2007 CORVETTE PACE CAR

2007 CORVETTE PACE CAR                                                                                        NO  86

 

The NASCAR ALLSTATE 400 at the BRICKYARD was the first race other than the Indianapolis 500 held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway since 1916. In its inaugural season, the Brickyard 400 became NASCAR's most-attended event, drawing an estimated crowd of more than 250,000 spectators

This is a fine example of a Sixth Generation Corvette.

Engine:  6.0 L (364 cu in) LS2 V8 - 400 bhp (300 kW) at 6000 rpm - 400 lb·ft (540 N·m) at 4400 rpm

Performance Times: 0–60 mph / under 4.2 seconds Top speed was 190 mph (310 km/h).

Automatic Transmission                                             Heads-up display

Heated seats

Less than 6000 miles

The 2007 NASCAR ALLSTATE 400 was won by Tony Stewart

 

Gen 6 – 2007 LS2 Corvette Convertible

 

The Chevrolet Corvette (C6) is the sixth generation of the Corvette sports car that was produced by Chevrolet Division of General Motors for the 2005 to 2013 model years..

This sixth generation Corvette is the first Corvette with exposed headlamps since the 1962 model. Production variants include the Z06, ZR1, Grand Sport, and 427 Convertible. Racing variants include the C6.R, an American Le Mans Series GT1 championship and 24 Hours of Le Mans GTE-Pro winner.

The Corvette C6 featured virtually all new bodywork with exposed headlamps, revised suspension geometry, a larger passenger compartment, a larger, more powerful 6.0 L V8 engine (364.1 cu in) and a higher level of refinement and creature comfort than its predecessor. Overall it is 5.1 inches (13 cm) shorter than the C5, but the wheelbase was increased by 1.2 inches (3 cm). It is also one inch (2.5 cm) narrower.

Also known as the Vortec, the new LS2 engine wrenched a power output of 400 hp (298 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 400 lb⋅ft (542 N⋅m) of torque at 4,400 rpm from its 362 cid  (6.0L frame. It was similar to the high-performance LS6 but with improved torque throughout the rpm range.

The LS2 engine’s given 0-60 time in the 2007 Corvette was under 4.2 seconds while its quarter mile time of 12.90 secs at 109.06 is jaw dropping for a regular production car.  And its top speed of 190 mph made the Corvette ideal for use as a pace car for many auto races including those races at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

One interesting design facet of the 2007 Corvette is the fact that it had P245/45XR-18 tires on the front while carrying P285/35ZR-19 on the rear. This Vette was built to race.

Dimensions

Wheelbase (in / mm)                           105.7 /  2685

Overall Length (in/mm)                      174.6 / 4435

Overall width (in/mm)                        72.6 / 1844

Overall height (in/mm)                        49 / 1244

Curb Weight (lb/kg) Convertible        3199 / 1451

 

The Lang Collection is proud to include this 2007 Corvette in our almost 100 year collection of North American Auto history for your comparison and appreciation.  From the 1916 Dodge Brothers’ innovative electric start and all steel construction to the 2007 Corvette with its key-less start and heads-up display, the pace of technology moves on.  Enjoy your tour.