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June 26, 2008 - OLD LYME, CONNECTICUT – Callaway Cars is pleased to announce the expansion of its Callaway Corvette Authorized Retailer network. Superior Chevrolet in Merriam, Kansas (a suburb of Kansas City) has recently joined the Callaway team and purchasing a Callaway Corvette has never been easier.
The Callaway Corvette is a 580 horsepower, special high performance variant of the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette, available in coupe and convertible, equipped with manual or automatic transmissions. They are prepared at Callaway assembly facilities in Old Lyme, Connecticut, Corona, California, and Leingarten, Germany. The Package’s standard equipment includes a polished, intercooled supercharger, enhanced intake and exhaust systems, new hood and injector covers, exterior and interior badging, and authenticity documentation. Optional suspension, brakes, wheels, and interior packages are also available.
“We hand-picked this dealership and a few other select Chevrolet dealers based on their commitment to customer service and dedication to the Corvette brand,” said Reeves Callaway, President of Callaway Cars. “The 2008 Callaway Corvette is a stunningly powerful, seamlessly engineered turn-key supercar for the serious enthusiast. We wanted to make this vehicle available for sale and service through the best Corvette showrooms in the country”.
These Authorized Retailers have been established in key markets to sell and service the Callaway Corvette and carry demo-vehicles for customer test drives and regional press drives. To schedule a demonstration, please contact Superior Chevrolet at 888-434-3989
About the 2008 Callaway Corvette:
Packing 75 more horsepower than a Z06, yet priced significantly lower than the new ZR1, the “seriously fast” Callaway Corvette offers supercar shoppers an opportunity to own a 200 mph sports car without the purchase price and maintenance cost of other cars producing similar performance. For the 2008 model year, the Callaway Corvette produces 580 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque, providing mid-three second 0-60 mph acceleration and low-11 second quarter mile elapsed times.
Callaway Corvette standard equipment includes Callaway’s polished, intercooled Roots-style supercharger, electronic fuel pump controller and high flow fuel injectors, Callaway “Honker” high flow air filtration system, and precise engine management computer calibration. A new Callaway hood with contrasting accent color and “Supercharged” insignias, color-matched Callaway fuel rail covers, Callaway’s signature “Double-D” exhaust system, and “Callaway” side and rear badges complete the Callaway Corvette’s distinct appearance.
A Callaway dash plaque engraved with the car’s VIN (vehicle identification number) and owner-specific Certificate of Authenticity confirm the car’s special status. Optional equipment includes Callaway/Eibach coil-over suspension, Callaway Le Mans brakes, ultra-light Callaway/Dymag carbon fiber/magnesium wheel and tire packages, and a Deutschleder interior package with or without SportSeats.The Callaway Corvette carries a 3 year/36,000 mile warranty, is emissions compliant in all fifty states and, with a package price of $18,500, is an unbeatable performance value.
Callaway Cars is an internationally recognized brand known for unique collaborations with Original Equipment Manufacturers. Callaway clients include Chevrolet, Aston Martin, Land Rover, Alfa Romeo, Holden, and Mazda. For additional information on Callaway Cars, its automobiles, engineering services, and Authorized Retailers, call 860-434-9002 or visit www.callawaycars.com
Contact:
Dan Kahn/Irine Krass, JMPR Inc.
Dkahn ( @ ) jmprpublicrelations dot com
Ikrass ( @ ) jmprpublicrelations dot com
818-992-4353
Mike Vendetto, Callaway Cars
MVendetto ( @ ) callawaycars dot com
860-434-9002
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