Callaway released, barely a month ago, their take on the final Corvette with a front-mounted engine as a tribute to 25 years of Callaway Competition racing heritage in... Germany, as participants in the ADAC GT Masters series. Now, it was about time the tuner company showed an actual example out and about on the streets, for those unwilling to believe the C7 still exists – as the C8 Corvette has already taken its place on the production line for some time.
The mid-mounted C8 Chevrolet Corvette has been the main subject of discussion for Chevy fans ever since rumors about its arrival perspired – and with the model already preparing to enter its second model year, people would rightfully consider the previous generation’s saga has come to a fitting conclusion.
But don’t underestimate the power of the aftermarket industry – as some customization experts have expertise to pull the C7 rabbit out of the hat if there’s enough cash at stake. The final front-engined Corvette is a series that will soon become a collectible, so people could easily consider it as a savvy investment for the decades to follow.
Especially if the ‘Vette has been pampered by a renowned tuning specialist, turning it into an exclusive series of just 25 cars. This is exactly what happened with the C7 Corvette, as the Callaway Corvette SC757 recently became the 25th Anniversary Edition C7 Champion Edition. We already discussed its strong points (757 hp, 2.8s to 60 mph, retained factory warranty, among others) when it was first released.
This time around we’re here to note that Callaway has already prepared at least one example with the tuning package – including that shiny Carbon Fiber Grille surround and splitter extension, Callaway Double D Exhaust system, and the humongous Champion rear wing that bodes well with the Callaway GT3 Rear Spoiler. And it’s out and about on the streets... somewhere in Germany.
It’s not really a big surprise, considering that Callaway Competition is headquartered in Leingarten, Germany, and it’s a great way to showcase the modifications in its natural element (sure, it would have been even better to see it on the track, but you can’t have everything in life).
Plus, it brings a funny moment up front (from the 1:11 mark) – when the driver (probably the proud owner of the newly modified SC757) tries to show us the proper way to access the trunk when there’s a big wing getting in the way...
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