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C6 Corvette
Vehicle Model

To Chevrolet Corvette

C6 refers to the sixth generation of Chevrolet Corvette.

C6 Corvettes have made two appearances as the Indianapolis 500 Pace Car, in 2006 with Lance Armstrong as driver and in 2008 with Emerson Fittipaldi driving.  For 2008, 500 Pace Car replicas were produced, signed and numbered by Fittipaldi.

Photos

	Photo courtesy www.cepolina.com Full version, 75KB
	Photo courtesy www.cepolina.com Full version, 33KB
	2006 Photo by "Janet" Full version, 522KB
	Z06 Photo ©2006 Bill Crittenden Libertyville Chevrolet Car Show June 11, 2006 Full version, 1,173KB
	2008 Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Replica Photo ©2008 Bill Crittenden Shamrock Plaza Cruise Night June 5, 2008 Full version, 3,689KB
	2008 Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Replica Photo ©2008 Bill Crittenden Shamrock Plaza Cruise Night June 5, 2008 Full version, 3,647KB
	2008 Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Replica Photo ©2008 Bill Crittenden Shamrock Plaza Cruise Night June 5, 2008 Full version, 3,481KB
	2008 Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Replica Photo ©2008 Bill Crittenden Shamrock Plaza Cruise Night June 5, 2008 Full version, 3,421KB
	2008 Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Replica Photo ©2008 Bill Crittenden Shamrock Plaza Cruise Night June 5, 2008 Full version, 4,429KB

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2007 Specifications

	Coupe	Convertible	Z06
Vehicle Type	2-seat	2-seat	2-seat
Drivetrain	FR	FR	FR
Engine	LS2	LS2	LS7
Engine Material	Aluminum block	Aluminum block	Aluminum block
Engine Displacement	6.0L	6.0L	7.0L/427 cu. in.
Engine Oil System			Dry sump
Horsepower	400 @ 6000 rpm	400 @ 6000 rpm	505 @ 6300 rpm
Torque	400 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm	400 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm	470 lb.-ft. @ 4800
Exhaust	Aluminized stainless steel, 3" polished stainless steel tips	Aluminized stainless steel, 3" polished stainless steel tips	Aluminized stainless steel, bimodal, with 4" polished stainless steel tips
Transmission (standard)	6-speed short-throw manual	6-speed short-throw manual	6-speed short-throw manual
Transmission (optional)	6-speed paddle-shift with automatic mode	6-speed paddle-shift with automatic mode
Differential	Limited Slip	Limited Slip	Limited Slip
Suspension Options	Magnetic Selective Ride Control (Sport and Tour modes, includes cross-drilled brake rotors)	Magnetic Selective Ride Control (Sport and Tour modes, includes cross-drilled brake rotors)
Standard Audio	AM/FM Stereo, CD Player w/MP3 Capability, 7-Speakers w/Auto Tone Control, Auto Volume, Radio Data System
Optional Audio	AM/FM/6-disc CD changer/MP3/XM Radio Bose 7-speaker audio system with auto tone control, auto volume, AudioPilot, TheftLock and Radio Data System
Optional Audio	AM/FM/CD/MP3/ 7-speaker Bose audio system with navigation system, auto tone control, auto volume, AudioPilot, Radio Data System
Cargo Volume Capacity	22.4 cu. ft.	11 cu. ft.	22.4 cu. ft.
Fuel Capacity	18 gallons	18 gallons	18 gallons
Fuel Economy (EPA)	18 city/28 highway	18 city/28 highway	16 city/26 highway
Roof	Removable-body color standard, transparent optional	Power convertible top with power cover and glass rear window
Exterior Colors (standard)	Arctic White, Black, Machine Silver Metallic, Victory Red	Arctic White, Black, Machine Silver Metallic, Victory Red	Black, Machine Silver Metallic, Victory Red
Exterior Colors (extra cost)	Atomic Orange Metallic Tintcoat, Le Mans Blue Metallic, Monterey Red Metallic Tintcoat, Velocity Yellow Tintcoat	Atomic Orange Metallic Tintcoat, Le Mans Blue Metallic, Monterey Red Metallic Tintcoat, Velocity Yellow Tintcoat	Atomic Orange Metallic Tintcoat, Le Mans Blue Metallic, Velocity Yellow Tintcoat
Convertible Top Colors		Beige, Black, Gray
Interior Colors (standard)	Cashmere, Red, Titanium Gray, Ebony	Cashmere, Red, Titanium Gray, Ebony	Ebony, Ebony/Red, Ebony/Titanium Gray
Interior Colors (optional)	Ebony/Cashmere, Ebony/Red, Ebony/Titanium Gray
Wheel Size	18" x 8.5" front/19" x 10" rear	18" x 8.5" front/19" x 10" rear	18" x 9.5" front/19" x 12" rear
Wheels (standard)	Silver painted aluminum five-spoke flangeless	Silver painted aluminum five-spoke flangeless	Silver painted aluminum ten-spoke flangeless
Wheels (optional)	Polished aluminum five-spoke flangeless, Chrome aluminum five-spoke flangeless, Competition Gray aluminum five-spoke flangeless	Polished aluminum five-spoke flangeless, Chrome aluminum five-spoke flangeless, Competition Gray aluminum five-spoke flangeless	Polished aluminum ten-spoke flangeless, Competition Gray aluminum ten-spoke flangeless

