

First Phase Callaway C8 being finalized for production.
Double D exhaust with new lower fascia panel:
Callaway
designs a 5th generation of its signature "Double-D" exhaust system,
featuring a new iteration of the Single-Acoustic Chamber (SAC) originally
developed for the Callaway C12 and later C7 Corvettes. Creating a unique sound
signature, multiple baffled chambers inside a single canister are tuned to
offer improved flow characteristics and frequency cancellation to eliminate
in-cabin resonances, while offering a refined exhaust note. The center-exit
Tips offer a balanced, unique appearance, and a new carbon fiber surrounding
panel will allow for cooling airflow around the muffler, which is inherently
thermally-challenged in a mid-engine configuration. Prototype testing and
development in progress… stay "tuned".
Callaway/O.Z. Racing Forged 9-spoke wheels:
Finally, a fully-forged wheel produced in collaboration with O.Z. Racing, one of the world's leading wheel manufacturers, supplying Formula 1, World Rally, and all levels of sportscar racing worldwide. Callaway and O.Z. have been working together on road car and motorsport applications for 30 years, including the championship-winning Callaway C7 GT3-R.
This year, we bring a fully-forged wheel in a revised 9-spoke design to
complement the C8's new styling.
The wheels are currently undergoing FEM and weight optimization with testing to
exceed TüV
and JWL standards commencing shortly. We expect the wheels to provide
considerable weight savings over the OE offerings, which will yield dynamic
handling benefits due to unsprung
and rotating mass reduction. While they will be slightly wider than OE, will
still utilize the phenomenal Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (ZP) OE fitments and
compounds developed for the C8. Offset will be slightly reduced for a flush
appearance and increased track width.
The forged/HLT® construction offers greater strength and stiffness at
significantly less weight. Offering peace of mind against typical cast-wheel
construction being prone to damage over poor road surfaces.
A variety of finishes will be offered, including a brilliant 'ceramic polished'
finish with a clear protective coating which does not detract from the
brilliance of the polished alloy.
Further aerodynamic and styling features will be announced in the upcoming months, while Callaway engineers are working on developing powertrain offerings as well. A line of track day-specific improvements will also be developed.