1998 Chevrolet Corvette

1998 Chevrolet Corvette
345hp 5.7L V-8
Driven by: Parnelli Jones - 1963 Indy 500 Winner

In 1998, the newly-introduced convertible version of the C5 was chosen to pace the Indianapolis 500 race, and a Pace Car Replica (RPO Z4Z) was offered to the public. Aside from lacking the equipment necessary for actual pace car duties (light bar, special racing harnesses, etc.), there was little difference between the Pace Car Replica C5 and the vehicle that actually saw duty during the race. The Pace Car Replica package consisted of a special paint color ("Radar Blue"), unique interior colors (black and yellow), painted yellow wheels, and special pace car decals. The Pace Car Replica package also included other optional equipment: the newly-introduced Active Handling System (RPO JL4); an electronically-tuned AM/FM radio with CD player and a Bose speaker system; an electronic dual-zone heating & air conditioning system; and leather adjustable sport bucket seats.

While regarded by many (including Corvette fans) as the most garish Corvette appearance package offered to date, the 1998 Pace Car Replicas nevertheless enjoy a strong and loyal following of owners and collectors.

Chevrolet Camaro SS Indy 500 Pace Car 2010

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Chevrolet Camaro SS Indy 500 Pace Car (2010) with pictures and wallpapers

The 2010 Chevy Camaro Indianapolis 500 pace car is a 21st century sports car that looks to the future with a nod to both the car's and the race's heritage. The first year for Camaro to pace the Indianapolis 500 was in 1967, the year the Camaro made its debut. Camaro has since paced the race in 1969, 1982, 1993 and 2009.

2010 pace car features an Inferno Orange Metallic paint scheme with White Diamond rally stripes that travel from the front to the rear over the top of the body, as well as extending to the instrument panel. The design is a modern interpretation of the original rally stripe that debuted on the 1969 Indianapolis 500 Pace Car.

1969 Camaro Indy Pace Car

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1969 Chevrolet Camaro
modified 375hp 396c.i. V-8 3675 relicas produced
Driven by: Jim Rathmann - 1960 Indy 500 winner, Chevy dealer

No vintage Camaro convertible is as wanted collectible as the '69 Pace Car. A white '67 Camaro convertible paced that year's Indy 500 and some 100 examples were built for speedway use, but it wasn't a special edition. When the Camaro again was invited to pace the '69 race, Chevy determinedly exploited every aspect of the expensive opportunity. Thus was born regular production option Z11, a $37 striping package that recast a Camaro convertible into a Pace Car.

That $37 price is deceiving, because the RS trim package (which included hidden headlamps) and the SS trim package (with the Z/28-style Cowl Induction hood and decklid spoiler) also were required. Furthermore, the Pace Cars had their own special interior with orange and white hound's-tooth upholstery complementing the orange stripes and white paint. Buyers could choose either the 350-cubic-inch/300-horsepower small-block V-8 or one of the four 396-cubic-inch big-block V-8s with outputs ranging from 325 to 375 horsepower (the latter with aluminum cylinder heads and an 11.0:1 compression ratio). The car 1960 Indy 500 winner Jim Rathmann drove at the head of the 1969 Indy field was powered by the 375-horse 396, but the vast majority of the 3675 replicas were 350-powered.

Sources:
Motortrend.com - 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Indy 500 Pace Car Vs. 1996 Camaro Z28

1986 Corvette Pace Car

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1986 Chevrolet Corvette
230hp 350c.i. V-8
1st Vette ragtop in 15 years
Driven by: Gen. Chuck Yeager

In 1986, ALL Corvette Convertibles were designated (marketed) as the " Pace Car Edition". Yes, they were convertibles, but they were not equipped with any special features.