Corn Powered Z06 Pace Car

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Chevy Unveils Two Unique Corvette Pace Cars

History will be made at the 2008 Indianapolis 500 when a pair of distinctive yet highly differentiated Corvette models will serve as the official pace cars - one highlighting Chevrolet's commitment to fuel solutions and the other marking 30 years of Corvette's pace car heritage. Chevrolet and Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials gathered at the Indianapolis Auto Show to make the historic announcement.

One of the pace cars is a customized Corvette Z06 E85 concept that runs on E85 ethanol fuel, a domestically produced alternative fuel similar to the E100 fuel that powers all of the racecars in the IndyCar Series. It will be driven during the race's pace lap by two-time Indianapolis 500 champion Emerson Fittipaldi. The other official pace car is a black-and-silver commemorative edition that marks the 30th anniversary of the celebrated 1978 pace car - the first Corvette to pace the field at the Indianapolis 500. Chevrolet will produce a total of 500 pace car replicas in both coupe and convertible form, each signed personally by Fittipaldi at Corvette's Bowling Green, Ky., assembly plant. The 92nd Indianapolis 500 takes place on Sunday, May 25, 2008. It will be Corvette's 10th appearance as the official pace car - a record unmatched by any other vehicle.

 

[6 Shooter]

30th Anniversary Corvette and Corvette Z06 E85 to be at Indy 500

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The Corvette Z06 E85 concept, on display at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, runs on E85 ethanol fuel and will be pacing the 2008 Indianapolis 500 with two-time Indianapolis 500 champion Emerson Fittipaldi behind the wheel. History will be made at the race when the Corvette Z06 E85 concept is joined by a commemorative edition 30th Anniversary Corvette to serve as the official pace cars.
(Photo by Ron McQueeney for General Motors)
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[born2saw]

They have the E85 pace car at the Indy Auto Show. i am going this weekend and will try to take some nice pictures.

 

[born2saw]

Went to the auto show & saw the Pace car & the replica. Personally I like the replica better. Here are a few pictures & info about the Pace Car:

 

[born2saw]

There is info about the replica at: http://www.chevrolet.com/corvette/indy/

Hers is a little info and some more pictures. It was pretty crowded at the show (just before the Colts game Sunday):

2008 is the 30th anniversary of the first Corvette to pace the 500 and the 60th anniversary of Chevrolet pacing the 500.

We sure have fun here in Indy in May with all the replica pace cars running around town but somebody needs to instruct these lucky people who get the cars free for the month about the WAVE!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!!

 

[Zippy]

Mrs Zippy and I attended the NCM sponsored pre-public press release of the 2008 Indy pace car, and had a fantastic time! Chevrolet's Top Executive, Ed Peper, made the announcement. The 1978 Black/Silver Pace Car was also on stage to represent 30 years of Corvette pace car history.

 

[WhalePirot]

Great Color

Hey Chevy!

I really like the color of that Corn Hauler! Option code is...........