2014 Corvette Stingray GT3 by Callaway

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray already has a lot of people from all over the world mesmerized. It’s the kind of once-in-a-lifetimesports car that can thrill anyone and if you’re a fan of GT3 racing, you might be in for a treat because the Corvette Stingray GT3 could will soon be on its way.

There’s still that issue of actually building the car, which is no small feat. But if there’s anybody up to that task, it’s the European distributor for expert Corvette tuning, Callaway.

The company is formally known as Callaway Competition of Germany and it’s going to put its considerable expertise to good use after receiving the green light from Chevrolet to build the Corvette Stingray GT3 race car.

Is this a sign of things to come from Chevy regarding the 2014 GT3 season?

It sure sounds like it because preparing a completely new racecar takes up some time and the timing of this announcement lends credence to the belief that we might actually see the racecar packed and ready for GT3 racing by the time the 2014 season comes around.

Before the car actually hits the track, Callaway is expected to send its design proposal to the FIA for homolgation. As soon as that hurdle’s cleared, then it’s all about the build and the time frame the German aftermarket company has to finish the job.

For now, all we have are Callaway’s renderings of the upcoming racecar, and we can say is that it’s looking mean with its super-low ride height, aggressive front and rear spoilers, the monstrous rear diffuser, and the side-exit exhaust. Stay tuned for more updates as Callaway heads toward building this Stingray racer.

The seventh-generation Corvette Stingray was unveiled at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show and it didn’t take long for aftermarket companies and racing outfits all over the world to take notice. With a completely revised exterior look, an updated interior and an all-new engine, the 2014 Corvette Stingray is now ready to take some names in the world of GT3 racing.

As far as the stock model is concerned, the 2014 Corvette Stingray features a 6.2-liter small-block V-8 engine that produces up to 460 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 465 pound-feet of torque at 4,600 rpm. It can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in under 4 seconds and up to an anticipated top speed of 180 to 190 mph. When equipped with the Z51 package and the performance exhaust, the Stingray sprints from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.8 seconds.

The Corvette Stingray can be all yours for just $51,995, a pretty affordable number relative to most of its European counterparts.

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C7 by Hennessey

When a new performance ride hits the market, like the 2014 Corvette Stingray, it is only a matter of time before Hennessey engineers get to cracking the code to drawing more horsepower from it. About a month after GM unveiled the all-new Corvette Stingray earlier this year, Hennessey let us in on the secret that it planned to tune the new sports car to upwards of 1,000 horsepower in several stages.

Today, just five months after making that bold announcement, Hennessey has outlined the details of its new HPE tuning programs for the Stingray. We are just a tad bit impressed, as Hennessey created four equally amazing kits for the Corvette that pushes it to between 600 and 1,000 ponies. So, if the stock 455-horsepower output just isn’t enough for you, you can rest assured that Hennessey has the right kit for you.

What’s great about Hennessey programs is that its engineers and designers never focus solely on muscle. They also turn their attention to updating the suspension, braking and aesthetics to help push the envelope of performance a little further.

UPDATE 07/16/2013: Hennessey has officially unveiled the HPE tuning kits for the 2014 Corvette Stingray. See the details after the jump

Click past the jump to read all the juicy details on the HPE kits for the new Corvette Stingray

Exterior

As standard, the only exterior modifications that Hennessey adds to the Corvette are badges for the body and a serial-number plaque on the engine cover. And that’s good for us, as the Stingray’s exterior is plenty sexy straight off of the factory line.

However, if you really want your new Corvette to stand out, Hennessey will be happy to oblige with a laundry list of optional add-on components. Hennessey will slap on various CarbonAero carbon-fiber body upgrades, including a front spoiler, a rear lip spoiler, a hood with a large central vent for additional cooling and reduced lift, and side sills for a more aggressive look — as if the Stingray really needs to look more aggressive...