[Z06] What are the differences between the ZO6, Callaway, Grand Sport?
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What are the differences between the ZO6, Callaway, Grand Sport?
Hello all:
I've been lurking on the forum for the past few months. I come from the japanese and exotic car forums. The 6th generation Corvette has proven to be a great platform and quite the contender against what's in today's market. Awesome bang for the buck and a ton of options for modifications. I've always loved the C5ZO6 for it's timeless design and in comes in at a very close 2nd. But I think the C6 the best looking of the recent generations. Kudos to Chevy!
I've been reading a number of threads in the C6 forums but could not find a clear description on the differences between the ZO6, Callaway and Grand Sport. What are the main differences between them? Engine, brakes, interior, exterior, etc? I appreciate the response!
Cheers,
-Leo
I've been lurking on the forum for the past few months. I come from the japanese and exotic car forums. The 6th generation Corvette has proven to be a great platform and quite the contender against what's in today's market. Awesome bang for the buck and a ton of options for modifications. I've always loved the C5ZO6 for it's timeless design and in comes in at a very close 2nd. But I think the C6 the best looking of the recent generations. Kudos to Chevy!
I've been reading a number of threads in the C6 forums but could not find a clear description on the differences between the ZO6, Callaway and Grand Sport. What are the main differences between them? Engine, brakes, interior, exterior, etc? I appreciate the response!
Cheers,
-Leo
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Basically...
GS is a 6.2 L LS-3, 430 HP. Shares body with Z06, IIRC steel frame, same brakes as Z06.
Z06 is a NA 427 cu/in 427 making 505 HP. Aluminum frame, block etc.
Callaway is a SC 6.2 L starting at over 500 HP, depending which motor option.
GS is a 6.2 L LS-3, 430 HP. Shares body with Z06, IIRC steel frame, same brakes as Z06.
Z06 is a NA 427 cu/in 427 making 505 HP. Aluminum frame, block etc.
Callaway is a SC 6.2 L starting at over 500 HP, depending which motor option.
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Callaway Corvettes are new base Corvettes and Z06's delivered to Callaway factories in Connecticut and California. They're modified with the equipment shown in the literature here and shipped to a network of 25 authorized Callaway dealers.
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Actually, Callaway offers two Callaway Corvettes: a supercharged "SC606" with 606 bhp using a new base 6.2L Corvette or a Grand Sport and a supercharged "SC652" making 652 bhp starting with a new 7.0L Z06.
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Like Brakes,coilovers and the SC .
I don't think I'd want the full Callaway treatment Just parts of it.
Thanks
Willie
I don't think I'd want the full Callaway treatment Just parts of it.
Thanks
Willie
We only convert new and "slightly used" Corvettes to Callaway Corvette specs; we wouldn't build just part of the specification. Unfortunately, that means that we wouldn't install a supercharger only, and we don't install individual parts on customer cars.
Callaway brakes and suspension systems are available separately though and your local installer can install:
P/N 230.67.6945 - Brake System, Le Mans GT 380/355, 2006-11 Z06
P/N 220.60.6312 - Suspension System, 2006-11 Z06
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Thanks for the responses! I've been using the search feature as often as possible and have only come upon bits and pieces of info. So I appreciate the replies.
Nice build packages on the Callaway! I like the carbon bits to dress it up a bit as well.
What is the weight difference between th ZO6 with the aluminum frame and the steel frame of a regular C6? I've read on some threads that the ZO6 is not as mod-friendly as the LS3 regarding forced induction additions (ie. supercharger/ turbos). I'm assuming the CR of the 427 is bumped a bit considering it's pumping out a good amount of HP for being NA. I like the all aluminum block.
Nice build packages on the Callaway! I like the carbon bits to dress it up a bit as well.
What is the weight difference between th ZO6 with the aluminum frame and the steel frame of a regular C6? I've read on some threads that the ZO6 is not as mod-friendly as the LS3 regarding forced induction additions (ie. supercharger/ turbos). I'm assuming the CR of the 427 is bumped a bit considering it's pumping out a good amount of HP for being NA. I like the all aluminum block.
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Hello all:
I've been lurking on the forum for the past few months. I come from the japanese and exotic car forums. The 6th generation Corvette has proven to be a great platform and quite the contender against what's in today's market. Awesome bang for the buck and a ton of options for modifications. I've always loved the C5ZO6 for it's timeless design and in comes in at a very close 2nd. But I think the C6 the best looking of the recent generations. Kudos to Chevy!
