2006 Callaway C16 Corvette

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Old 11-30-2006 | 01:52 PM
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OLD LYME, CONNECTICUT (November 30, 2006) - Callaway Cars today unveiled its Callaway C16 - the 16th in an impressive lineup of exclusive, built-to-order Callaway automobiles. Based on the current Chevrolet Corvette platform, the C16 takes performance and style to the next level, with 616 supercharged bhp and 582 lb-ft of torque. The new sports car incorporates Callaway's race-proven technologies, superlative craftsmanship and arresting style.

The C16 was drawn and modeled by designer Paul Deutschman, who has a twenty-year portfolio of Callaway designs. ''He is the architect of the Callaway look'' from the 254 mph Sledgehammer and our C4-based Le Mans race cars to the C7, the C12 and now the C16,'' says Callaway. The car's handcrafted bodywork replaces every panel of the standard body to achieve its integrated look. The C16 also attains a new level of manufacturing efficiency.

The Callaway supercharged 6.0-liter LS2 V8 produces an impressive 616 bhp at 6,200 rpm and develops 582 lb-ft of torque at 4,750 rpm. The Callaway C16 does 0 to 60 in 3.3-seconds, and a quarter mile in 10.9 seconds. Top speed of the manual transmission coupe is 206 mph. Equally impressive is its fuel efficiency rating of 18 city/28 highway. It is emission compliant worldwide.

The car's excellent handling and ride feel are courtesy of the newly developed Callaway/Eibach Multi-Pro coil-over suspension. This advanced spring/damper system features ride height, corner weight, and pitch angle adjustability. The aluminum-bodied dampers feature 10-click-position compression and rebound adjustability and have remote mounted reservoirs, allowing the driver to control a range of ride stiffness settings for track or road.

Inside, the C16 cockpit is completely retooled in German leather and Alcantara. Also fitted are Recaro Pole Position seats with a choice of harnessing styles. Door sill panels, steering wheel and passenger dash area also carry signature Callaway badging. Each automobile is serialized and identified by its build plaque. C16s are built to order. Clients choose body color and interior appointments to individual taste.

The C16's Callaway exhaust system is manufactured from stainless steel and features Callaway's signature Double-D exhaust tip design. As demonstrated by the car's horsepower throughput, the exhaust system is the least restrictive and is generally known as the best-sounding solution for C5- and C6-generation Corvettes.

To bring the Callaway C16 from 200+ mph to rest, Callaway 6-piston front and 4-piston rear calipers grip 355mm diameter rotors. Super-lightweight Callaway Dymag wheels, the lightest road wheel in the industry, are fitted in sizes 19-inch x 10 front and 20-inch x 12 rear. The Dymag wheel features a remarkable hybrid of forged magnesium centers surrounded by carbon fiber rims - another example of Callaway bringing their race experience to their road cars. Dymag has been supplying advanced road wheels to Callaway since 1986.

There are three transmission options on the Callaway C16: two 6-speed manual transmissions (one incorporating the Z51 Performance Package's shorter ratios in the first four gears), or a 6-speed automatic with paddle shift. The Callaway C16 delivers the feeling of a fully integrated driver's car, maintaining the company's legendary hallmark of easy-to-drive, super high-performance road cars.

Callaway C16 automobiles are built by Callaway facilities in California, Connecticut, and Germany. The Callaway C16 is available exclusively through Callaway Cars' authorized dealer network in North America, Callaway Competition in Leingarten, Germany, and CorvetteTotal, Bonstetten, Switzerland.

All Callaway C16 components are available individually, for both new and currently owned Corvettes, through Callaway authorized retailers and installers. Pricing for a well equipped C16 coupe is $119,865 USD.
Old 11-30-2006 | 01:59 PM
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And no, it's not fast enough.
Old 11-30-2006 | 03:19 PM
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Any side or rear shots. There is something going on behind the window.
Old 11-30-2006 | 03:53 PM
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what? Less than a 1001 HP? No care.
Old 11-30-2006 | 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by StypeCL
Any side or rear shots. There is something going on behind the window.


That's the rest of the shot ...
Old 11-30-2006 | 05:06 PM
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is it just me, or do you guys think this could be the vette that was disguised in the 'Blue Devil' thread? It has z06 wheels, and a pretty big hood bulge similar to this??

edit: the more I look at it...I don't think so

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Old 11-30-2006 | 05:08 PM
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Someone fix that front grille
Old 11-30-2006 | 08:37 PM
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That front end cries out "I wish I was an Aston Martin."
Old 11-30-2006 | 09:45 PM
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Mine was 66,000 dollars cheaper and looks much better.

Old 11-30-2006 | 09:48 PM
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yeah that shit is ugly
Old 12-01-2006 | 02:45 AM
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The claimed performance of this car resembles the Blue Devil Vette we will see soon on the streets, I bet.
Old 12-01-2006 | 09:37 AM
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http://news.windingroad.com/auto-new...world-premier/
Old 12-02-2006 | 06:21 PM
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Callaway's shit looks the same as always.

