2008 Indianapolis 500 will see a pair of Corvettes as the official pace cars. The first car is the Corvette Z06 E85 Concept. Based on the Corvette Z06 and running on ‘Cleaner’ E85 fuel, this concept maintains the power of the Z06 while going up on the environment ladder. A distinguishing feature of this car is the wonderful paintjob, the unique Gold-rush color shifting paint scheme changes hues between green and gold depending upon the viewing angle and the incident light.
The second Chevy is a black-and-silver commemorative edition that celebrates 30th anniversary of the first Corvette pace car that made a run at the Indy 500 in 1978. Corvette 30th Anniversary Pace Car is a replica of the 1978 model, black exterior with silver graphics Interiors will feature two-tone titanium-color interior, with the Indianapolis 500 logo embroidered on the seats.
Commemorative edition cars will come with Corvette’s 3LT option package, Z51 performance package and dual-mode exhaust. Power will come from a LS3 small block V8 that delivers 436 hp and you can choose between six-speed manual or six-speed paddle-shift automatic transmissions. Available in coupe and convertible versions, each commemorative edition car will be personally signed and numbered by Emerson Fittipaldi, who will also drive the Z06 E85 concept at Indy 500.
20008 Corvette Indy 500 Pace Cars Picture Gallery
[Source: GM]