I've been reading a number of threads in the C6 forums but could not find a clear description on the differences between the ZO6, Callaway and Grand Sport. What are the main differences between them? Engine, brakes, interior, exterior, etc? I appreciate the response!
Cheers,
-Leo
I've been lurking on the forum for the past few months. I come from the japanese and exotic car forums. The 6th generation Corvette has proven to be a great platform and quite the contender against what's in today's market. Awesome bang for the buck and a ton of options for modifications. I've always loved the C5ZO6 for it's timeless design and in comes in at a very close 2nd. But I think the C6 the best looking of the recent generations. Kudos to Chevy!
I've been reading a number of threads in the C6 forums but could not find a clear description on the differences between the ZO6, Callaway and Grand Sport. What are the main differences between them? Engine, brakes, interior, exterior, etc? I appreciate the response!
Cheers,
-Leo
clif
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From: Callaway Cars - Old Lyme, Connecticut
Actually, the Corvette Grand Sport our company owns, plus the Callaway SC606 package, Callaway Short-thow shifter, and optl. exhaust slat trim comes out about the same as a comparably equipped Z06.
The Grand Sport is a 3LT Manual and had an MSRP of ~$61,300
The Callaway options added another ~$22,500 to the price of the car, for a total of ~83,800. A 2LZ Z06 is very close in cost to this 
Now, one can personalize their Callaway and add addl. options to up the price however, most of our cars are about $84k for coupes and $89K for convertibles. Of course, with an automatic transmission, it adds a few more bucks, but I think the point is clear - price is very close between a Grand Sport Callaway SC606 and a comparable Z06 (MSRP to MSRP)
I hope this helps clarify
More info at www.callawaycars.com
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So many choices..... and all are good. Just depends on your needs and the depth of your check book. I'm a poor working stiff (actually retired USAF) and had a very small Corvette budget so I opted for a pre-owned Z06. But if I had the $$$ I'd love a Callaway (minus the hood).
Tom
Tom
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Hi Willie,
We only convert new and "slightly used" Corvettes to Callaway Corvette specs; we wouldn't build just part of the specification. Unfortunately, that means that we wouldn't install a supercharger only, and we don't install individual parts on customer cars.
Callaway brakes and suspension systems are available separately though and your local installer can install:
P/N 230.67.6945 - Brake System, Le Mans GT 380/355, 2006-11 Z06
P/N 220.60.6312 - Suspension System, 2006-11 Z06
We only convert new and "slightly used" Corvettes to Callaway Corvette specs; we wouldn't build just part of the specification. Unfortunately, that means that we wouldn't install a supercharger only, and we don't install individual parts on customer cars.
Callaway brakes and suspension systems are available separately though and your local installer can install:
P/N 230.67.6945 - Brake System, Le Mans GT 380/355, 2006-11 Z06
P/N 220.60.6312 - Suspension System, 2006-11 Z06
Le Mans Master
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From: Concord NC
Clif,
Actually, the Corvette Grand Sport our company owns, plus the Callaway SC606 package, Callaway Short-thow shifter, and optl. exhaust slat trim comes out about the same as a comparably equipped Z06.
The Grand Sport is a 3LT Manual and had an MSRP of ~$61,300 The Callaway options added another ~$22,500 to the price of the car, for a total of ~83,800. A 2LZ Z06 is very close in cost to this
Now, one can personalize their Callaway and add addl. options to up the price however, most of our cars are about $84k for coupes and $89K for convertibles. Of course, with an automatic transmission, it adds a few more bucks, but I think the point is clear - price is very close between a Grand Sport Callaway SC606 and a comparable Z06 (MSRP to MSRP) :thumbs
I hope this helps clarify
More info at www.callawaycars.com
Actually, the Corvette Grand Sport our company owns, plus the Callaway SC606 package, Callaway Short-thow shifter, and optl. exhaust slat trim comes out about the same as a comparably equipped Z06.
The Grand Sport is a 3LT Manual and had an MSRP of ~$61,300
The Callaway options added another ~$22,500 to the price of the car, for a total of ~83,800. A 2LZ Z06 is very close in cost to this Now, one can personalize their Callaway and add addl. options to up the price however, most of our cars are about $84k for coupes and $89K for convertibles. Of course, with an automatic transmission, it adds a few more bucks, but I think the point is clear - price is very close between a Grand Sport Callaway SC606 and a comparable Z06 (MSRP to MSRP) :thumbs
I hope this helps clarify
More info at www.callawaycars.com
None of which is your fault or problem......
And to be perfectly honest,I'd bet a Callaway will be worth well more five years down the road than a Z06.