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Callaway’s AeroWagon Is A Sexy 2014 Corvette C7 Stingray Shooting Brake

If you know Corvette, chances are you also know Callaway, which has been making unique Corvettes for as long as we can remember. And the company just designed another splendid custom Corvette that sports the shooting brake body style, which has traditionally incorporated a coupe-style cabin with the rear end of a wagon. Shooting brakes, in general, have seen somewhat of a resurrection lately, being shown by several manufacturers in concept and production cars.

Upon first glance, the Callaway AeroWagon’s shooting brake design is very attractive and seems to be right at home on the C7. And get this: the rear hatch will contain carbon fiber structural elements developed using the company’s proprietary Resin Transfer Molding process, which should allow it to be both strong and lightweight. In addition, Callaway says the AeroWagon will be able to reach over 200 MPH, though how it will achieve this feat isn’t clear just yet, as the “base” 2014 Corvette Stingray isn’t likely to have a top speed exceeding 200 mph.

We hope that Callaway will bring this gorgeous creation to market when the new Corvette begins its North American roll-out later this year. How realistic is that wish? According to Callaway, the AeroWagon will see the light of day if demand is sufficient (isn’t the always the case?), with the company currently taking orders for the car, with the price expected to not exceed $15,000. If all goes as planned, the first Callaway AeroWagons should be lighting up the streets by the fourth quarter of 2013. Anyone want to go halfsies?

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  1. That is actually pretty hot……like the Ferrari FF If I had the cash I’d take a red one.

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  2. Like it 😀

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  3. Love…direct competitor for the Ferrari.

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  4. Damn, and I used to hate the idea of Shooting Brakes up until a few seconds ago. I really can’t hate this if it looks that good.

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  5. Needs a little work where it blends into the rear fascia.. actually it’s the fact that it doesnt blend that is the problem
    I like the idea, and love shooting brakes, the Volvo 1800ES is outstanding looking, maybe even better than the FF (could be because i love the 1800E so much).
    But I can help but think of where $15k could very potently be used elsewhere on the C7, even if you decide to just spend $15000 on rear tires it would be so worth it.

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  6. Nice looking design. At first glimpse, it looks like a 2 door Porsche Panamerica.

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  7. Ouch!!! Wait, I thought GM spent tons of money and resources to create a whole new C7 image that will cater to younger buyers. By licensing this to Callaway, they have just destroyed the C7 image and we’re back to high tech “grocery getter”. What???? GM what are you doing? Pedigree, does it mean anything anymore?

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    1. If you want to talk about pedigree take a look at Ferrari and their FF I don’t think that’s a grocery getter Ferrari.

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    2. I’m not sure what you are getting at here. That the legendary tuner Callaway has no pedigree, or cache with the youth, or that a shooting brake is for old guys?

      In both cases you couldn’t be more mistaken.

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  8. Figures, I want a wagon or a hatch and it only comes on a Vette or a Cadillac. Doesn’t that seem odd? There is a market for these vehicles but not for the Cruze? Maybe Callaway could make a Cruze Sport Tourer?

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  9. I’m like some others above. I want to hate the idea and rant that it’s the ugliest and stupidest thing in the world, but somehow it looks damn good! I’m not even sure why it works, but it looks cool.

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  10. The first thing That came to mind upon laying eyes on this photo was the Ferrari.It just adds to the beauty of an already spectacular design. Hope it is a run away success.

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  11. I like it. Now where do I bolt on the roof rack?

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  12. GM should supply Callaway an engine, then Callaway can build their own Super Shooting Star Streamlined Mobile based on their OWN design. Please leave Corvette, the jewel in GMs crown alone 🙁 Especially NOW!!!

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  13. One last thing, you will NEVER

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  14. You will NEVER EVER EVER see an SRT Viper with that abomination attached to its rear end. Food for thought GM!!!

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    1. It shows how rigidly inflexable SRT is if they never want to experiment with new bodystyles. Even Porsche’s 911 has different body styles and nobody is knocking them for trying something new.

      Heck, consider the C5 FRC. That was a new body style back then. Were you just as vocal in opposition to a change in body styles then as you are now?

      Personally, I’m glad there are people in the automotive industry that are willing to be creative and reach out the public with cars that appeal to them. If they didn’t, we’d all be stuck with boring and changless cars like the Corolla, or the Towncar.

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  15. Wow the whole car for $15000!

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    1. $15,000 for the modification.

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  16. That’s very cool! Do have any more shots, different angles (3/4 back or straight back) that would give a better dimensional perspective.

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  17. That is an intriguing offer. Only an extra $15K? I want to hate it and cry and scream but I am strangely attracted to it. Does it come in blue? 😉

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