Summary

Carbon-Kevlar body. Powered by a Supernatural LS1-based V8 engine paired with a 6-speed manual transmission. 5,408 miles (not indicated on title).

Details

With the only optional Paint-to-Sample car finished in Ferrari Yellow, this custom 1998 Chevrolet Corvette Callaway C12 is powered by a 5.7-liter all-aluminum Supernatural V8 engine from Callaway, a naturally aspirated LS1-based engine producing 440bhp at 6,300 rpm and 395 ft/lbs at 4,400 rpm. This Callaway C12 was originally created to win the GT2 class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Built in conjunction with the IVM Engineering Group of Germany, this C12 project was a combined effort of Callaway Cars USA and Callaway Competition Germany. With styling provided by Callaway’s accomplished designer, Paul Deutschman, this C12 used the C5 1997-2004 Corvette platform. With the completely new body to take advantage of Le Mans dimensional regulations, Callaway engineers developed the C12 coilover suspension with its own unique control arm forgings and tuned, adjustable dampers. Only 20 Callaway C12 road cars were ever produced, purchased at an average price of approximately $200,000. With no panels from the Corvette body carried over, the new Callaway body was made from carbon-Kevlar, and it was considerably wider than the original – now measuring in at close to 2 meters to stay within Le Mans regulations. The suspension is redesigned with Callaway adjustable coilovers and stainless-steel upper and lower suspension arms. The brakes are also significantly upgraded, with the car fitted with 14-inch ventilated metal matrix rotors and 4-piston Alcon calipers, to provide the stopping power needed when coming to the end of the Mulsanne Straight at 200 mph. The interior of the car was further improved by Callaway using German leathers throughout. This example features the optional Callaway sport seats, carbon-fiber cockpit package and custom carpets. 5,408 miles (not indicated on title). CARFAX shows General Motors manufacturer safety recall issued 11/10/2000: Lap belt webbing twisted; General Motors manufacturer safety recall issued 04/19/2004: Electronic column lock system; Mileage inconsistency on 04/21/2011 and 06/16/2017.