Description
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🔑 Key Details
1988 Chevrolet Corvette Callaway SledgeHammer – Twin-Turbo 5.7L V8, 6-Speed Manual
THE 1988 CALLAWAY SLEDGEHAMMER REPRESENTS ONE OF THE MOST SIGNIFICANT HIGH-PERFORMANCE ENGINEERING ACHIEVEMENTS IN AUTOMOTIVE HISTORY. DEVELOPED AS A ONE-OFF HIGH-SPEED PROTOTYPE BY CALLAWAY CARS, THIS CORVETTE WAS DESIGNED TO DEMONSTRATE THE ULTIMATE POTENTIAL OF STREET-LEGAL SPEED.
POWERED BY A TWIN-TURBOCHARGED 5.7-LITER V8 ENGINE PRODUCING APPROXIMATELY 898 HORSEPOWER AND PAIRED WITH A SIX-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION, THIS VEHICLE DELIVERS PURE, UNFILTERED PERFORMANCE. IT REMAINS REAR-WHEEL DRIVE AND IS SUPPORTED BY AERO-OPTIMIZED BODYWORK DESIGNED BY PAUL DEUTSCHMAN, INCLUDING THE ICONIC AEROBODY KIT AND LOWERED HIGH-SPEED STANCE.
THIS IS THE ACTUAL VEHICLE THAT ACHIEVED 254.76 MPH ON PUBLIC ROADS DURING TESTING, ESTABLISHING IT AS ONE OF THE FASTEST AND MOST IMPORTANT AMERICAN PERFORMANCE CARS EVER BUILT.
Year: 1988
Model: Corvette Callaway SledgeHammer
Engine Size: Twin-Turbocharged 5.7-Liter V8
Condition: Used
Mileage: 2,500
No. of Owners: 2
Color: Silver Metallic
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Transmission: Six-Speed Manual
Drive: Rear-Wheel Drive
Seller Type: Personal
🧰 Description Overview
The Callaway SledgeHammer is a one-off engineering masterpiece that redefined the limits of street-legal performance. Built by Callaway Cars as an extreme high-speed prototype, this Corvette is finished in Silver Metallic over black leather upholstery and retains its original configuration without accidents or unauthorized modifications. Full documentation accompanies the vehicle.
The aerodynamic bodywork, including the Callaway AeroBody kit and lowered stance, was optimized for high-speed stability. The interior is equipped with Recaro seats, a roll cage, air conditioning, and full instrumentation, combining race-inspired safety and comfort features.
With just 2,500 miles and two owners from new, this example remains one of the most historically significant Corvette derivatives ever produced. It is widely recognized as the production-based car that demonstrated 254.76 mph capability during testing, cementing its legacy in American automotive engineering.
🏁 Summary
A legendary 1988 Chevrolet Corvette Callaway SledgeHammer featuring a twin-turbocharged 5.7-liter V8 and six-speed manual transmission. With verified high-speed testing history, extensive documentation, and extremely low mileage, this one-off prototype stands as one of the most important and fastest American performance cars ever created.
