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

DETROIT (GM) -- 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 which includes the $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. The previous offerings were in 1969, 1982 and 1993.

Editor's Note: In February, I spent a week driving the 2010 Camaro SS production version. It was the real deal! Aside from the exclusive accents, the only difference between the Indy 500 Pace Car replica and the Camaro SS that I drove was the powertrain. My test model included the 426 hp 6.2L V-8 with six-speed manual transmission; the preferred setup, in my opinion. Because the pace car replicas will be limited to no more than 200, expect to pay much more than the $41,950 sticker price if you want to own one.  --MW