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  • Callaway Corvette Z06 and a Tale of 757 Horsepower

    Callaway Cars announced details and numbers for the flagship model in the performance lineup. Corvette Z06 is equipped with Callaway’s GenThree Supercharger and produces the stunning 757 hp (556 kW) and 777 lb-ft of torque. The beast will complete the 0-60 mph (100 km/h) sprint in just 2.8 seconds and a quarter mile in 10.5 seconds.

    In order to reach that massive power output, the supercharger needs and larger size. The Callaway GenThree supercharger in now 32% per cent larger.

    Callaway Cars and the technology incorporated

    With great power comes and great cooling. Callaway’s engineers know, that maximizing the power also means upgrading the cooling system. They created a special triple-element intercooler configuration, that provides lower and well-controlled inlet charge air temperature, compared to a single or smaller dual-element designs. In fact, the supercharger is visible and even without opening the hood. Cool, right?

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    The supercharger assembly comes with redesigned manifold, that helps maintaining consistent air temperatures and low restriction. The technology even boosts the functionality of the cylinders, which results on broad torque, measured at over 500 lb-ft from 2,000 to 6,400 rpm.

    And when it comes to quality, we all know, that Callaway vehicles are crafted with precision and desire and come fresh out of the fabric with warranty and promise for quality and great functionality.

    Further Callaway Corvette Z06 Features:

    • Callaway GenThree Supercharger (pat. pend.)
    • with Triple-Element Intercooler System
    • Callaway Supercharger Hood Surround
    • Callaway Carbon Fiber Engine Mid-Covers
    • Callaway High Flow Air Intake System
    • Callaway Embroidered Floor Mats
    • Callaway Anodized Aluminum Door Sill Panels
    • Callaway Exterior and Interior Badging
    • Callaway Underhood Build Plaque with Vehicle Identification Number
    • Callaway Key Fobs
    • Callaway Authenticity Documentation Package
    • Callaway 3 Year, 36,000 Mile Limited Warranty

    And at the end what do you get? A confident vehicle with some stunningly high amounts of power, advanced technology and high levels of adrenaline.

    Source: Callaway Cars

  • Callaway Debuts Custom Chevy Corvette Z06 at National Corvette Museum

    Callaway Corvette Z06 looked from aboveToday is the big reveal of Callaway’s 2015 Chevy Corvette Z06 which will happen at the National Corvette Museum. Although the company did not release much of visual information on the car, it disclosed the details on the new package. The car is based on the Z06 and can achieve almost limitless levels of power. The reason for this is that the modified by Callaway horsepower and torque are currently awaiting final validation.

    Precisely, the company added a GenThree supercharger system with 32% more displacement than the stock one, better manifold design s well as triple-element intercooling system. The most prominent factor in power maximization is the reduction of inlet air temperature. This is done via the exposure of supercharger’s large plenum area to outside ambient airflow.

    SEE ALSO: Rocky Ridge and Callaway Create a Special Edition Silverado  

    This also means that the intercooling system is also changed, which in turn contributes for the ambient charge air temperature and the low air restriction. Furthermore, the geometry of the supercharger housing was made in such way that it allows for additional optimization. The result: more power and torque without any compromises.

    The Callaway package for the Corvette Z06 has a staring price of $16,995 USD and includes in-house made GenThree Supercharger with triple-element intercooler system, supercharger surround hood ring, carbon engine covers, high flow air intake system, embroidered floor mats, anodized aluminum door sill panels, unique badging, underhood build plaque with VIN and key fobs.

    More news and pictures are going to be announced very soon.

    Source: Callaway via Facebook 

  • Rocky Ridge and Callaway Create a Special Edition Silverado

    2015-Callaway-Chevrolet-Silverado-Rocky-RidgeTHUMBSEMA Show isn’t the only automotive exhibit happening in the United States. Texas Motor Speedway is one of the events where people can be introduced to new tuning models such as Callaway’s latest project. For it they have collaborated with Rocky Ridge Trucks of Franklin Springs, Georgia. The end result is called 2015 Callaway Chevrolet Silverado Rocky Ridge Special Edition. 

    The 540 horsepower supertruck was revealed by two special persons: Chase Elliott (NASCAR Nationwide Series points leader) and his father Bill Elliott (Sprint Cup champion). To achieve this amount of power both tuning companies have used a supercharger system.

