Chevrolet Corvette Callaway 25TH Anniversary 2012, Estados Unidos

Chevrolet Corvette Callaway 25TH Anniversary 2012, Estados Unidos
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Chevrolet commemorated its 100th Anniversary with a year of celebrations, highlighted by a special Centennial Edition option package that was available on all Corvette models and came with an all-black color scheme and unique design elements; but the powers that be had another, more exclusive special-edition Corvette to add to the mix: the Callaway 25th Anniversary Edition.

Limited to just 15 coupes and 11 convertibles (including one pilot car), the Callaway 25th Anniversary Edition was created to mark the quarter century since the first Callaway Twin Turbo Corvette was added to the factory option list in 1987. The 2012 Callaway Corvette was a different beast altogether, one that added almost three times as much to the bottom line than the first Twin Turbos in 1987. For $52,980, the Callaway buyer began with the excellent Grand Sport platform that shared its extra-wide bodywork, flared fenders and brake cooling scoops with those of the high-performance Z06. The Grand Sport’s track-focused suspension and massive ventilated disc brakes were also a perfect fit for the Callaway formula. After delivery to Old Lyme, the Grand Sport’s 6.2L/436 HP LS3 engine received an intercooled TVS2300 Roots-type supercharger on a high-flow intake manifold, high-ratio rocker arms and upgraded valve springs and pushrods. A new high-flow fuel pump and injectors were also installed, along with Reeves Callaway autographed carbon fiber injector covers and distinctive Double-D-tipped stainless steel exhaust. The resulting 620 HP completely transform the Grand Sport in both performance and demeanor.

This sinister-looking Callaway 25th Anniversary from the Vannoy Collection also shows off the special Callaway carbon fiber hood with “SUPERCHARGED” emblems, carbon fiber splitter and rear spoiler, red Corvette brake calipers and Michelin Pilot Sport tires on Callaway Black wheels. Riding 1.5 inches lower than stock, this 2012 Callaway Corvette combines a Cyber Gray exterior with an Ebony interior, power seats, windows and locks, Callaway floor mats and commemorative dash plaque, completing a transformation into one very exclusive edition of America’s Sports Car. This special car has been driven 277 miles since new.