Chevrolet Corvette '1998

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1998 Chevrolet Corvette Indy 500 Pace Car for sale. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Indy 500 Pace Car 6 Speed Manual 5.7 Liter L. VIN 1G1YY32G7W5119238. This blue Chevrolet Corvette is located in Saint Louis, Missouri. The car price is $44900. Call 855-586-3413

Unveiled on January 6th of 1997 the new 5th generation Corvette(C5) was the first GM vehicle to feature the 3rd generation small block “LS” engine..This new generation Corvette featured a hydroformed box frame which eliminated the flex under spirited driving conditions, pop-up headlights for the last time, and the transmission was relocated to form an integrated, rear-mounted transaxle assembly which connected to the LS1 engine with a torque tube..This new set-up allowed for a 50-50% front to rear weight distribution along with Chevrolets new active handling system debut this all combined to improve handling greatly..The automatics carried over the 4L60-E transmission from previous generations but the manuals received a new Borg-Warner T-56 6-speed transaxle which was capable of 175 MPH..This generation of Corvette ended production on July 2, 2004, to make way for the next new Corvettes.. As a testament to its drivability and performance, the Chevrolet Corvette has been chosen to be the Indianapolis 500 pace car more than any other vehicle, appearing 19 times to lead the pack..The 1998 Corvette was chosen for the 82nd Indy 500 race and Chevrolet celebrated the occasion by making a pace car replica for sale to the public with production of only 1,163 examples..Aside from the obvious equipment needed in the real pace car, which included the light bar and special racing harnesses, there was little difference between the official pace car and the replicas offered for sale..Featuring a special paint color of “Radar Blue” which appears more purple than blue, unique yellow & black Ieather interior combination, yellow painted aluminum wheels, and special pace car decaling..While regarded by many as the flashiest Corvette appearance package offered to date, the 1998 Pace Car Replicas with their limited production nevertheless enjoy a strong and loyal following of owners and collectors.. We are excited to offer this rare 1998 Chevrolet Corvette Indy 500 Pace Car Convertible finished in Radar Blue with special pace car decals, “Corvette” script across the windshield.