Additional features include:

Active Handling System with all-speed Traction Control

Speed-sensitive rack & pinion power steering

Four-wheel antilock disc brakes

Tire pressure monitoring system

Automatic Exterior Lamp Control

Xenon HID low-beam headlights

Tungsten-halogen high beam headlights

Halogen foglamps

Dual power and heated mirrors

Rear window defogger

Dual-zone climate control

Three-spoke leather-wrapped tilt and telescoping steering wheel with optional audio controls

Driver Information Center

Head-Up Display standard on Z06 optional on Coupe and Convertible

Perforated leather bucket seats, Z06 includes embroidery and contrasting stitching, two-tone with embroidered emblem optional on Coupe and Convertible

Six-way power driver's seat

Six-way power passenger seat standard on Convertible, optional on Coupe

Telescoping steering wheel

Optional Memory Package (2 driver presets for driver's seat, steering wheel and outside mirrors)

Standard manual day/night inside mirror with 2 lights, optional auto-dimming mirror with compass

Driver and passenger frontal dual-stage airbags with Passenger Sensing System

Side-impact airbags optional on Coupe and Z06

Keyless entry with push-button start

Theft-deterrent system immobilizer and audible/visual alarm

Options packages include:

Z51 Performance Package  Available on Coupe and Convertible.  Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar Extended Mobility Tires, cross-drilled brake rotors, performance tuned springs, shocks and stabilizer bars, additional cooling, special gear rations for manual transmission.  Not available with Magnetic Selective Ride Control.

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2008 Specifications

	Indy 500 Pace Car Replica
Production	500
Vehicle Type	2-seat
Engine Country of Origin	United States
Transmission Country of Origin	United States
Carline U.S. Canadian Parts Content	77%
Final Assembly	Bowling Green, Kentucky
Drivetrain	FR
Engine	LS3
Engine Displacement	6.2L
Horsepower	436
Standard Transmission	6-speed Manual
Optional Transmission	6-speed Automatic w/Paddle Shift ($1,250)
Differential	Limited Slip
Suspension	4-wheel independent
Steering	Power rack & pinion, speed sensitive
Brakes	4-Wheel Disc w/ABS
Wheels	5-spoke aluminum
Standard Audio	AM/FM/XM Stereo (First 13 months of XM Service incl.), CD Player w/MP3 Capability, Input Jack, Radio Data System
Optional Audio	AM/FM Stereo, 6-Disc CD Changer w/MP3 Capability, Bose Premium 7 Speaker System
EPA Fuel Economy Estimate	15 MPG City/25 MPG Highway
Warranty	5-year/100,000-mile Limited Powertrain

Additional features include:

Full folding top w/heated glass rear window

Oil Life Monitoring System

Traction Control System

Active Handling

Extended Mobility Tires

Tire Pressure Monitor

Xenon HID headlights

Foglights

Daytime running lights

Cruise Control

Automatic Dual Zone Air Conditioning

Driver Information Center

Auto Dimming Rear View Mirror w/Compass

Power Door Locks

Power Windows

Power Heated Outside Mirrors w/Driver Side Auto Dimming

"Sport Bucket" Perforated Leather Seats

Power 6-way Adjustable Driver's Seat

Carpeted Floor Mats

Remote Trunk & Fuel Door Release

Theft Deterrent System w/Alarm

Keyless Access w/Push-Button Start

Front & Side Airbags w/Passenger Sensing System

Parcel Net

1-year OnStar "Safe & Sound"

Options Packages Include:

3LT Preferred Equipment Group  AM/FM Stereo, 6-Disc CD Changer w/MP3 Capability, Bose Premium 7 Speaker System, Heads-Up Display, Power Telescoping Steering Wheel, Heated Seats, Memory Package, Universal Home Remote, Steering Wheel Radio Controls, Power Convertible Top.

2008 Indy 500 Pace Car Replica  Available as convertible only.  Black exterior color, Two-Tone Titanium Interior Trim, Forged Chrome Wheels, Dual Mode Exhaust, Gray Convertible Top, Z51 Performance Handling Package, Pace Car Graphics Package, Indy 500 Seat Embroidery, Cloisonne Fender Badges, Z06-style Spoiler, Inside Console & Armrest Signed & Numbered by Pace Car Driver Emerson Fittipaldi.

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Model Kits and Die Cast

Type	Manufacturer	Item #	Series	Name	Scale	Paint	Notes
Die Cast	Hot Wheels	C2741-0715 G1 (C4982)	2004 First Editions	Corvette C6	Small	Red
Die Cast	Hot Wheels	H9083-0916		Corvette C6	Small	Yellow w/black stripes
Die Cast	Hot Wheels	J3266-0916	2006 First Editions	Corvette C6R	Small	Silver #8
Die Cast	Matchbox	K947-0910	MBX Metal	Chevrolet Corvette C6	Small	Dark Blue
Die Cast	Hot Wheels	L9924-0918K	2008 New Models	'09 Corvette ZR1	Small	Blue

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Last edited July 17, 2008

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