The Callaway C12 automobiles were produced from 1997 through 2001.
They are production automobiles created in an attempt to win the GT2
class at Le Mans. In fact, the Callaway C12 took pole position in the
class at Le Mans in 2001, beating Porsche, Ferrari and all other
brands. Road car versions were homologated and produced in parallel.
The C12 project was a joint effort between IVM, a German automotive
engineering services company, and Callaway Cars Inc. They were produced
jointly by Callaway Competition in Leingarten Germany and Callaway Cars
Inc. in Old Lyme Connecticut. Twenty cars, road and race specification,
were constructed. The project achieved full vehicle manufacturer status
in Germany. These cars were built to a standard, not a cost. They were
optimized for the regulations at Le Mans. Today, they are still fast,
beautiful and now, collectible. C12 ownership is diverse and initially
represented by clients such as Dale Earnhardt Jr., Otis Chandler,
Andrew McKelvey, and Tommy Mottola.
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