Callaway C4 Corvette Speedster
Description
In 1990, Callaway introduced the Speedster, which differed from the convertible in that it lacked a soft top and had a low windshield.
Despite initially planning to produce 50 examples, only 12 were made. The last two were based on the Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 and were called Super Speedsters or Series II, producing 750 hp.
In addition to turbocharging, the sports cars received a sports suspension with adjustable shock absorbers, Brembo brakes and OZ Racing three-piece racing wheels with Bridgestone Potenza tires. Bridgestone introduced run-flat tires, the latest technology that eliminates the need for a spare tire on the Speedster.
The exterior of the car was designed by Paul Deutschman, who created a very unique body - a completely missing roof and a lowered glass line, as well as an interior reupholstered in high-quality Connolly leather.
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Specification
| Bodywork | |
|---|---|
| Presentation | |
| Years of production | 1990-1994 | 
| Produced (pcs.) | 10 | 
| Body type | спидстер | 
| Number of doors | 2 | 
| Number of places | 2 | 
| Engine | |
|---|---|
| Engine type | бензиновый | 
| Engine location | спереди, продольное | 
| Engine model | Chevrolet L98 | 
| Cylinders | V8 | 
| V-angle | 90° | 
| Capacity (cc) | 5733 | 
| Power output (hp / kW /) | 403 / 296 / | 
| at rpm | 4800 | 
| Torque (N·m) | 573 | 
| at rpm | 2600 | 
| Bore (mm) | 101,6 | 
| Stroke (mm) | 88,4 | 
| Compression | 7,5 | 
| Number of valves | 2/16 | 
| Valvetrain | OHV | 
| Block material | чугун | 
| Fuel system | впрыск | 
| Fuel system model | Rochester TPI | 
| Turbocharger | 2 | 
| Compressor model | Garrett Rotomaster T04 Turbos | 
| Specific | |
|---|---|
| Specific output (hp/litre) | 70,29 | 
| Specific output (hp/tonne) | 253,46 | 
| Specific output (kg/hp) | 3,95 | 
| Specific torque (N·m/litre) | 99,95 | 
| Specific torque (N·m/tonne) | 360,38 | 
| Transmission | |
|---|---|
| Driven wheels | задний | 
| Gearbox model | ZF | 
| Gearbox | механическая | 
| Number of speeds | 6 | 
| Final drive ratio | 3,330 | 
| First gear ratio | 2,680 | 
| Second gear ratio | 2,680 | 
| Third gear ratio | 1,800 | 
| Fourth gear ratio | 1,290 | 
| Fifth gear ratio | 1,000 | 
| Sixth gear ratio | 0,750 | 
| Seventh gear ratio | 0,500 | 
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | независимая на двойных поперечных рычагах | 
| Rear suspension | независимая многорычажная | 
| Elastic elements in front | рессоры | 
| Elastic elements in rear | рессоры | 
| Front anti-roll bar | |
| Rear anti-roll bar | |
| Wheels brand | OZ Racing | 
| Wheel size front | 9,5J×17 | 
| Wheel size rear | 9,5J×17 | 
| Tire brand | Bridgestone Potenza | 
| Tyres front | 275/40 R17 | 
| Tyres rear | 275/40 R17 | 
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Steering type | шестерня-рейка | 
| Power steering | гидравлический | 
| Turning diameter (m) | 12,3 | 
| Brakes specs | |
|---|---|
| Brakes front | дисковые вентилируемые | 
| Brakes rear | дисковые вентилируемые | 
| Brand of brakes | Brembo | 
| Front brake diameter (mm) | 328 | 
| Rear brake diameter (mm) | 302 | 
| Anti-lock braking system | да | 
| Dimensions and weight | |
|---|---|
| Body | стальной трубчатый каркас | 
| Body material | стекловолокно | 
| Length (mm) | 4483 | 
| Width (mm) | 1803 | 
| Height (mm) | 1041 | 
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2443 | 
| Front track (mm) | 1514 | 
| Rear track (mm) | 1534 | 
| Ground clearance (mm) | 110 | 
| Curb weight (kg) | 1590 | 
| Trunk volume max (litre) | 238 | 
| Performance specs | |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 76 | 
| Fuel type | бензин | 
| Dynamic specs | |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-100 kph (s) | 5,0 | 
| Top speed (kph) | 300 | 
|---|---|
| Top speed (mph) | 186 | 
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