car_HS8_HPC volvo tuning, Heico Sportiv, Pitlane Tuning Shop](https://www.pitlanetuning.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/HEICO_SPORTIV_history_2007_concept_car_HS8_HPC.jpg)
2008
Heico Sportiv makes performance upgrades on 29 Volvo V70/XC70 special cars for UK and Irish police forces.
![HEICO_SPORTIV_history_2008_Volvo_V70_police_car volvo tuning, Heico Sportiv, Pitlane Tuning Shop](https://www.pitlanetuning.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/HEICO_SPORTIV_history_2008_Volvo_V70_police_car.jpg)
2010
Heico expands its headquarter to add more room for dynamometer and motorsport business.
![HEICO_SPORTIV_history_2010_company volvo tuning, Heico Sportiv, Pitlane Tuning Shop](https://www.pitlanetuning.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/HEICO_SPORTIV_history_2010_company.jpg)
2015
Heico Sportiv presents its full individualisation program for the XC90
![HEICO_SPORTIV_Volvo_XC90_256_teaser_history2 volvo tuning, Heico Sportiv, Pitlane Tuning Shop](https://www.pitlanetuning.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/HEICO_SPORTIV_Volvo_XC90_256_teaser_history2.jpg)
2018
Heico Sportiv presents its full individualisation program for the XC60
![Heico_Sportiv_China volvo tuning, Heico Sportiv, Pitlane Tuning Shop](https://www.pitlanetuning.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Heico_Sportiv_China.jpg)