2008 Corvette Indy Pace Car

Chevrolet unveiled two unique 2008 Corvette Indy 500 Pace Cars Thursday, December 27, 2007 that will serve as the official vehicles for the race. One of the Corvette pace cars represents Chevrolet's commitment to fuel solutions, while the other marks 30 years of Corvette's pace car heritage. Chevrolet offers seven E85-capable models in 2008.

Production replicas were not offered every time the Corvette was selected as the pace car. In fact, 2007 marks the first time Chevrolet has offered a regular-production replica since 1998. Product specifications are obtained from third parties, and while we make every effort to assure the accuracy of product information, we do not assume any liability for inaccuracies. Store ratings and product reviews are written and submitted by online shoppers to assist you as you shop. Production replicas were not offered every time the Corvette was selected as the pace car. In fact, 2007 marks the first time Chevrolet has offered a regular-production replica since 1998.

Chevy does not make an E85 Corvette but this concept may hint at future plans from Chevy's gas friendly to gas free strategy. The video includes the pace car driver, two-time Indy 500 winner, Emerson Fittipaldi, joking it will be great to look in the mirror and see all those Indy cars behind him. Available in coupe and convertible versions, each commemorative edition car will be personally signed and numbered by Emerson Fittipaldi, who will also drive the Z06 E85 concept at Indy 500. The actual pace car, the E85 ZO6, was in the garage next to the pagoda.

E85 is blend of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline. Its benefits include reduced emissions of greenhouse gases and a reduced dependence on petroleum. E85 is blend of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline. Its benefits include reduced emissions of greenhouse gases and a reduced dependence on petroleum.

GM is the leader in E85 production models, with more than 2.5 million E85-capable cars, trucks and SUVs on the road with more on the way. Chevrolet offers seven E85-capable models in 2008. But along with the regular-production models, several dozen copies of all the pace cars have been used for official activities in support of their respective Indianapolis 500 races, such as parades. These cars - known as "festival" cars - have become prized collectibles, along with the limited-edition regular-production replicas. Another Corvette model identical to the convertible pace car that will be used for May’s Indianapolis 500 race will be displayed in Chicago. In fact, Chevrolet will build 500 production replicas of the pace car, which will be offered to the public alongside the Ron Fellows version at $66,995.

In addition to achieving speeds of nearly 200 miles per hour, the car will also be capable of changing colors from green, blue, gold and yellow. Meanwhile, a second special edition Corvette, designed to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the iconic 1978 Corvette Indy 500 pace car with a similar black and silver design, will also be on hand.

There was great debate on whether to make the green stripe we mentioned earlier green. They thought because of the 30 year anniversary they could have went with red stripe as did the 78 car, or maybe the blue or orange from the Indy logo but in the end, to send and tie the message together with the fantastic E85 car, they went with green. The only other modification to the car, besides its wild, color changing Gold Rush Green paint job accented by a checkered flag pattern on its flanks, is the car's requisite safety equipment. The E85 Vette is a one-off concept that will only see duty as a pace car at the race. Its benefits include reduced emissions of greenhouse gases and a reduced dependence on petroleum.