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2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is a 2-door coupe, production car. It is a Front Engine/RWD with Supercharged V8, 6162 cc. The Corvette ZR1's horsepower is 620 bhp @ ---- rpm with 595 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm of torque delivered by a 6-Speed Manual.

2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS is a 2-door coupe, production car. It is a Front Engine/FWD with Twin-Turbo Inline-4, 1998 cc. The Cobalt SS's horsepower is 260 bhp @ 5300 rpm with 260 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm of torque delivered by a 5-Speed Manual. 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS will do 0-60mph in 5.7 sec.

2008 Chevrolet Corvette is a 2-door coupe, production car. It is a Front Engine/RWD with V8, 6162 cc. The Corvette's horsepower is 436 bhp @ 5900 rpm with 428 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm of torque delivered by a 6-Speed Manual/Paddle Shift Automatic.

2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 E85 Concept Pace Car is a 2-door coupe, concept car. It is a Front Engine/RWD with V8, 7011 cc. The Corvette Z06 E85 Concept Pace Car's horsepower is 505 bhp @ 6300 rpm with 470 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm of torque delivered by a 6-Speed Manual. 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 E85 Concept Pace Car will do 0-60mph in 3.7 sec and onto 100 mph in 7.9 sec reaching quarter mile in 11.5 sec @ 127 mph. The top speed is 198 mph.

2007 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Concept is a 2-door convertible, concept car. It is a Front Engine/RWD with V8, 6000 cc.


2008 Chevrolet Corvette 30th Anniversary Pace Car

2008 Chevrolet Corvette 30th Anniversary Pace Car
Commemorating one of the most recognizable Indianapolis 500 pace cars, the Corvette 30th Anniversary Pace Car features a black exterior with silver graphics that honors the 1978 model – the production replicas of which became instant collectibles and continue to stand as an iconic symbol of Corvette’s heritage at the front of the Indy field.

In addition to the exterior color scheme, the anniversary models are equipped with a special, two-tone titanium-color interior, with the Indianapolis 500 logo embroidered on the seats. Coupe and convertible models are available. Each replica will be personally signed and numbered by Emerson Fittipaldi.

Both the coupe and convertible come equipped with Corvette’s 3LT option package, Z51 performance package and dual-mode exhaust. Additional features include:

  • Choice of six-speed manual or six-speed paddle-shift automatic transmissions
  • LS3 small block V8 with 436 hp
  • New-for-2008 forged chrome five-spoke aluminum wheels
  • Corvette Z06 rear spoiler
  • Silver checkered flag graphics
  • Indy 500 logo fender badges

Corvette at Indy

The 2008 edition of the Indianapolis 500 represents Corvette’s 10th time as the official pace car – and a record fifth-consecutive year – and Chevrolet’s 19th time as the manufacturer selected to lead the field. Corvette’s pace years and details include:

  • 1978 – Driven by 1960 race winner Jim Rathmann; Chevrolet produced 6,502 production replicas
  • 1986 – Driven by famed pilot Chuck Yeager; all 7,315 production convertibles were considered pace car convertibles and included official graphics (to be installed at the owner’s discretion)
  • 1995 – Driven by then Chevrolet General Manager Jim Perkins; 527 production replicas produced
  • 1998 – Driven by 1963 race winner Parnelli Jones when an injury prevented golfer Greg Norman from performing the duty; 1,158 production replicas produced
  • 2002 – Driven by actor Jim Caviezel; no production replicas produced but graphics were available through SPO – approximately 300 sets sold
  • 2004 – Driven by actor Morgan Freeman; no production replicas produced
  • 2005 – Driven by General Colin Powell; no production replicas produced
  • 2006 – Driven by cycling champion Lance Armstrong; first Corvette Z06 pace car; no production replicas produced
  • 2007 – Driven by actor Patrick Dempsey; 500 production replicas – all convertibles
  • 2008 – Driven by Emerson Fittipaldi; 500 production replicas – coupes and convertibles

Chevrolet Corvette 30th Anniversary Pace Car Stats
Vehicle Type: 2-door convertible, production car
Price: Not Available
Fuel Milage: Not Available
Configuration: Front Engine/RWD
Engine: V8 Nitrous-Assisted
Displacement: 6162 cc
Horsepower: 436 bhp @ 5900 rpm
Torque: 428 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm
Max RPM: 6500 rpm
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual/Paddle Shift Automatic
Weight: Not Available
Height: Not Available
Width: 72.6 in
Wheelbase: 105.7 in
Track: Not Available
0-60mph: Not Available
0-100mph: Not Available
Quarter (1/4) Mile: Not Available
Top Speed: Not Available
Lateral Accelaration: Not Available
Braking 60-0: Not Available


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