| | 2005 Corvette Convertible Pace Car At The Indianapolis 500 (Site not responding. Last check: ) |
 | | Because the production Corvette is so racing-ready with 400 horsepower capable of 186 mph and a 0-60 mph time of 4.1 seconds, class-leading aerodynamics, a suspension that can handle.98 Gs in cornering situations and large 18-inch front and 19-inch rear wheels, few changes were made to prepare it for this year's role. |
 | | During the last three Indy 500 races, for example, the Chevy pace vehicles led the field for a combined 140 laps (350 miles) of the total 600 race laps (1,500 miles) and ran an average lap speed of 75 mph. |
 | | Even during green-flag race conditions, the pace cars patiently run at idle ready for action at a moment's notice. |
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