Callaway C16 Speedster
Callaway C16 Speedster
Callaway Cars announced it will unveil the C16 Speedster, the third and flagship model in the C16 lineup, on the concept lawn at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, August 19, 2007.
The made-to-order C16 Speedster represents a pinnacle in American supercar design. The supercharged and intercooled 700 horsepower Callaway exotic produces class leading power, a topless cockpit with twin wind deflectors and extended headrests, exquisite bodywork and race-inspired chassis tuning. Much like its spiritual predecessors, the 1990 Callaway Speedster and 1998 C12 Speedster, the latest C16 Speedster offers a visceral open air driving experience unlike any other.
''This is Callaway Cars’ most exquisite vehicle to date,'' said company founder Reeves Callaway. ''The C16 Speedster marks our 20th anniversary with Corvette and 30th year in business, and having this statement of our passion for the automobile featured on the concept lawn at Pebble Beach is a high water mark for us.''
The C16 Speedster was penned and modeled by Paul Deutschman, architect of the “Callaway look” and designer of the original 1990 Callaway Speedster. Every body panel has been redesigned to speak to style and aerodynamics, and a hand-tooled German leather interior adds exclusivity. Door sills, the steering wheel and dash area all carry signature Callaway badging. Each Speedster is tailored to the buyer’s specifications, including interior and exterior colors and a personalized build plate.
Underneath the car’s stunning bodywork lies the heart of a racecar. The Callaway supercharged, intercooled, 6.2L all-alloy hand-built powerplant produces 700hp and 660lb-ft of torque, propelling the Speedster from 0 to 60 in an estimated 3.2 seconds. Maximum velocity of the C16 Speedster is over 210 mph.
Overall handling and road feel is transmitted by a newly developed Callaway/Eibach Multi-Pro coil-over suspension system. This joint development effort produced an advanced spring/damper system, featuring 10-position compression and rebound adjustability, allowing the driver to customize settings for specific road conditions.
A unique element the Speedster shares with its C16 siblings – Coupe and Cabrio – are Callaway/Dymag Carbon wheels that weigh approximately 40-percent less than the lightest aluminum wheels, significantly reducing unsprung weight for improved acceleration, cornering and braking. These TUV- and DOT-tested wheels feature forged magnesium spiders surrounded by carbon fiber rims and measure 19'' x 10'' front and 20'' x 13'' rear. Residing behind the wheels is a Callaway / StopTech brake system, which utilizes 6-piston front and 4-piston rear calipers gripping 355mm x 32 mm rotors.
The Callaway C16 Speedster will be available for purchase in the Fall of 2007 and starts at $305,000 USD. Speedster No.1 of the series will be delivered to its new owner at Pebble Beach.
General specifications
Record last updated 08 / 06 / 2007
Country of origin United States
Year of introduction 2007
Numbers built N/A
Body design N/A
Weight N/A
Drivetrain
Engine Callaway / Chevrolet LS3 90º V 8
Engine Location Front , longitudinally mounted
Displacement 6.162 liter / 376 cu in
Valvetrain 2 valves / cylinder, OHV
Fuel feed Sequential Fuel injection
Aspiration Supercharger and Intercooler
Gearbox 6 speed Manual
Drive Rear wheel drive
Performance figures
Power 700 bhp / 522 KW
Torque 895 Nm / 660 ft lbs
BHP/Liter 114 bhp / liter
Power to weight ratio N/A
Top Speed 338 km/h / 210 mph
0-60 mph Acceleration 3.2 s
Last edited by ak47po; Aug 8, 2007 at 04:15 PM.
It's a corvette with a forged bottom end, some carbon fiber, and a supercharger... hmm built 6.2 liter + supercharger? Doesn't that sound a little like the "blue devil". I like the car I really do, It's just that Callaway takes corvettes and makes what is basically a really expensive body kit that's more than just the front and rear bumpers, then sells it for over 300k. Give me a 45,000 corvette with its 6.2 liter engine, and even a Lingenfelter package that costs 90,000 and nets you the same power: http://www.lingenfelter.com/pack_cor_c6_427.htm And you're still half the price of this car.
It's a corvette with a forged bottom end, some carbon fiber, and a supercharger... hmm built 6.2 liter + supercharger? Doesn't that sound a little like the "blue devil". I like the car I really do, It's just that Callaway takes corvettes and makes what is basically a really expensive body kit that's more than just the front and rear bumpers, then sells it for over 300k. Give me a 45,000 corvette with its 6.2 liter engine, and even a Lingenfelter package that costs 90,000 and nets you the same power: http://www.lingenfelter.com/pack_cor_c6_427.htm And you're still half the price of this car.