    In fact, it is with a third generation design, meaning that it is completely new. It was introduced earlier this year in the Callaway Corvette. The new supercharger housing and integrated intake manifold delivers better airflow and increased charge air cooling capability. In addition, the intake manifold runner cross-section and length were tuned for a broad torque band.

    The new triple-element intercooler configuration is provided by Callaway. It lowers inlet charge air temperatures. Due to system’s increased efficiency, the trucks can produce more consistent power.

    The tuners also provided Silverado’s new exhaust system, which uses a very low restriction muffler assembly with an abbreviated tail pipe, exiting at the side of the bed, in front of the rear tire. It has a full stainless steel construction and includes Double-D tip.

    Source: Callaway

  • 2014 Callaway Chevrolet Corvette Gets Torque Update [627 HP; 827 Nm]

    2014-callaway-corvette-005-THUMBThe last time we have heard about 2014 Callaway Chevrolet Corvette Callaway it produced the astonishing 620 horsepower (456 kW) and 810 Nm (600 lb-ft) of torque. These figures obviously weren’t enough for the tuners and engineers at Callaway so they have opted for a toque update. After vehicle testing and validation, the vehicle has been rated at 627 horsepower (461 kW) at 6400 rpm and 827 Nm (610 lb-ft) at 4400 rpm of torque. In other words over the stock Corvette baseline the increase is exactly 167 hp (123 kW) and 196 Nm (145 lb-ft).

    The graphic below illustrates the increase in power due to Callaway‘s new supercharger design and single acoustic chamber exhaust system. The horsepower increases gradually from idle to maximum engine speed, thus avoiding peaking at 6000 rpm. You can also see a broad torque curve with output of more than 678 Nm (500 lb-ft) at only 2200 rpm.

    Callaway’s supercharger system features intake manifold design with new intercooler design, and a 2300cc high helix angle as well as four-lobe rotor pack. In fact, the tuners have developed the long-runner manifold to enhance the mid-range torque. The result ism 77 Nm (57 lb-ft) more than last year’s Callaway Corvette.

    The intercooler system features three discrete liquid-to-air cooling elements, thus providing great inlet air cooling efficiency. In addition, the extended supercharger housing, convective heat transfer yields additional reduction of inlet air temperature. This provides more oxygen for the volume of air and at the same time enhances the power and helps prevent engine-damaging detonation.

    Source: Callaway

  • 2014 Callaway Chevrolet Corvette – 620HP and 810Nm

    2014 Callaway Chevrolet Corvette - Front Angle

    2014 Callaway Chevrolet Corvette will be on display this Thursday through Saturday at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, US. Callaway’s third generation Corvette supercharger system has a completely new design. The engineers developed a new supercharger housing and associated intake manifold for improved airflow and increased charge air cooling capability.

    The supercharger is a 2.3 liter Eaton TVS with high thermal efficiency, OEM-certified quality, and service-proven reliability. A new triple-element intercooler configuration provides significantly lower inlet charge air temperatures than possible with single and dual element designs.

    The new Callaway Corvette exhaust system utilizes a single acoustic muffler to attenuate harsh frequencies and accentuate low frequency tones, while allowing spent gases to exit the exhaust system with minimized restriction. Callaway’s signature Double-D exhaust tips are wider than previous Double-D tips to complement the new Corvette’s center exhaust bezel.

    Last, but not least are the carbon fiber manifold base covers, exterior emblems and interior badging further distinguish the 2014 Callaway Corvette.

    The LT1 powertrain delivers 620HP (456 kW) and 810Nm (600 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 3.4 seconds and a top speed of over 322 km/h (200 mph).

    2014 Callaway Chevrolet Corvette - Rear Angle

    2014 Callaway Chevrolet Corvette - Side View

    2014 Callaway Corvette Standard Equipment

    • Callaway Supercharger System (pat. pend.)
    • Supercharger-Surround Hood Trim Ring
    • High Flow Intake System
    • Low Restriction Exhaust System
    • Callaway Embroidered Floor Mats
    • Callaway Door Sill Panels
    • Exterior and Interior Callaway Badging
    • Underhood Build Plaque
    • Callaway Key Fob
    • Authenticity Documentation Package
    • 3 Year/36,000 Mile Limited Warranty

    Optional Equipment

    • 5 Year/100,000 Mile Powertrain Service Contract
    • Callaway Wheel and Tire Packages
    • National Corvette Museum Delivery
    • Callaway Factory Delivery
    • Optional suspension, brakes, body and interior equipment will be introduced during the course of the model year.

