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Source: Chevrolet press releaseChevrolet Corvette
79th Indy 500
May 28, 1995

The Chevrolet Corvette was selected to pace the Indy 500 for the third time in 1995.  Other than mandatory safety features, the Corvette needed no modifications to meet pace car specifications.

The pace car was driven by Chevrolet general manager Jim Perkins.  It was his third time driving the pace car at Indy.

527 Indy Pace Car replicas were produced.  The specifications for these replicas are1:

  • Convertible
  • Dark Purple Metalic over White Two-Tone paint
  • Special Indy Decal Package and Special Indy Emblems
  • 5.7L Engine (LT1)
  • 4-Speed Automatic Transmission
  • Performance Axle Ratio (3.07:1)
  • 9.5" Front and Rear Argent ZR-1 Wheels
  • P275/40ZR17 B/W Tires
  • Coated ZR-1 Rotors
  • Black Interior
  • Black Leather Adjustable Sport Bucket Seats with purple Insert and Indy Logo on Headrest
  • Electronic Air Conditioning
  • Delco/Bose Music System with electronically tuned AM/FM Stereo Radio, Cassette Tape and CD Player
  • Power Driver & Passenger Seats

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1/24 scale by Greenlight
1 Source: Chevrolet press release

 

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