When we published a look at the AeroWagen sneak preview, sentiments were somewhat polarized but leaned more toward "put it in my driveway now," with only a hint of "not a chance in hell" sprinkled in. Most commenters seemed to dig its combination of sportiness and added practicality. And now those folks that dig it enough finally have the chance to own it.
While the AeroWagen's stretched cabin is a dramatic visual departure, Callaway's package is fairly simple. It doesn't make any changes to the chassis or interior and even keeps the targa roof intact and operational.
The AeroWagen conversion—which is available on any Callaway custom Corvette or any unmodified C7, including the Grand Sport and the Z06—is straightforward, just as Callaway said it would be when it revealed the project before the C7 even went on sale. It replaces the standard car’s hatchback with the redesigned AeroWagen assembly, which incorporates wraparound rear glass with a defroster element. The unit bolts on and requires no other modifications, and the hatchback’s functionality is retained, as is that of the targa top. Callaway says the conversion can be done at its facilities in Connecticut or California as well as at its partner retailers.
Needless to say, the conversion doesn't put any additional seats under that heightened rear cabin. Callaway says the frame and running gear hinder that possibility, so it's a two-seater with extra cargo space in back.
The AeroWagen package is available for the full range of Corvette coupes, everything from your stock C7 to Callaway's own offerings, which include the 627-hp SC627 Stingray and Grand Sport models and the 757-hp SC757 Z06.
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