    MSRP $22,995

    Source: Callaway

  • Callaway Chevrolet Camaro Z28 – US Price $94,995

    Callaway has released full details about their upgrade package for the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z28. The package includes mainly performance upgrades and some styling modifications.

    The 7.0 liter supercharged V8 is boosted to 660HP (486 kW) and 840Nm (620 lb-ft) of torque, which is an increase of 150HP and 190Nm. The engine is connected to 6-speed manual gearbox. 0-100 km/h in 3.7 seconds and ¼ mile in 11.5 seconds with terminal speed of 199 km/h (124 mph).

    Callaway also improved the aerodynamics package, which is carefully tested in a wind tunnel.

    Other highlights include Brembo carbon ceramic brake system and Pirelli performance tires. There are also race-spec dampers and a high-flow intake and a low-restriction exhaust. Last, but not least are the dash plaque, key fob, underhood build plaque, exterior badging and embroidered floor mats along with an optional car cover.

    Production will be limited to 10 units with pricing starting from $94,955. Each of them comes with a three-year / 36,000-mile limited warranty.

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    Source: Chevrolet

  • Callaway Introduces Chevrolet Corvette Stingray SC610

    2014-Callaway-Chevrolet-Corvette-Stingray-THUMBCallaway Chevrolet Corvette Stingray SC610 is a high performance version of the latest Corvette Stingray. In 2013 Callaway Competition won the ADAC GT Masters championship. The major benefit and consequence was that Chevrolet authorized Callaway to construct and homologate Corvette C7R GT3 race cars for FIA competition.

    The specialist has refined this Corvette model in terms of performance and exterior appearance, by offering two special enhancement packages for the car as well as engine modification. Just to name some new features, Callaway included direct fuel injection, continuously variable valve timing and advanced engine management control architecture.

    First of all, the LT1 powertrain of the Stingray has been modified and now generates 610 hp (450 kW) at 6400 rpm, while the torque is of 753 Nm (556 lb-ft) at 4500 rpm. This makes it possible for the SC610 to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in only 3.4 seconds, and at the same time to maintain unchanged fuel consumption.

    To go further into details, the supercharger system which has been added features Eaton’s TVS four-lobe, high helix rotor pack, OEM-certified quality and service-proven reliability. In fact, Callaway’s new supercharger housing and manifold have been entirely redesigned for improved airflow, while the new intercooler configuration minimizes charge air temperature.

    It is also important to mention that the supercharger is being front-driven. It has a new design which extends through the hood, which has been framed by a Callaway Carbon hood surround panel and integrated underhood air extractor.

    2014 Callaway Corvette Standard Equipment:

    • Eaton TVS (Twin Vortices Series) Supercharger System
    • Callaway Honker High Flow Intake System
    • Callaway Double-D Stainless Steel Exhaust System
    • Callaway Carbon Hood Surround/Extractor, with “Supercharged” Emblems
    • Callaway Exterior Badging
    • Callaway Door Sill Panels
    • Callaway Floor Mats
    • Callaway Underhood Plaque with Vehicle Identification Number
    • Callaway Dash Plaque
    • Callaway Key Fob
    • Callaway Corvette Authenticity Documentation
    • Callaway 3 year/36,000 mile Limited Warranty

    2014 Callaway Corvette Optional Equipment:

    • Callaway AeroWagon Package (Spring 2014)
    • Callaway Nine Spoke Wheel/Michelin Tire package (Spring 2014)
    • Callaway Coil-Over Suspension with Double Adjustable Dampers (Spring 2014)
    • Callaway ShortThrow Shifter (Spring 2014)
    • Callaway Le Mans GT Brake Package (Spring 2014)
    • Callaway Sport interior Group (Spring 2014)
    • Callaway Carbon Body Package (Spring 2014)
    • Callaway Carbon Splitter (Spring 2014)
    • Callaway Carbon Rear Spoiler (Spring 2014)
    • Callaway Carbon Rocker Panels (Spring 2014)
    • Callaway Corvette Car Cover
    • National Corvette Museum Delivery
    • Callaway Factory Delivery
    • Callaway Extended 5 year/100,000 mile Limited Powertrain Service Contract

    Source: Callaway

  • 2014 Chevrolet Callaway SS – 570HP and 722Nm

    Chevrolet has announced the 2014 Callaway SS, which a world-class performance sedan, quicker and faster than imports costing thousands more.

