Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Replica Corvette Convertible

Blayde · February 2nd, 2007, 4:38 PM

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A 2007 Chevrolet Corvette convertible will pace the 91 st running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 27, 2007. As it was selected as the Official Pace Car, Chevrolet will supply several identically prepared and uniquely trimmed Corvette convertibles – in new Atomic Orange paint with distinctive gold ribbon graphics – that will serve in the official pace duties of the race, as well as supporting activities.

Five hundred production replicas of those official cars will be offered to the public – all of them convertibles. They’ll be available beginning this spring.

The distinguishing features of the pace car replica convertibles include:

* Atomic Orange exterior color, including door handles
* Indianapolis 500 exterior graphics – including gold ribbon graphics that flow outward from the front fender vents and “ Indianapolis 500” door logos
* Special Indianapolis 500 fender badges
* Z06 rear spoiler
* New aluminum “split-spoke” wheels in Sterling Silver
* Ebony seats with embroidered Indianapolis 500 logos
* Interior trim plate and pods painted Atomic Orange
* Atomic Orange engine covers
* All of the pace car replicas are equipped with the Corvette’s standard LS2 small-block V-8 and Z51 performance package. A six-speed manual transmission is standard, with the six-speed paddle-shift automatic optional. The navigation system with Bose audio, as well as OnStar, is standard.

Pricing for the 400-horsepower pace car replica convertible is $66,995 MSRP, including destination. The paddle-shift six-speed automatic is the only option, which brings the price to $68,245.

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KaJuN · February 2nd, 2007, 5:07 PM

Not too bad, but I still prefer the paintjob on last year's car.

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The lights in the backs of the headrests are pretty sweet though.

Blayde · February 3rd, 2007, 9:08 PM

Most people must think the same way, they arent even bothering with the thread

jetsetter · February 3rd, 2007, 9:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Blayde

Most people must think the same way, they arent even bothering with the thread

You need to upload the images to Imageshack because right now you can't see them.

BlaRo · February 4th, 2007, 8:56 AM

The color is great, but the wheels are definitely awesome. The stickers look like old-school pinstriping... images/smilies/thumbsup.gif

Also, apparently everybody on LLN is clinically retarded.

Blayde · February 4th, 2007, 1:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jetsetter

You need to upload the images to Imageshack because right now you can't see them.

Links fixed, LLN must be blocking outside links

KaJuN · February 5th, 2007, 7:23 AM

Now that I think of it, I'd much rather see a Pontiac Solstice or Saturn Sky as the pace car. Corvettes are way cool and all, but they're getting stale as Indy pace cars. A Caddy XLR-V would be nice too. 8)

Blayde · February 5th, 2007, 2:06 PM

Yeah, they need a new pace car, the Vette thing is getting old.

Dsemaj · February 6th, 2007, 8:23 AM

I'm lost here.. why would you want to buy a Corvette with Pace car graphics?

Adunaphel · February 6th, 2007, 8:27 AM

Nice color! graphics are pretty nice aswell, although i don't really like the 500 crest, it looks a bit too large, especially on the headrests...

Blayde · February 6th, 2007, 7:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Dsemaj

I'm lost here.. why would you want to buy a Corvette with Pace car graphics?

Beecause they call it a 'special edition' and make money off you for a bit mroe accesories and new paint, and you think, yeah that's cool.

-Cpt. J.- · February 6th, 2007, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Blayde

Beecause they call it a 'special edition' and make money off you for a bit mroe accesories and new paint, and you think, yeah that's cool.

How old am I? images/smilies/blink.gif

On a race track, they look cool no doubt... but on a normal road?... RICE!!! =D

Blayde · February 7th, 2007, 7:43 PM

You forget, people bought the purple and yellow one outright, just for the heck of it. There's even one still in the showroom i pass by everyday. There's a reason the ricer look still exists, and they know they can sell this to them.

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KaJuN Disco Inferno Joined: Jul 31st, 2006 Last Online: 12:29 PM Location: American in Okinawa Age: 23 Posts: 5,069 Car: Suzuki Swift, Honda Benly CL50 Rep Power: 176	Now that I think of it, I'd much rather see a Pontiac Solstice or Saturn Sky as the pace car. Corvettes are way cool and all, but they're getting stale as Indy pace cars. A Caddy XLR-V would be nice too. 8) __________________ ...and Michigan still sucks. D-Fence: Kajun is just outside caressing his Discovery....touching it gently, you know......it is such a dirty bitch.....but he seems to love dirty girls in high heels who are taller then him and have "quite a few pounds" on their hips ^^ This post was accidentally unearthed from a shallow grave by construction workers. My Flickr

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Blayde Joined: Dec 20th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Bahrain Posts: 2,377 Car: '02 Nissan X-Trail, '06 Honda Civic EXi Rep Power: 85	Yeah, they need a new pace car, the Vette thing is getting old. __________________ Crayon'd in MS Paint Some say he migrated when fuel hit 4 pounds per gallon and that he can make 'special price' for you. All we know is, he's the Stig's Arab cousin; Al-Stig!

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Blayde Joined: Dec 20th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Bahrain Posts: 2,377 Car: '02 Nissan X-Trail, '06 Honda Civic EXi Rep Power: 85	You forget, people bought the purple and yellow one outright, just for the heck of it. There's even one still in the showroom i pass by everyday. There's a reason the ricer look still exists, and they know they can sell this to them. __________________ Crayon'd in MS Paint Some say he migrated when fuel hit 4 pounds per gallon and that he can make 'special price' for you. All we know is, he's the Stig's Arab cousin; Al-Stig!

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