2019 Corvette ZR1 To Pace 102nd Indianapolis 500

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Chevrolet's 2019 Corvette ZR1 is the official Pace Car for the 2018 Indianapolis 500.
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The Indianapolis Motor Speedway announced Thursday the 2019 Corvette ZR1 will be the official Pace Car for this year's Indianapolis 500.

It will be the 15th time a Corvette has paced the race – more than any other vehicle – but this year’s edition takes the legendary American supercar to another level. The 2019 ZR1 can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 2.85 seconds and reach a top track speed of 212 mph, making it the fastest Corvette ever made.

The 2019 Corvette ZR1 Pace Car features:

LT5 small block 6.2L supercharged V-8 engine, with 755-hp and 715 lb.-ft. of torque
8-speed 8L90 paddle-shift automatic transmission
ZTK Performance Package, which features a stanchion-mounted adjustable carbon-fiber high rear wing, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires and performance suspension
Magnetic Selective Ride Control
Brembo Carbon Ceramic brake system
ZR1 chrome-aluminum wheels: 19-inch front and 20-inch rear
Standard Performance Traction Management and Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
Unique Indy 500 graphics package
GM Design fully-integrated safety strobe system
Performance Data and Video Recorder

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