1998 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car Edition
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Year
1998
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Corvette Pace Car Edition
Odometer Reads
105,862
Stock #
8789

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine Type
Gasoline
Engine Size
5.7 Liter LS1 V8
Fuel Delivery System Type
Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission Type
4 Speed Automatic Overdrive
Drivetrain
RWD
Horsepower
345

Body

Body Color
Pace Car Purple
Doors
2
Body Style
Convertible
Front Tire Specification
Radial
Rear Tire Specification
Radial

Interior

Interior Color
Yellow & Black
Seating Type
Buckets With Console
Seat Material
Leather
Shifter Type
Floor
Center Console
Yes

5.7 Liter LS1 - 4 Speed Auto. - A/C - Southern Car - 1 of 616 Pace Cars w/ Auto.

This 1998 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car Edition is a strong running, nicely preserved special edition C5 that is ready for some serious cruising. When the Corvette debuted at the Motorama in New York City in January of 1953, it was a boulevard cruiser with much to be desired in the performance department. As the 50s progressed, a V8 was added as was a manual transmission which started to cement the Corvette atop the American performance-car mountain top and allowed Chevy's Corvette to start truly rivaling the European sports cars that it was meant to compete against. By the 1960s, the Corvette's muscle car reputation was widely known and Chevrolet sold thousands of them. However, it wasn't until 1978 that the Corvette was chosen as the Official Pace Car of the Indianapolis 500 and to commemorate that accomplishment, the GM marque offered a limited edition Pace Car Replica that wore the iconic Indy 500 livery like those that were used in the race. 8 years later the 1986 Corvette was chose again to pace the Indy 500 racers and, interestingly, the actual '86 Corvette Pace Car was the first street legal Indy 500 Pace Car since 1978, another Corvette. In 1995, the Corvette was chosen yet again to pace the cars at Indy's famous Brickyard after a 9 year hiatus. Then just 3 years later, in 1998, a second-year C5 was selected to be the Official Pace Car of the Indianapolis 500 with the actual Pace Car driven by Indy 500 royalty, racecar driver Parnelli Jones. Chevrolet built an additional 1,163 Indy 500 Pace Car Edition cars in 1998 and they were available for purchase at Chevy dealerships. Of the 1,163 Pace Cars, 616 came with 4 Speed Overdrive Automatic transmissions, making this particular car even more rare and easy for anybody to drive. This 1998 Corvette comes to us from a southern-based collector who took great care of the car and it spent a great deal of its life down south. A 5.7 Liter LS1 V8 electronic fuel injected engine provides power to this Pace Car Edition Corvette and was said to have pushed out 345 horsepower when new. The 5.7L LS1 is backed by a 4 speed automatic transmission that makes this 1998 'Vette an absolute joy to drive. Exhaust exits the LS motor via dual exhaust setup with quad exhaust tips that give this C5 its distinctive Corvette howl. Power is sent from the 5.7L V8 to the rear axle via a limited slip differential to help ensure that you'll be able to keep the rubber to pavement. Being this Corvette is a late model collectible, it comes loaded with seemingly all of the most desirable options. With power steering, maneuvering this 'Vette in and out of tight spaces is a breeze and improves the overall driving experience. 4 Wheel Power Disc Brakes makes bringing 1998 Chevy to a full stop easy, especially with all of that extra horsepower under the hood. Riding on a set of radial tires mounted on yellow-painted cast-aluminum wheels, this Corvette has an eye-catching look and even better ride. The black cloth convertible top is operated manually and can easily be put up or taken down by a single person. The exterior of this Corvette is finished in Pace Car Purple basecoat/clearcoat with special Indianapolis 500 decals, completing the exterior look of the car. The interior of this Pace Car Corvette is stunning! The bucket seats are upholstered in Yellow leather that provides a striking contrast the exterior of the car. The black carpeting, door panels, dash, and steering wheel all appear to be in their stock configuration and are in fantastic condition. The dash is equipped with a 200 MPH Speedometer, 7,000 RPM tachometer, oil pressure gauge, temperature gauge, volt gauge, and fuel gauge. The interior is also loaded with numerous desirable creature comforts including power windows, memory power seats, adjustable mirrors, and power door locks. With an AM/FM/CD entertainment system, you'll be able to listen to all of your tunes while cruising down the road. This 1998 Corvette is also equipped with dual zone heat and air conditioning so that you can stay warm on a cool night or stay cool on a hot summer day. Whether you're buying your first collector car or you're adding to your existing collection, this 1998 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car Edition would make an excellent choice. Give us a call today at 763-428-7337!

*5.7 Liter LS1 Engine
*345 Horsepower
*4 Speed Overdrive Automatic
*Power Steering
*4 Wheel Anti-Lock Power Disc Brakes
*Dual Zone Air Conditioning
*Southern History
*Custom Indy 500 Decals
*Custom Yellow Leather Interior
*AM/FM/CD Entertainment System
*1 of 616 Pace Cars Built w/ Automatic
*Odometer Reads: 105,862 Miles
If an inaccurate automobile price is inadvertently listed on this Website, Seller reserves the right to NOT honor the erroneous price.

For more information and a current list of vehicles, call 763-428-7337.

Engine Size
5.7 Liter LS1 V8
Transmission Type
4 Speed Automatic Overdrive
Body Style
Convertible
Body Color
Pace Car Purple
Interior Color
Yellow & Black
Odometer Reads
105,862
Stock #
8789

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Disclaimer:

If an inaccurate automobile price is inadvertently listed on this Website, Seller reserves the right to NOT honor the erroneous price.

For more information and a current list of vehicles, call 763-428-7337.