Gateway Classic Cars of San Antonio/Austin is proud to present this
2011 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS Convertible Indianapolis 500 Pace Car
Edition. Finished in Summit White with body-length Inferno Orange
rally stripes and Indianapolis 500 graphics over an Inferno Orange
and Black leather interior, this Camaro was created for a
particularly significant year in American motorsports. The 2011
Indianapolis 500 marked the 100th anniversary of the race, while
2011 also marked Chevrolet's centennial year. Chevrolet produced
just 500 matching Pace Car replicas for the public.
Making this example especially interesting is its drivetrain. Under
the hood is the 6.2-liter LS3 V8, factory rated at 426 horsepower
and 420 lb-ft of torque, paired with the TR6060 6-speed manual
transmission. Published Camaro production data indicates that only
127 of the 500 Pace Car replicas received the manual transmission,
making the LS3 and 6-speed combination a particularly uncommon
configuration within the already limited Pace Car production.
The Indianapolis 500 treatment goes far beyond a set of decals. The
Pace Car package brought Summit White paint with full-length
Inferno Orange rally stripes, unique Indianapolis 500 graphics and
badging, a unique grille, 20-inch polished aluminum wheels, and a
black convertible top. Inside, the theme continues with Inferno
Orange and Black leather, contrasting white trim, Inferno Orange
accents, and Indianapolis 500 logos embossed into the front
headrests. One of the coolest details is found across the
instrument panel, where the orange exterior stripe theme is
continued inside the car.
As a 2SS equipped with the RS package, there is plenty of
performance and technology underneath the special-edition
appearance as well. Factory equipment includes Brembo four-piston
brakes, StabiliTrak electronic stability control, a head-up
display, center-console auxiliary gauges, HID headlamps, and unique
taillamps. Heated leather seating, power seats, air conditioning,
cruise control, power windows, power locks, power steering, and the
power convertible top round out the driving experience.
The appearance of the 2011 edition was no accident. Chevrolet
specifically designed its white and orange color combination to
evoke the legendary 1969 Camaro Indianapolis 500 Pace Car. The 1969
Camaro's white and orange Pace Car appearance became one of the
most recognizable combinations from the first-generation Camaro
era, and Chevrolet revisited that theme for the Centennial running
of the Indianapolis 500.
That connection between 1969 and 2011 is represented in the
memorabilia accompanying this particular Camaro. The framed
presentation includes Chevrolet promotional artwork displaying the
1969 Pace Car alongside the 2011 Pace Car and carrying Chevrolet's
"One Indy 500. 500 Pure American Sports Cars" campaign. The display
provides a great visual comparison of the two generations and the
heritage behind the 2011 car.
The collection goes even further. Included in the framed
presentation is the original window sticker along with Pace Car
documentation, Indianapolis 500 credentials, tickets, period
promotional material, and other Centennial-era memorabilia. Also
included is a photograph depicting a 2011 Camaro Pace Car out on
the track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, giving the display
another visual connection to the event that inspired the car.
Additional Indianapolis 500 collectibles accompany the Camaro,
including packaged GreenLight die-cast cars representing the 2011
Chevrolet Camaro Indianapolis 500 Official Pace Car and Dan
Wheldon's 2011 Indianapolis 500-winning race car. Wheldon won the
Centennial running of the Indianapolis 500, making the accompanying
collectible particularly fitting alongside the Pace Car
memorabilia. Additional Centennial material and a car cover are
included as well.
Between its limited Pace Car production, uncommon 6-speed manual
configuration, LS3 power, special Inferno Orange interior
treatment, Indianapolis 500 embossed headrests, distinctive
exterior graphics, and extensive collection of Pace Car
memorabilia, this Camaro offers considerably more than the
appearance of a special edition. It brings together Chevrolet
performance, Camaro's history at Indianapolis, and the Centennial
running of one of America's most famous races.
The 2011 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS Convertible Indianapolis 500 Pace Car
Edition is listed by our San Antonio/Austin showroom and can be
viewed in greater detail, including 100 plus HD pictures and an HD
video, at GatewayClassicCars.com. For more information, email
[email protected] or visit us at 679 Holcan Dr,
Suite 105, New Braunfels, TX 78130.
