Chevrolet Creates A Limited Edition Indianapolis 500 Camaro Pace Car

Chevrolet has created a replica of the 2010 Camara Indianapolis 500 Pace Car. Chevy’s Limited Edition Replica will be based on the Camaro 2SS, a model with the RS sports package.

An Inferno Orange paint-job, White Pearl rally stripes, a new grille, 500 Indianapolis decals and a set of 20-inch aluminium wheels are available on the special edition.

Inside boasts a new leather upholstery, embroidered headrests and other Inferno Orange accents.

Chevrolet has added the 6.2-litre V8 engine with 298kW and 555Nm of torque. All of this power will be sent to the ground through a six-speed automatic gearbox.

Jim Campbell, one of the guys from Chevrolet’s Marketing department said: “We set out to build a collectible vehicle that will appeal to the die-hard Camaro and Indianapolis 500 fan. We believe we’ve done just that with the 2010 Chevy Camaro Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Limited Edition.”

Pricing starts at $41,950 while production is limited to 200 units.

 

Press Release

Chevrolet to offer a limited number of 2010 Camaro Indy 500 Pace Car replicas

DETROIT — For the first time since 1993, Chevrolet will build and sell a replica of a Camaro Indianapolis 500 Pace Car.

“We set out to build a collectible vehicle that will appeal to the die-hard Camaro and Indianapolis 500 fan,” said Jim Campbell, U.S. Vice President, Chevrolet Marketing. “We believe we’ve done just that with the 2010 Chevy Camaro Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Limited Edition.”

This limited edition replica includes all the features found on a top-of-the-line regular production Camaro SS, but adds some additional features unique to the actual pace car to be driven by Robin Roberts, anchor of “Good Morning America,” during the this year’s Indianapolis 500.

Based on a Camaro 2SS model with an RS appearance package, the replica includes the following content:

• 400 hp 6.2L V-8
• Six-speed automatic transmission with remote start
• 20-inch polished aluminum wheels
• Full body White Pearl decal rally stripes
• Inferno Orange heritage front grille
• Inferno Orange engine cover
• Premium floor mats with accent colors
• 2010 Indianapolis 500 event logo decal on both doors and embroidered on driver and passenger headrests
• 2010 Indianapolis 500 event logo badges on front fenders

Up to 200 pace car replicas will be made available through 187 of the top-selling Camaro dealers based on 2009 retail sales. The manufacturer suggested retail price of the replica is $41,950 (includes $850 Destination Freight Charge).

The 2010 Camaro Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Replica Limited Edition marks the fourth time Chevrolet has offered a Camaro pace car replica. Chevrolet also offered replicas of the pace cars in 1969, 1982 and 1993.

Click here for a list of dealers that will have allocation for the replica. Click here for a list of dealers that will have allocation for the replica.