1983 Callaway 944 Turbo
1 of 38 cars converted by the Callaway Car
Company (of Corvette and LeMans Fame) between 1983 and 1985
See http://members.rennlist.com/tholyoak/callaway3.html
for all the details on this rare car
1 owner from 1982 until 2002
All records from new including all documentation from Callaway
Summer of 2002 car mechanically and cosmetically
restored, car has approximately 4000 miles since refurbishment.
Some details are as follows:
Engine rebuilt:
Block honed (block was sleeved with
steel liners when converted by Callaway)
New Rings
Forged rods rebushed and resized
Crank magnafluxed and micropolished
New main, rod and balance shaft bearings
New gaskets
New water pump
New radiator, low temp thermostat and thermo-fan
switch
New timing and balance shaft belts and rollers
Oil pump rebuilt with new drive gear
New factory ignition wires, cap and rotor
Cylinder head rebuilt
New factory clutch kit (pressure plate, release bearing,
pilot bearing)
Original IHI turbo charger
rebuilt
New exhaust piping,
Original Callaway Borla stainless steel muffler
New motor mounts
Chassis Refurbished:
New rotors & pads
Calipers rebuilt, new seals and hardware
New brake lines
New rear emergency brake shoes and hardware
New front and rear shocks , front 250 lb autocross
springs
Car lowered at rear to Euro height
New ball joints, inner and outer tie rods
Other details:
Car has new paint from doors forward (entire car
was painted in 1993 and stored from 1996 until 2002)
Euro rear valance panel
Black on white factory VDO European gauges
Factory Extended Hub Steering Wheel
New factory emblems. hood crest and decals
A true collectors car, lighter and faster than a
stock factory Turbo
Black metallic with black interior with full leather
sport seats, has a few stone chips and small scratches but presents very well.
Small split seam on drivers side backrest center cushion
Photo documentation of the restoration can be seen at http://members.rennlist.com/tholyoak/callaway.html
