Callaway Unveils Supercharged C8 Corvette Prototype, Begins Taking Deposits
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Callaway Cars, a GM licensed specialist that distributes its vehicles through the automaker’s dealership network, unveiled its supercharged C8 Corvette Stingray program during the Corvettes at Carlisle show in Pennsylvania this week.
The Connecticut-based company says its supercharged C8 Corvette Stingray was developed to commemorate the 35the anniversary of its relationship with GM. The supercharged upgrade for the mid-engine sports car includes its 2.3L twin-screw TripleCooled supercharger, which utilizes an in-house design with Eaton TVS 2300 rotors, and promises to “reliably increase the already-outstanding performance,” of the C8 Corvette Stingray. Callaway strayed from offering a power estimate in its press release, however this same supercharger system was capable of producing up to 627 horsepower when bolted to the top of the 6.2L LT1 V8 in the C7 Corvette Stingray.
Callaway says its supercharged C8 Corvette Stingray is currently undergoing final engineering, emissions compliance testing and performance validation, with production set to commence in early 2023. Customers can get in line by placing a $1,000 deposit through Callaway’s Connecticut or California bases. As usual with Callaway, this supercharged Corvette will be sold through its network of licensed Chevrolet dealers, and vehicles with the package will be serviced at GM dealerships. The car is backed by a three-year/36,000-mile powertrain warranty, which supplements the vehicles’ GM factory warranties. The company also offers an optional five-year/60,000-mile service contract.
Callaway will announce performance statistics, official pricing and available options, which may include wheel and exhaust upgrades, once testing and validation of the system are completed later this year. The company’s supercharged Corvette arrives on the heels of its ‘B2K’ 35th Anniversary Package for the vehicle, which debuted in the spring and includes a full carbon aero kit, exterior badging, floor mats, and other cosmetic upgrades.
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When dealers are marking up vets so much I would not doubt a extra 100 large for these
I have been watching for Lingefelter/Magnusons kit, more importantly their price. But this has dealer support and warranty, which is encouraging. But no price for the this kit either.
Lingenfelter has a package that they’re starting to roll out right now. My shop has one on the way that should be here in about a month. No idea on cost yet, but with Lingenfelter’s track record, I’d expect the price to be half of what Callaway charges, and better performance.
“My shop has one on the way that should be here in about a month.” I don’t want to call you a liar Charles, but I think you may be stretching the truth a bit on that one. Lingenfelter has been saying ‘next month’ for almost a year.
The upside of the Callaway setup is a) warranty b) they have the encryption keys to the ECU so no piggyback necessary c) warranty d) they have factory support e) warranty f) they’ll probably hold their value better and g) warranty.
Boost district has a supercharger for the car as well.
I think Callaway is a little late to the party
My 2013 Corvette with performance exhaust and header plus A&A Vortech supercharger kit Dyno was 580 HP at the wheels, 645 at the engine. Total cost $58000.
No mention whether or not an upgrade is available for the convertible???
Callaway poorly tune why pay thousands for name plate
Unless they put a manual it more speed won’t solve its character flaw.