2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 E85 Concept Pace Car
General Information
Vehicle Type:
2-door coupe,
concept car
Price:
Unavailable
Fuel Mileage:
Unavailable
Drivetrain
Configuration:
Front Engine/RWD
Engine:
V8
Displacement:
7011 cc
Horsepower:
505 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Torque:
470 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
Max RPM:
7000 rpm
Transmission:
6-Speed Manual
Dimensions
Weight:
3132 lbs
Height:
49.0 in
Length:
175.6 in
Width:
75.9 in
Wheelbase:
105.7 in
Track (f/r):
Unavailable
Performance
0-60 mph:
3.7 sec
0-100 mph:
7.9 sec
¼ mile:
11.5 sec @ 127 mph
Top Speed:
198 mph
Lateral acceleration:
1.02g
Braking 60-0 mph:
Unavailable

The Corvette Z06 E85 concept pace car is based on the production Z06 – already one of the fastest and most powerful cars on the market – and blends its performance with the high-octane, renewable alternative fuel that is derived from a variety of crops grown across the United States.

E85 is blend of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline. Its benefits include reduced emissions of greenhouse gases and a reduced dependence on petroleum. GM is the leader in E85 production models, with more than 2.5 million E85-capable cars, trucks and SUVs on the road – with more on the way. Chevrolet offers seven E85-capable models in 2008.

Apart from the fuel system and powertrain controller revisions required to run E85, the Z06 concept pace car is mechanically stock. It is distinguished by a unique Gold Rush Green color-shifting paint scheme that changes between hues of green and gold when viewed from different angles and in different light. A subtle checkered flag pattern also is part of the paint scheme. Safety equipment and strobe lights are the only other equipment added to the car.
Updated 11:18 AM - May 17, 2008