Chevy to offer two hundred 2010 Camaro Indy 500 replicas for sale

[RyanG]

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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.

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[ljustin293]

http://media.chevrolet.com/content/m...06_camaro_pace

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.

[blazzin1]

Originally Posted by RyanG

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DETROIT -- Chevrolet also offered replicas of the pace cars in 1969, 1982 and 1993.

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Dealers

They forgot 1967!!!!!!!!!!

[VT2CA]

should make a manual six speed version

[Frank in MD]

Mustang stripes.

[cab2g]

it's interesting that you can't personally order one through the dealer. I guess that'll make it more collectible if you have to find a dealer that was even given the OK to order one from Chevy...

[SorrowCamaro]

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Awesome!
Summary:
Limited to only 200, Automatic V8 (SS, 400hp) - MSRP Approximately $42,000

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.

Official Press Release Here

[Jiu Jitsu Jon]

But it has no man pedal...

[BaylorCamaro]

Fully body stripes! Whohoo!

[ljustin293]

[mlee]

Originally Posted by Jiu Jitsu Jon

But it has no man pedal...

The long one is the man pedal...

[Revo1]

Badass! Hopefully it's more successful than '93...

[D1BADZ]

modern

[myold88]

You would think that they would mention the fantastic Inferno Orange interior and white dashboard rally stripe.

[CamaroScotty]

Limited production - otherwise known as the "EBay edition".

[savage71ChevelleSS]

wish it was the other way around like the 69's, white with a full body orange stripe would be kick ass

[MLL67RSSS]

Originally Posted by blazzin1

They forgot 1967!!!!!!!!!!

Well technically not really. In '67 only dealers they contacted were allowed to order a true replica for a very limited time frame, and in small numbers, not quite the same as when it became a RPO option with hundreds or thousands of them made in the later years. In '67 it was more like a COPO process to build just a few for special customers than a RPO to build replicas for anyone. Maybe that is what they're getting at. There wasn't an RPO (Regular Production Order) for a '67 replica to be built, special order only.

1969 RPO Z-11 3675 made
1982 RPO 1FP87 6360 made
1993 RPO B5A 633 made

P.S. If you noticed there are no Indiana are dealers on the dealer list. There will be 47 "Festival" cars for use during the month at and around the track and Indy area. Most of those will go to central Indiana area dealers after May. Of course of the three actual strobe light equipped, painted graphics pace cars, two will be kept by GM and the third goes to the IMS Museum.

[Rookie13]

Originally Posted by MLL67RSSS

Well technically not really. In '67 only dealers they contacted were allowed to order a true replica for a very limited time frame, and in small numbers, not quite the same as when it became a RPO option with hundreds or thousands of them made in the later years. In '67 it was more like a COPO process to build just a few for special customers than a RPO to build replicas for anyone. Maybe that is what they're getting at. There wasn't an RPO (Regular Production Order) for a '67 replica to be built, special order only.

1969 RPO Z-11 3675 made
1982 RPO 1FP87 6360 made
1993 RPO B5A 633 made

P.S. If you noticed there are no Indiana are dealers on the dealer list. There will be 47 "Festival" cars for use during the month at and around the track and Indy area. Most of those will go to central Indiana area dealers after May. Of course of the three actual strobe light equipped, painted graphics pace cars, two will be kept by GM and the third goes to the IMS Museum.

I'm to lazy to look, but is this history info in the Wiki section? Good stuff!!!

[LosXC451]

is it just me or are the taillights orange?

[SSTony]

yea that car will be overpriced for no reason. they could of at least made it manual and with a special engine or something. besides the interior and stickers they didnt put much of an effort into this car.

[knowitman]

Originally Posted by SSTony

yea that car will be overpriced for no reason. they could of at least made it manual and with a special engine or something. besides the interior and stickers they didnt put much of an effort into this car.

It's meant only as a collectors edition with a small quantity being made. This will be a car that in 40 years will be highly collectible.

[justmeron]

Yea at oround 200 made. I can see the collector appeal, nice.

[blazzin1]

If they made it with LS3/6-speed manual, I'd trade mine in to get it. But they lost me with the automatic....

Too Bad, I think it looks awesome!!!!

[Dangeruss]

Originally Posted by LosXC451

is it just me or are the taillights orange?

Yes. The actual pace car came with orange taillights (and those cool strobes), but obviously the production model will have to go street legal red.

[BackinBlackSS/RS]

Originally Posted by VT2CA

should make a manual six speed version

It make no sense not to offer a manual. If I were looking for a Camaro, I would have to scratch this specific one off my list only because it is not available in manual. I'm sure I would not be the only one. Great looking car!!!!