The Twin-Turbo Callaway Corvette
hit the roads back in 1986.
Extra performance was needed to boost the image of the latest
Corvette.
Chevrolet had been toying with the idea of turbocharging the
Corvette
since the late seventies, with it's "TurboVette".
The production volume of a
turbocharged Corvette would be
limited due to the fact that there would be only a small number
of
buyers who would opt for this package.
Chevrolet contracted with
Callaway Engineering to perform the required
modifications for twin turbo use. There was a regular production
option (RPO)
and every Chevrolet dealership would honor the warranty!
However, there were only a few
"authorized" Callaway dealerships
after everything was all said and done.
The twin NACA scoops are the
first and most obvious external
signs that this is no ordinary Corvette. These scoops feed air
directly to the turbochargers that are fitted on each side of the
engine.
In addition, each Callaway Corvette received it's own unique
front and rear emblem.
Dymag wheels were an option on
the Callaway Corvette.
They are very attractive and are embossed with the Dymag
and Callaway emblems.
The rear window sports an emblem
that makes it very clear
that you are dealing with no ordinary Corvette.
One look says it all!
During the last few years of the
twin-turbo's production run,
an "aerobody" option was offered. This option was dual
functioned.
1. It provided a higher top speed for Callaway Corvette.
2. The bodywork provided even more individuality for it's owners.
Once the LT-1 reverse-flow
engine was introduced in 1992, the twin-turbo
option was no more. A new generation of Callaways emerged: The
Supernaturals.