    2014 Callaway SS is powered by a 6.2 liter V8 – 570HP (419 kW) at 6,400RPM and 722Nm (535 lb-ft) of torque at 4,000RPM. 0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) – electronically limited. ¼ mile in 12.4 seconds with terminal speed of 176 km/h (110 mph).

    Callaway SS Standard Equipment

    • Eaton Roots-style TVS supercharger system
    • Liquid-to-air intercooler, integral to intake manifold base
    • Increased flow rate fuel injectors
    • High flow intake system
    • Low restriction exhaust system
    • Badging, exterior and interior
    • Embroidered floor mats
    • Callaway key fobs
    • Callaway SS authenticity documentation
    • Callaway 3 year/36,000 mile limited warranty

    Callaway SS Optional Equipment

    • Callaway 5 year/100,000 mile powertrain service contract
    • Callaway SS car cover
    • Callaway factory delivery

    Source: Chevrolet

  • Callaway Corvette GT3 Racing

    Callaway Competition GmbH, Leingarten Germany has presented the new GT3 version of Chevrolet Corvette C7. The race car complies with FIA regulations and is going to compete in GT3-class.

    Specialists, like Callaway, require authorization from original equipment manufacturers, like Chevrolet, to submit the homologation forms necessary to allow their version of the car to be the version allowed in FIA competition.  As Callaway has just received the required letter of authorization from Chevrolet, Callaway has become the appointed specialist representative for building and holding the homologation of the Corvette C7 FIA GT3 race cars.

    Callaway has also been the homologation holder for the Corvette C6 version of the GT3 car with the FIA. The Callaway team is currently the most successful in GT3, based on numerous Drivers and Team Championships from 2007 to present.

    Source: Chevrolet

  • 2014 Callaway Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Under Development

    Callaway-Chevy-THUMBThe engineers at Callaway have just disclosed that they are working on the development of supercharged versions of 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra. Both models will go under testing and validation, which is going to happen over the next weeks.

    This means that behind the forceful machines will lay in the future the supercharged 5.3L and 6.2L engines. The specialists are expecting to finish the work on the project later this year, and in addition they are aiming for a premium performance, quality and value.

    When the Callaway’s proven supercharging techniques are applied, the vehicles are expected to exceed 450 horsepower (330 kW) for the 5.3L configuration and to produce more than 540 horsepower (398 kW) in the 6.2L engine.

    On the other hand, it is promised that the new 5.3L and 6.2L EcoTec3 engines will be equipped with technological advances as direct injection and variable valve timing. The result will end up in better and higher control of engine operating parameters.

    The goal is to deliver additional tools for improved compatibility with supercharging positive manifold pressure, as well as a clearer path for 50-state emissions compliance and extended durability.

    Furthermore, the wheel, tire, suspension, interior and body are also to be upgraded. Other features which are currently in development are the legendary Honker air intake and DD exhaust systems.

    Source: Callaway

  • Callaway AeroWagonette Offers Practical New Design

    Callaway-AeroWagon-Concept-THUMBCallaway AeroWagonette is an iteration of its recent model carrying the name AeroWagon Concept. In the first place, the AeroWagonette was created in response to the many requests that small children be accommodated into the AeroWagon plans.

    The designer behind this project – Paul Deutschman, created a unique capsule that will allow up to three children to ride along behind their parents in the appropriate amount of isolation. In addition, this was especially designed for children that were particularly bothersome.

    The Callaway AeroWagon is capable of speeds in excess of 200 mph, while the AeroWagonette proves safer and slower. SpacEx founder Elon Musk will be engaged to supply the coupling and decoupling strategy that was utilized in the docking of the ISS.

    Furthermore, the AeroWagonette will be also self balancing. In addition, there will be a technology included which will give the opportunity to the driver to select a Retrieve or Refuse strategy for re-docking.

    At the driver’s disposal, the unit can be de-coupled and continue unimpeded, but without directional control. Also at the driver’s command will be 14 separate and remotely deployable airbags within the AeroWagonette.

    Source: Callaway Cars