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1978 Chevrolet Corvette

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. According to the ProfessCars estimation this Chevrolet would accelerate 0-60 mph in 75 sec 0-100 kmh in 78 sec 0-200 kmh in 365. 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Limited Edition Indianapolis 500 Pace Car automatic aut. With all the talk of investment-grade 1978 Chevrolet Corvette L-82 Pace Cars its intimidating to think about buying one of those 0-mile artifacts and driving it on the road.

Twenty Five years after the birth of Americas Sports Car the Corvette finally got a chance to pace the Indy 500 in 1978. A respectable 185-hp up five hp from 1977 is packed into the base L-48 engine. But thats completely overlooking the fact that theyre great drivers and the handsome.

They verified this is an all original survivor in excellent condition and stated the miles as actual. L-48 185 hp motor. Already established within the line the 350-cuin.

185 hp engine and wide. More desirable is the L82 with a four-speed. Complete list of options for the 1978 Corvette.

It marked the 25th anniversary of Americas Only True Sports Car The 78 model was the first major re-styled Corvette in ten years. In the years since the 78 first turned its Goodyear GTs at The Brickyard there have been more than a dozen Corvette pace car outings at Indythis year a howling 755-hp ZR1 will lead the field. Only 3600 actual miles.

If we compare L82 to L82 the difference is still dramatic. Engine boasted a 400 x 348-inch bore and stroke and 821 compression that employed hydraulic lifters a Rochester four-barrel carburetor cast-iron intake and a pair of cylinder heads containing. Includes prices production quantities colors and color quantities.

See all 10 photos This car came with the base L48 a 350 with 185 horsepower backed by an automatic. 353 Nm 260 lb-ft more data. New tinted glass lift-out roof panels T-Top were wired into the standard anti-theft system.

The 1978 Corvette became one of the most desired Corvettes of its time and for good reason. Chevrolets 1978 Corvette Pace Car was finished in a two-tone paint job of black and silver with a red pin stripe separating the two colors. A 1-condition base model rings in at 27600 versus.

It cost a rather steep 52500 originally and is highly desirable to collectors today. 4 in 1978 the model with 2-door fastback coupe body and V-8 5733 cm3 3498 cui 164 kW 223 PS 220 hp SAE net of power 353 Nm 260 lb-ft of torque 4-speed manual powertrain offered since October 1977 for North America US. Pace Car Replica included RPO A31 AU3 CC1 C49 C60 D35 N37 QBS UA1 UM2 U75 U81 YJ8 ZX2 and.

Back in 1978 Chevrolet was chosen to pace the Indy 500 and to commemorate the honor they announced. It was the first Pace Car in history to use an entirely stock drivetrain. Once owned by Pro Team Corvette they are experts in regards to Vettes.

3-door coupe body type. Strongly believed to be all original paint. Year by Year.

A base 78 L48 coupe carries an average value of less than 10K and one in 1 condition is valued at 25700 roughly half of its L48 pace car siblings comparable value 52300. However the pace car replica was limited to just one per Chevrolet dealership which equaled out to 6502 units and they were available for an additional 13000 over the price of the car. Gasoline petrol engine with displacement.

Base Corvette Coupe with 350 cu. Its not always easy to find a classic Corvette in near mint original condition but this 1978 Corvette Indy Pace Car with 120 miles on the odometer comes pretty close. Offerings included the optional L82 high performance 350-cid V-8 which reached 220 hp.

An optional 220-horsepower 350 ci engine L-82 was available. VERY CLEAN W ONLY 13K ORIG MILES L-82 V8 4 SPEED MANUAL AC WELL MAINTAINED. The rarest most desirable 1978 Pace car- L-82 performance motor with a 4-speed.

164 kW 220 hp 223 PS SAE net torque. ENGINES Just like your everyday plain Jane Corvette of 1978 the Pace Car editions were to be delivered with the L48 engine. 5733 cm3 3498 cui advertised power.

RWD rear-wheel drive automatic 4-speed gearbox. More desirable is the L82 with a four-speed. Optional L82 engine delivers a respectable 220hp.

The 1978 cars carry one of the largest. Still if the original pace car replica appeals to you here are some things you should be aware of.

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