Vehicle Description
From boulevard cruising to road course bruising, it's hard to find
a better all-around performer than a modern Corvette. And now that
Chevrolet has firmly established the car as a global tour de force,
owners and tuners alike are constantly looking for ways to catapult
their rides to the next level. A few years ago, Callaway Cars had
the great idea of combining Chevrolet's highly optioned Grand Sport
with hand-picked aesthetics and a 606 horsepower supercharged LS3.
Today, that creation rolls as this fully-sorted Callaway SC606, a
platform that blends superb performance in to everyday comfort and
modern convenience. In the market for an awesome car that'll hold
its own at the show or the strip? Have a look at this fearsome
Corvette!
BODYWORK/TRIM
Glowing a mere 12,352 miles from its bright digital odometer, this
razor-sharp Chevy is a well-maintained garage queen that's assembly
line perfect in virtually every way. Brilliant Torch Red 2-stage
remains a glossy and vivid testament to modern paint technology,
and, according to the car's owner, has never seen rain. A clean
CARFAX backs a lightweight body that displays precise fit and
excellent finish under ancillary hardware that functions well and
seals great. And when that level of quality is combined with
Callaway's world class performance, it creates one seriously
capable sports car that'll show with the finest classics and
absolutely blister the road!
The Grand Sport, mixing base Corvette mechanicals with the Z06's
athletic profile, is easily one of the most popular offerings in
the Corvette line-up. This SC606 began with a Grand Sport 2LT that
was produced during the 60th year of Corvette production. At the
front of the car, an aggressive fascia centers 60th Anniversary
cross-flags between HID headlights, halogen fog lamps and a small
splitter. Behind that fascia, a carbon fiber front-clip centers a
carbon fiber Callaway hood bulge between subtle Grand Sport fins
and small "SUPERCHARGED" scripts. Behind that clip, carbon fiber
rockers frame sculpted doors, which cage a clean greenhouse under
an option of two Targa roofs. At the back of the car, "CALLAWAY"
branded quarters flow in to an aggressive diffuser, which plants
polished Callaway exhaust amid optional Callaway exhaust slats. And
that exhaust reflects a "CALLAWAY" branded valance that's complete
with clean taillights, a carbon fiber spoiler and a second set of
60th Anniversary cross-flags.
ENGINE
Lift the hood and you'll find a world-class LS3 that utilizes a
cast aluminum block, high-flow heads, a high-flow intake and an
aggressive cam to turn 6.2 liters of combustion into an SAE
certified 430 horsepower and 424 lb./ft. of torque. That
award-winning mill is a thrilling companion for any car guy who has
a pulse, and Callaway's numerous tweaks are a constant reminder
that it doesn't take much to coax scary power out of Chevrolet's
tried and true overhead valve technology. Naturally, a roots-style
supercharger is the engine's biggest visual and auditory attention
getter. But there are also many other upgrades, including
Callaway's Honker air intake, an air/liquid intercooler and a
beefier fuel injection system that helps twist a substantial 606
horsepower into 553 lb./ft. of torque! As you would expect, this
Corvette's engine is tidy and clean, all the way from its carbon
fiber, "CALLAWAY" emblazoned injector covers to its numbered
Callaway plaque. And the best thing is, thanks to Callaway's
internal bypass valve, the spry small block has the mild
characteristics and excellent fuel economy of a stock LS3, so long
as you don't engage the supercharger's boost.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
Corvettes have always been great track cars, and this slick coupe
benefits from years of engineering prowess perpetuated by
Chevrolet's successful Le Mans race team. The car's wide fiberglass
fenders cover a fully independent suspension that's fitted with
speed-sensitive power steering and standard traction control. At
the center of those bones, a tough Tremec TR6060 6-speed spins a
limited-slip differential around stout, 3.42 gears. At the sides of
that stellar drivetrain, Callaway's Double-D stainless exhaust
weaves fire-breathing power into a symphony of octane-fueled roars.
Stops are provided by requisite 4-wheel power disc brakes, which
wrap C6 Z06 hardware in mandatory anti-lock software. And on the
outside of those binders, glossy Grand Sport wheels spin 275/35ZR18
Goodyear Eagle F1s in front of 325/30ZR19 Goodyear Eagle F1s. All
this state-of-the-art equipment enables exceptional cornering
capability and effortless 3.8 second 0-60 sprints. And since this
pristine coupe has, according to its present owner, never seen
inclement weather, you can rest assured all its undercar components
are just as Callaway left them.
INTERIOR
It's obvious that, throughout the evolution of the C6, designers
have paid close attention to the constant belly-aching about the
car's plain interior. And they've addressed most of the complaints
with attractive packages like this coupe's sporty Red and Ebony
cockpit. The car's power-adjustable seats are supple and
supportive. A "CORVETTE" branded dash hangs electroluminescent
telemetry between a small Head Up Display and premium infotainment,
which pipes Navigation, Bluetooth and satellite radio through a
9-speaker Bose sound system. Below that dash, a broad console
balances a Callaway short-throw shifter between Callaway mats,
metal foot pedals and Callaway sills. In front of the driver, a
leather-wrapped steering wheel laps an optional tilt and
telescoping column. And naturally, all the luxuries you'd expect in
a high dollar GM sports car are present and accounted for,
including OnStar, Cruise Control, dual-zone climate control, power
windows, Remote Keyless Entry and a standard theft deterrent
system.
HISTORICAL INFORMATION
This rare Chevy began life as a 60th Anniversary Grand Sport 2LT
coupe. Here's a close look at the car's supplemental Callaway
Window Sticker.
FINAL ASSEMBLY: Old Lyme, Connecticut
DELIVERED TO: Dimmitt Chevrolet of Clearwater, Florida
ARRIVAL MILEAGE: 6
TEST MILEAGE: 12
DELIVERY MILEAGE: 18
STANDARD EQUIPMENT:
Callaway Corvette SC606 Package ($22,995)
- 6.2 liter LS3 V8 that turns 606 horsepower into 553 lb./ft. of
torque
- TVS2300 roots-style supercharger
- Air/liquid intercooler, integral with intake manifold
- Electronic fuel system controller
- High flow fuel pump and injectors
- Callaway carbon fiber injector covers
- Callaway Honker high flow intake system
- Callaway Double-D stainless steel exhaust system
- Callaway carbon fiber hood bulge with "SUPERCHARGED" emblems
- Callaway door threshold panels
- Callaway embroidered floor mats
- Callaway badging (exterior and interior)
- Callaway underhood plaque with vehicle ID number
- Callaway Corvette authenticity documentation
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Exhaust Slat Trim Package ($790)
Short-throw shifter ($530)
TOTAL CALLAWAY PRICE: $24,315
OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION AND ACCESSORIES
An original Build Sheet
The car's original Owner's Manual and factory accessory
literature
The car's original Chevrolet Window Sticker
A copy of the car's Callaway supplemental Window Sticker
