Not Your Father’s Corvette – The 1995 Chevrolet Corvette Indianapolis 500 Pace Car
Standard equipment in the Corvette for 1994 and 1995 includes the 5.7 liter engine by General Motors, weighing in at 8 cylinders and sixteen valves. A 4-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the Chevrolet engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the Corvette.
The Corvette uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses leaf and leaf springs front and rear respectively.
Statistics
The dimensions of the Corvette Indianapolis 500 Pace Car are 70.70 inches wide by 178.50 inches long. It sits 46.30 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 96.20 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
The standard warranty period for the Corvette is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the convertible market.
The retail price (MSRP) was $36,785 when new. The dealer cost on the car was an industry-high price. This price was average compared to the industry average price for a 2-door Convertible.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 1995 Corvette is a SFI design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 20.00 gallons.
The Corvette Indianapolis 500 Pace Car received an fuel efficiency rating of 17 MPG driving in the city and 25 – 27 when it came to highway driving. The gas-powered Corvette is a non-hybrid car.
Parting Shots
The 1994 model began the promise of the Chevrolet Corvette. The 1995 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Chevrolet hopes that the Corvette Indianapolis 500 Pace Car will continue to be a profitable vehicle.