Daytona 500 Corvette Z06 Pace Car - Detroit News Pictures

[6 Shooter]

 

[B17Crew]

Wow, that is really different, do you know if it will it be produced as a Pace Car option for ’06?

B17Crew

 

[wishuwerehere82]

Well there's something you don't see everyday!
That's one funky paint job.

 

[Evolution1980]

Wow, that's sweet! I really like the seats too. A lap belt? Nice touch, but I assume it also has to have the over-the-shoulder belt as well due to NHTSA guidelines (or whomever makes the rules).
If the exterior graphics had just a hint more 'artistic' touch to 'em rather than the hard lines they are, I think it would be a killer look.
You certainly aren't gonna miss it driving down the street, much like the Purple/Yellow C5 Pace Car from a few years back...

 

[Luweegy]

I'm sorry,that's one ugly car! Maybe Junior can hit it and we won't half to see it for the whole race.The Vette will have more HP than Cup cars with Plate.

 

[wishuwerehere82]

I really like the seats too.

That is the Z06 Titanium interior option. My buddy just got one. It looks great!

 

[Evolution1980]

That is the Z06 Titanium interior option. My buddy just got one. It looks great!

Addendum to what I said above... I really like the seats, but the rest of the dash still lacks, in my opinion, any sense of luxury, in terms of...I dunno how to explain it right now. The vette and specifically the Z06 is one badass mutha. But when you look at the interior, it's just "blah". My 2005 Altima 3.5 SE has an equivalent, if not nicer dash than the vette. Sit in a Ferrari or a Bimmer M3/M5 or an Aston, and you get an idea that you are in a sweet performance car with a luxurious, yet serious interior. The vette STILL has a bargain basement interior compared to the rest of the cars in it's performance class. It shouldn't be that that difficult to fix it. My opinion...

 

[wishuwerehere82]

Some Silver suede door panels, arm rests and console cover would really spice it up a little.

 

[XLR8]

I'd have to agree that the car generally looks good, I like the different colors, BUT... I think a more artistic approach to the boundaries between colors would be more appealing. IMO the jagged lines detract from the otherwise smooth lines of the Corvette.

 

[6 Shooter]

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[6 Shooter]

[NCM-ENEWS] Corvette Z06 to Pace Daytona 500 with Jay Leno at the Wheel

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A specially outfitted 2006 Corvette Z06 will serve as the official pace car of the 48th running of the Daytona 500, on Feb. 19.


"Tonight Show" host and auto enthusiast Jay Leno will drive the pace car. The Daytona 500 is NASCAR’s premier race and traditionally kicks off the Nextel Cup racing season. Selection of the Z06 model marks the second consecutive year that a Corvette has been selected as the Daytona 500 pace car.


The Corvette Z06 that will serve as the Daytona 500 pace car is mechanically identical to those available at Chevrolet dealerships. It is the fastest vehicle ever offered by Chevrolet and General Motors. With 505 horsepower (377 kw) and 470 lb.-ft. of torque (637 Nm) from its 7.0L all-aluminum, racing-inspired engine, the Corvette Z06 leaps from 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds and has a top speed of 198 mph. It also differs from other production Corvette models with extensive use of lightweight materials, including carbon-fiber front fenders and a chassis comprised of aluminum and magnesium. A racing-ready suspension and large, 18-inch front wheels and 19-inch rear wheels help keep it glued to the tarmac, so it requires no drivetrain modifications to satisfy its role in front of the racing pack. In its official capacity, however, the pace car is outfitted with a variety of safety equipment and highly visible strobe lights.


Interestingly, the Corvette Z06’s 505-horsepower (377 kw) output is actually more than the power produced by the race cars that will compete in the Daytona 500 – a first for a pace car. This is because of the unique "restrictor plate" rule established for the Daytona and Talladega , Ala. racetracks. On these 2.5-mile-long super speedways, the restrictor plate reduces airflow into the engine to limit horsepower and keep race car speeds below 200 mph. With a restrictor plate, racing engine power is reduced from about 750 horsepower to about 450 horsepower. Race cars can still average more than 190 mph on Daytona’s long straights.


