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1988 Twin Turbo Callaway Aerobody Corvette
| Production Numbers |
| RPO |
Description |
Price< |
Production |
| 1YY07 |
Base Coupe |
$31,545 |
16,663 |
| 1YY67 |
Base Convertible |
$36,785 |
9,749 |
| B2K |
Callaway Twin Turbo |
$26,995 |
69 |
| NA |
B2K Coupe w/ Automatic Transmission |
NA |
10 |
| NA |
B2K Convertible w/ Automatic Transmission |
NA |
15 |
From The Corvette Black Book by Michael Antonick: "RPO B2K generated a specific equipment build with standard engines at the Corvette assembly plant. The cars were then sent to Callaway's Connecticut shop for installation of Callaway-modified twin-turbo engines."
The following information comes from Car and Driver, May, 1989:
| General |
|---|
| Model: |
Callaway Corvette Twin Turbo Aerobody |
| Vehicle Type: |
front engine, rear-wheel drive, two passenger, two door coupe |
| Price As Tested: |
$71,361 |
| Options: |
base Chevrolet Corvette, $31,545; Callaway conversion, $26,995; Callaway Aerobody, $6500; FX3 adjustable suspension, $1695; Corvette preferred-equipment group #1 (consists of automatic air conditioning, sound system and power driver's seat), $1163; leather upholstery, $1025; bronze colored liftoff roof panel, $615; Z61 performance-handling package, $575; power passenger's seat, $240; illuminated driver's-side visor mirror, $58; freight, $950 |
| Standard accessories: |
power steering, windows and locks, A/C, cruise control, tilt steering, rear defroster |
| Sound system: |
Delco-GM/Bose AM/FM-stereo radio/cassette, 4 speakers |
| Engine |
|---|
| Type: |
turbocharged and intercooled V-8, iron block and aluminum heads |
| Bore/Stroke: |
4.00 x 3.48 in., 101.6 x 88.4 mm |
| Displacement: |
5,733cc, 350 cu. in. |
| Compression: |
7.5:1 |
| Engine-control system: |
Callaway/Chevrolet electronic with port fuel injection |
| Emissions controls: |
3-way catalytic converter, feedback fuel-air-ratio control, EGR, auxilliary air pump |
| Turbochargers: |
2 Rotomaster T04 Compac |
| Waste gate: |
integral |
| Maximum boost pressure: |
10.8 psi |
| Valve gear: |
pushrods, hydraulic lifters |
| Horsepower: |
382 bhp @ 4,250 rpm |
| Torque: |
562 lbs. ft. @ 2,500 rpm |
| Redline: |
5,500 rpm |
| Transmission |
|---|
| Type: |
6-speed |
| Final-drive ratio: |
3.54:1 limited slip |
| Gear |
Ratio |
MPH/1000 rpm |
Max test speed |
| 1st |
2.68 |
7.8 |
43 mph (5500 rpm) |
| 2nd |
1.80 |
11.6 |
64 mph (5500 rpm) |
| 3rd |
1.31 |
15.9 |
87 mph (5500 rpm) |
| 4th |
1.00 |
20.6 |
115 mph (5500 rpm) |
| 5th |
0.75 |
27.8 |
153 mph (5500 rpm) |
| 6th |
0.50 |
41.6 |
170 mph (4100 rpm) |
| Dimensions and Capacities |
|---|
| Wheelbase: |
96.2 in. |
| Track, front/rear: |
59.6/60.4 in. |
| Length: |
179.0 in. |
| Width: |
71.0 in. |
| Height: |
46.7 in. |
| Frontal area: |
19.4 sq. ft. |
| Ground Clearance: |
4.3 in. |
| Curb weight: |
3,500 lbs. |
| Weight dist., % f/r: |
51/49 |
| Fuel capacity: |
20.0 gal. |
| Oil capacity: |
6.0 qt. |
| Water capacity: |
16.7 qt. |
| Chassis/Body |
|---|
| Type: |
full-length frame integral with body |
| Body material: |
fiberglass reinforced plastic |
| Steering, Suspension, Brakes |
|---|
| Suspension: |
F: ind., unequal-length control arms, plastic leaf spring, 3-position cockpit-adjustable shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
R: ind., fixed-length half-shafts, 2 lateral links and 2 trailing links per side, plastic leaf spring, 3-position cockpit-adjustable shock absorbers, anti-roll bar |
| Steering type: |
rack and pinion, power assisted |
| Turns, lock to lock: |
2.0 |
| Turning circle: |
40.0 ft. |
| Brakes: |
F: 12.9 x 1.1 in. vented discs with vacuum assisted ABS
R: 11.9 x 0.8 in. vented discs with vacuum assisted ABS |
| Wheels: |
Dymag 5-spoke, cast magnesium alloy, 17 x 9.5 in. |
| Tires: |
Goodyear Eagle ZR40, P275/40ZR-17 |
| Test inflation pressures, F/R: |
40/40 psi |
| Manufacturer's Test Ratings |
|---|
| 0-60 mph: |
4.4 sec. |
| 0-100: |
10.5 sec. |
| 1/4 mile: |
12.9 sec. @ 111 mph |
| Top speed: |
191 mph |
| Fuel Economy |
EPA city driving: 14 mpg
EPA highway driving: 25 mpg
C/D observed fuel economy: 17 mpg |
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