Rocky Ridge “Callaway Special Edition” Silverado Debuts at AAA Texas 500 Weekend

Rocky Ridge Trucks, the Franklin Springs, Georgia, manufacturer of specialty lifted trucks, will unveil their latest model this Friday afternoon at Texas Motor Speedway. At 5:45 PM on October 31, just outside Gate 7, race fans and truck enthusiasts will get their first look at the new Rocky Ridge “Callaway Special Edition” Silverado. Current Nationwide Series points leader Chase Elliott, and his father, Sprint Cup champion Bill Elliott, will be joined by Callaway Cars’ founder, Reeves Callaway, to reveal the 540 horsepower supertruck.

2015 Rocky Ridge "Callaway Special Edition" Silverado (Photo: Business Wire)

The Rocky Ridge “Callaway Special Edition” showcases the core competencies of the two companies. Rocky Ridge has been at the forefront of lifted performance pickups since 1985. Their trucks’ suspension systems are engineered and manufactured for increased ground clearance while maintaining proper geometry for superior handling. Rocky Ridge packages have proven to strike the right chord among enthusiasts over several generations of new trucks. At the same time, Callaway Cars has been on the cutting edge of positive manifold pressure applications for performance cars and trucks since producing their first turbocharger kits in the late 1970’s. Callaway powertrain engineering expertise has been forged under OEM contracts with Alfa Romeo, Chevrolet, Land Rover, Aston Martin, Holden, Malibu Boats, and Mazda. Callaway Twin Turbo Corvettes of the ’80’s and ’90’s and present-day supercharged Callaway Corvettes are icons of Chevrolet-based performance.

Rocky Ridge “Callaway Special Edition” Silverado Features –

• 540 horsepower@6200 RPM, 522 lb-ft torque@3800 RPM (SAE)
• New Callaway Supercharger System includes new housing with integrated intake manifold for improved airflow, and innovative triple-element intercooler system for cooler, denser intake charge
• New Callaway Exhaust System is engineered for minimum restriction and great sound, exits in front of rear tire with signature Callaway Double-D tip
• Callaway Powertrain Warranty combines with Rocky Ridge and GM warranties for most comprehensive coverage of any specialty vehicle manufacturer

The supercharger system used in the Rocky Ridge “Callaway Special Edition” Silverado is Callaway’s completely new, third generation design, introduced earlier this year in the Callaway Corvette. The new supercharger housing and integrated intake manifold provides improved airflow and increased charge air cooling capability. Intake manifold runner cross-section and length were tuned for a broad torque band, particularly beneficial for truck applications. Eaton’s 2300cc TVS rotor pack was selected for its high adiabatic efficiency, OEM-certified quality, and service-proven reliability.

Callaway’s new triple-element intercooler configuration provides significantly lower inlet charge air temperatures than possible with single and dual element designs. Because of the system’s increased efficiency, these new trucks can produce more consistent power, virtually unaffected by extended high load operation. To validate the intercooler system’s performance, Callaway dynamometer testing simulated sustained severe service, resulting in inlet air temperature increases of less than 10ºF during repeated test cycles, compared to increases of at least 35ºF with other intercooler designs.

Callaway’s new exhaust system utilizes a very low restriction muffler assembly with an abbreviated tail pipe, exiting at the side of the bed, in front of the rear tire. With full stainless steel construction, the new system includes Callaway’s signature Double-D tips. Rocky Ridge “Callaway Special Edition” Silverados are 50-state emissions-compliant.

Rocky Ridge content is covered by Rocky Ridge’s 3 year/36,000 mile Limited Warranty while Callaway Cars’ 3 year/36,000 mile Limited Warranty covers the Callaway content. GM does not block Callaway-supercharged trucks from warranty service, unlike other supercharged cars and trucks. The Callaway warranty not only covers the Callaway components, but also covers GM and Rocky Ridge parts that fail due to defective Callaway materials or workmanship.

2015 ROCKY RIDGE “CALLAWAY SPECIAL EDITION” SILVERADO EQUIPMENT

Rocky Ridge

• Suspension Lift Kit, 4”
• All-Terrain Tires
• Powered, Retractable Side Steps
• Smooth Fender Flares with Concealed Hardware
• Rocky Ridge Windshield Logo Graphics
• Color Keyed Front and Rear Bowties
• Aeroskin Hood Protector
• Slimline Rain Guards
• Four Wheel Alignment
• Speedometer Recalibration
• Tire Pressure Sensor System Recalibration
• Rocky Ridge 3 Year/36,000 Mile Limited Warranty

Callaway Cars

• Third-Gen Supercharger System (patent pending)
• Mid-Engine Cover Set, Callaway Carbon, with “SC540” Graphics
• “Honker” High Flow Air Intake System
• Callaway Low Restriction Exhaust System, with Front-of-Wheel Exit, Double-D Tips
• Callaway Nine-Spoke Alloy Wheels, 20” x 9.0”, Anthracite Finish
• “Supercharged” Hood Emblems
• “SC540” Grille Emblem
• Callaway/Rocky Ridge Front Door Emblems
• Callaway/Rocky Ridge Tailgate Emblem
• “SC540” Tailgate Emblem
• Callaway/Rocky Ridge Dash Plaque
• Callaway/Rocky Ridge WeatherTech® Floor Mats, with Special Edition Badging
• Callaway/Rocky Ridge Underhood Plaque with Vehicle Identification Number
• Callaway/Rocky Ridge Authenticity Documentation Package
• Callaway “Powerfully Engineered” Key Fob
• Callaway 3 Year/36,000 Mile Limited Warranty

Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

Callaway Cars Inc. is not responsible for typographical errors.

About Callaway

Callaway Cars Incorporated is an automotive engineering and manufacturing corporation specializing in high performance applications. Founded in 1976, the corporation’s four core business units include Callaway Cars, Callaway Carbon, Callaway Engineering and Callaway Competition with facilities in California, Connecticut and Germany. The organization produces specialty vehicles, engineering services, and performance products that showcase technological sophistication, artistry in design, and beauty in craftsmanship.

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