The Corvette Z06 Daytona 500 wears a unique paint scheme, inspired by the hot-to-cool color transition of a space capsule entering Earth’s atmosphere at a high rate of speed. The paint scheme is carried out with an elaborate, interlocking scallops design – a twist on hot rod-style flames – that blends "hot" Lemon Drop yellow at the nose of the Corvette with Lemon Glow, Amber Ecstasy, Blazing Copper and Hot Poppy. The colors culminate with a cool Sapphire Trance blue color at the rear of the vehicle. DuPont, the sponsor of Jeff Gordon’s No. 24 Monte Carlo, supplied the colors, which are from the company’s "Hot Hues" line of automotive paint.


"As if the Corvette Z06 needed help in looking fast, the intricate paintwork of the pace car gives it the appearance of tremendous speed," said Peper. "It is one of the most elaborate and stunning vehicle designs we’ve created." Leno behind the wheel Jay Leno, host of the "Tonight Show" and an unabashed auto enthusiast, will drive the Corvette Z06 during opening ceremonies and the pace laps that start the race. Leno, who has a large collection of vintage automobiles and motorcycles, has previous experience as a pace car driver.Chevrolet returns to the Daytona 500 with 18 victories – the most of any manufacturer – including last year’s champion Jeff Gordon. Chevrolet also returns as the defending manufacturer’s cup champion, an award that has been bestowed 29 times. Also, defending Nextel Cup champion Tony Stewart drives the No. 20 Chevrolet Monte Carlo for Joe Gibbs Racing.


"The Corvette Z06 already is a performance legend and the fans will enjoy seeing it lead their favorite drivers around Daytona’s famous tri-oval," said Robin Braig, president of Daytona International Speedway. "It promises to be a great race, and kicking it off with a Corvette at the head of the pack is the best way to start."


The Daytona 500 is one of the largest events in motorsports, drawing more than 168,000 fans to the track and attracting nearly 11 million American television viewers. It also is broadcast around the world.

 

[JJS]

I'm sorry, but that's just downright Fugly if you ask me!

 

[Evolution1980]

I'm sorry, but that's just downright Fugly if you ask me!

Yeah??? ad well, here's a newsflash for ya pal...I didn't ask you. 6 Shooter did!

...just messin' around...

 

[JJS]

Yeah??? ad well, here's a newsflash for ya pal...I didn't ask you. 6 Shooter did!

...just messin' around...

I was waiting for that!....but I was expecting it in serious mode

By the way, you could pass for a friend of mine when we were growing up.
Great guy then and now. You look just like him when he was younger, if your avitar is a picture of you.....he owned a '69 black/black 442 with balloon rear tires and kots of chrome......what a sweet looking ride that was.

 

[g-force junky]

the z06 pace car will have more horsepower than the cars themselves. hell the standard c6 will have just about as much if not more because of the restrictor plates. one of the reasons nascar is the only racing where every year, you get slower and slower pole speeds. they are now racing into the past as fast as they can get there. no need to worry about the pace car getting passed this year thats for sure. nascar has become as exciteing as proffesional wrestling, only in wrestling you can pick your own costume.
nascar has become a "formula" racing package where the sanctioning body knows more than the engineers hired by teams do. no innovation allowed, "here run this rearend" we know what your r.p.m.s we want you to turn. we'd better check those heads (the only place left to find h.p.) to be sure you aint cheatin. i think ill use the event as an excuse to drink beer and cook ribs.

 

[Heavy Duty]

May be I've done to much dope in my time........

..but I like it. One thing for sure, if they produce this car I would hate to be the one who later had to do a paint job on it. Not to mention a real cop magnet. I'd still take it though and give it a good home.



H.D.

 

[JJS]

..but I like it. One thing for sure, if they produce this car I would hate to be the one who later had to do a paint job on it. Not to mention a real cop magnet. I'd still take it though and give it a good home.



H.D.

HD, you'll be bringing some of that good stuff when we head out to the lake I take it????

 

[Heavy Duty]

HD, you'll be bringing some of that good stuff when we head out to the lake I take it????

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H.D.

 

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"Tonight Show" host and auto enthusiast Jay Leno will drive the pace car. The Daytona 500 is NASCAR’s premier race and traditionally kicks off the Nextel Cup racing season. Selection of the Z06 model marks the second consecutive year that a Corvette has been selected as the Daytona 500 pace car.
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I don't know what is cooler - the color scheme of the car, or the fact Jay Leno will be driving / pacing the race :cool

Amazing!

 

[vett boy]

As a Corvette purest,i believe all vetts have beauty.The pace car(for me) has a little less .I'd say more but vetts are living breathing things and i wouldn't want to hurt it's feelings.