New Callaway products coming to market soon...

[*89x2*]

Here is a recent press release from Callaway Cars:


[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]"May 7, 2004 [/font]

[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]For immediate release:[/font]

[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Callaway GTO Product Development
If you happen to see a sinister-looking Phantom Black GTO roaming the streets of southeastern Connecticut, you might not want to offer a challenge. It just might be Callaway’s latest product development mule. Or would that be “Goat”?[/font]

[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Using much of the LS1 and LS6 engine technology developed for their 480 and 550 bhp SuperNatural" Corvettes, Callaway’s engineers have been toiling over their LS1-equipped 2004 Pontiac, transforming it into one quick GTO. All of their efforts are intended to support Callaway’s introduction of a family of performance products for the new Pontiac. The company also plans to build turn-key Callaway/GTO’s, with powertrain, suspension and body enhancements accomplished with Callaway’s “form equals function” system approach. A 6.5L/510bhp LS-series engine (just happens to equal 389 cubic inches) is being considered for one version of the Callaway/GTO as the engineers continue to hone in on optimum engine displacement.[/font]

[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]No GTO bandwagon jumper, Callaway’s history with the new Pontiac actually begins with their work with Holden Special Vehicles (HSV). Over the last three years, Callaway has built over 1,200 special high performance 5.7L LS1-based engines for HSV’s GTS (the Australian ancestor of the new GTO), boosting power output from 260 bhp to 402 bhp. In addition, several HSV concept cars have been powered with Callaway-built large displacement LS-series engines, of the 6.2L to 6.8L variety.[/font]

[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Committed to its environmental responsibilities, Callaway has achieved federal emissions compliance on several new products for GTO already, and is currently pursuing California Air Resources Board Executive Order exemptions for full 50-state compliance."[/font]

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Callaway R&D Spy Photo, April 2004</SPAN>

[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]For additional information, contact:[/font][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Mike Vendetto[/font][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Commercial Manager[/font][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Callaway Cars, Inc.[/font][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif](860) 434 9002[/font][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]mvendetto@callawaycars.com[/font]


:cool Looking good

 

[EricVonHa]

Interesting! When a certain group of people toured the top secret location about 2 years back didn't we hear, "Noooo, we're not doing any development on anything GTO related...."

This is a great move for Callaway (as they already know) GM will continue to use the LS-1 based motor for years as it filters down through their product line. Callaway already knows the motor inside and out so why not take a strong business approach in applying what they already know?? Great move on their part! All they have to do is get Car & Driver magazine to test one of those "built" GTO's and Callaway's gross sales will rocket as more and more people buy those cars.

 

[69stroker]

Gto

Interesting! When a certain group of people toured the top secret location about 2 years back didn't we hear, "Noooo, we're not doing any development on anything GTO related...."

This is a great move for Callaway (as they already know) GM will continue to use the LS-1 based motor for years as it filters down through their product line. Callaway already knows the motor inside and out so why not take a strong business approach in applying what they already know?? Great move on their part! All they have to do is get Car & Driver magazine to test one of those "built" GTO's and Callaway's gross sales will rocket as more and more people buy those cars.

OK I'm sold. How much?

 

[*89x2*]

EVH - Yes it is a great move - HUGE market for those 4 seaters, esp. w/ more power! I suspect the notes taken during the C12 project were used duuring engine development - those notes and the ones from the HUNDREDS of LS1 series engines used in the Holden HSV project for the Australian market

69Stroker, Price?? ...stay tuned

 

[TurboLuigi]

Spectacular!

Though I'm sure not shocking to that group of unnamed characters since it is a logical extension of the HSV work. Those guys must be a lucky bunch!

2004 is turning out to be a great year for Callaway Cars

See ya at Bloomington!

Luigi

PS, 23 days and counting

 

[90Callaway]

Great Stuff...

Now if they can come up with a body kit that makes it look like something other than a Honda Accord Coupe I might consider one. The GTO Aerobody perhaps?

 

[EricVonHa]

The GTO Aerobody perhaps?

SOLD! Sign me up!