Connecticut-based performance tuner Callaway Cars has announced the new Callaway Corvette C8 Launch Edition, set to make its debut this week at the Corvettes at Carlisle event in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. To help build hype for the reveal, Callaway Cars has released a series of design sketches that depict the upgraded C8 Corvette Stingray’s new design.
The new Callaway Corvette C8 Launch Edition rendering images show off a massive rear wing, as well as a revised rear bumper and carbon fiber diffuser, the latter of which houses a Double-D rounded center exhaust treatment. In the corners, there are upgraded Callaway Forged C8 wheels, while new lower side skirts complete the profile view.
The Callaway-tuned C8 Corvette will include updates in the cabin as well, with an Alcantara horn cover, door sills panels, new pedals, and embroidered floor mats. Under the hood, there’s a ported intake manifold and new intake.
It’s possible Callaway Cars is gearing up to offer a decent power boost as well, which could come in the form of turbocharging or supercharging for the new C8 Corvette Stingray. Although the C8’s ECU has been a notoriously tough nut to crack, that hasn’t stopped others from adding boost. To note, the standard naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 LT2 gasoline engine is rated at 490 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque.
To give you an idea of the sort of power bump that may be in store, previous Callaway-tuned Corvettes include the SC757, a supercharged C7-generation Z06 making 757 horsepower and 777 pound-feet of torque.
More information on the new Callaway C8 Corvette will be released when the car debuts in Pennsylvania. The event is set to kick off tomorrow, August 26th, and will run through Saturday, August 28th, with thousands of Corvettes slated to make an appearance. For those attending, the Callaway Cars display will be located in the Carlisle’s Manufacturers Midway.
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Comments
I would have to see the wing in person but the rest of the kit looks very tasteful. I really like the rear bumper/diffuser treatment and the center mount exhaust.
Callaway used to be recognizable with unique front and rear fascias. Now it’s just a body kit and no engine tuning. You’d think GM would give Callaway the key to the PCM.
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Have fun in Carlisle. Would like to see the Callaway C8 displayed at SEMA this November.
I kind of like the look, but wonder if the aerodynamics are tested and clearly better than stock. I do not like that the Callaway logo on the diffuser is so prominent – especially compared to the Corvette logo.
JRF:
It’s a head turner show car. Big Callaway logo will help sell golf clubs.