Those who are familiar with the great minds and creations of Callaway Cars have probably seen several of their creations, including the most recent C7 Stingray which they transformed into the Callaway SC627.
According to their site, Callaway Cars Incorporated is an automotive engineering and manufacturing corporation specializing in high performance applications. Founded in 1976, the corporation’s four core business units include Callaway Cars, Callaway Carbon, Callaway Engineering and Callaway Competition with facilities in California, Connecticut and Germany. The organization produces specialty vehicles, engineering services, and performance products that showcase technological sophistication, artistry in design, and beauty in craftsmanship.
The 2015 Callaway Corvette Z06 has been on display at the National Corvette Museum’s C7 Bash in Bowling Green, Kentucky, since April 23 and will be there for the remainder of the weekend. While many of the technical specifics and performance data has yet to be released, we have been granted a little information, here is a little bit about what we can come to expect.
- Callaway
GenThree
Supercharger (pat. pend.) with Triple-Element Intercooler System - Callaway Supercharger Surround Hood Trim Ring
- Callaway Carbon Engine 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
Based on Chevrolet’s track-proven Z06, Callaway engineers’ no-compromise approach takes this Corvette to an astounding power level. While advertised Callaway horsepower and torque are pending final validation, the Callaway package adds Callaway’s new GenThree supercharger system with 32% more displacement than the stock Z06 supercharger, improved manifold design and unique triple-element intercooling system.
Callaway engineers recognize that a key contributor to maximizing power is reduction of inlet air temperature. By exposing the supercharger’s large plenum area to outside ambient airflow, the design takes advantage of the significant charge air temperature reduction provided by convective cooling. The completely redesigned intercooling system also helps maintain nearly ambient charge air temperature with exceptionally low air restriction. Plus, the supercharger housing geometry was configured to allow further optimization of the charge air path–all leading to increased power and torque without the compromises faced with underhood solutions.
Our personal experiences with the C7 Z06 have been nothing short of amazing, to say the least. We find it one amazing vehicle, not to mention the value when compared to cars that perform at a similar level. Additionally, the Z07 Package equipped Z06s we were able to drive on a road course proved how much of a track-monster Chevrolet has produced.
That being said, we have heard several reports that the Z06 can experience some decent heat-soak resulting in a loss of power during extended performance driving. Also, the factory supercharger had to be limited in size to fit under the hood without putting a raised section in the middle. As you can see Callaway has managed to solve both of these issues with the improved cooling capabilities, and increasing the blower thanks to a cutout in the hood.
We are impatiently waiting to see the horsepower and performance that these new cars will produce.