Here's the 4th generation Callaway Camaro.



And here's the C5-based C12.



Here's the C4-based Callaway Vette.






Always the similar design... super fast exotic, yes. Original? Not really.
Old 12-02-2006 | 07:57 PM
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I think that one looks great.

The others and current one is alright, not too bad.
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Post Callaway to Unveil the C16 Convertible

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Callaway Cars announced it will unveil the C16 Convertible – the company’s latest variant in an impressive lineup of exclusive, hand-built ultra-high-performance automobiles – at the New York International Auto Show.

Based on the current Chevrolet Corvette platform, the C16 convertible takes performance, style and open-air motoring to the next level, giving buyers an opportunity to experience premium supercar performance in a convertible, complete with the ease of a 6-speed, paddle-shift automatic transmission.

“Customers who want the exhilaration of a convertible and the daily driver convenience of a paddle-shift automatic without sacrificing the performance capabilities of a Z06 and beyond, can only get it here,” says company founder Reeves Callaway. “With this car we have maintained the C16’s class-leading performance, while creating a gorgeous convertible version, based on one of the best sports car platforms ever made. In true Callaway tradition it incorporates our race-proven technologies and superlative craftsmanship in an arresting and appealing style.”

The C16 Convertible, like the C16 Coupe, was drawn and modeled by designer Paul Deutschman, who has a twenty-year portfolio of Callaway designs. Architect of the Callaway look – from its 254 mph Sledgehammer and Corvette-based Le Mans race cars to the current C16 versions – he has masterfully remodeled the original design, redrawing every panel of the standard body to achieve the C16 Convertible’s integrated look while retaining the Corvette’s easy-to-operate power top.

Equipped with Callaway’s 560-hp supercharged 6.0-liter V8, the C16 Convertible is also available with an optional Performance Package that delivers 616 supercharged horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 582 lb-ft of torque at 4,750 rpm. The Callaway C16 Convertible does 0 to 60 in 3.5 seconds, and a quarter-mile in 11.2 seconds. Top speed of the paddle shifted convertible is estimated at just over 200 mph. Equally impressive is its fuel efficiency rating of 18 city/28 highway. It is emissions compliant and backed by a 5 year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty.

There are three transmission options on the Callaway C16 Convertible: two 6-speed manual transmissions (one incorporating the Z51 Performance Package’s shorter ratios in the first four gears), or a 6-speed automatic with paddle shift. The Callaway C16 Convertible, like C16 Coupe, delivers the feeling of a fully integrated driver’s car, maintaining the company’s legendary hallmark of easy-to-drive, super high-performance road cars, now available with the added pleasure of top-down motoring.

Inside, the C16 convertible’s cockpit is completely retooled in fine German leather and Alcantara, featuring seats with a choice of harnessing styles manufactured for Callaway by Recaro. Door sill panels, steering wheel and passenger dash area also carry signature Callaway badging. Each automobile is serialized and identified by its build plaque. Each C16 convertible is built to order. Clients choose body and top color and interior appointments to individual taste.

The car’s razor-sharp handling and comfortable ride are courtesy of newly developed Callaway/Eibach Multi-Pro coil-over suspension. This advanced spring/damper system features ride height, corner weight, and pitch angle adjustability. The aluminum-bodied dampers feature 10-click-position compression and rebound adjustability and have remote mounted reservoirs, allowing the driver to customize settings for track or road conditions.

To bring the Callaway C16 Convertible from 200+ mph to rest, the C16 utilizes a Stoptech brake system developed exclusively for Callaway using 6-piston front and 4-piston rear calipers gripping 355mm diameter rotors. Super-lightweight Callaway Dymag wheels - the lightest road wheel in the industry - measure 19” x 10” front and 20” x 12” rear. The Dymag wheel features forged magnesium centers surrounded by carbon fiber rims - another example of Callaway bringing their race experience to their road cars. Yokohama “AdvanSport” 285/30 ZR19 (front) and 325/25 ZR20 (rear) tires complete the package.

Pricing for a fully loaded C16 Convertible is $128,765. All Callaway C16 Convertible components are available individually, for both new and currently owned Corvettes, through Callaway authorized retailers and installers.
Old 03-20-2007 | 10:45 AM
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Yeah, Callaway is so 20 years ago ... Plus the front grille is a blatant Ferrari ripoff.

There's no way I'd pay $120k for a Corvette no matter how fast it was.

An Aston Martin V8 Vantage is $115k! An Audi R8 is $120k!

I'd get either before I'd get that thing.
Old 03-20-2007 | 11:54 AM
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Wow....a trifecta. Hideously ugly, underpowered (relatively), and overpriced.

All I remember about Callaway 'Vettes was their perchant for melting down during top speed tests. Of course, those were twin-turbo setups...I notice they're gone the supercharger route now.
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