  The actual Corvette Indy Pace Car is stock with the exception of a low restriction exhaust system and coolers for the transmission and power steering fluid.

  On april 10th at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Chevrolet unveiled the much anticipated 50^th Anniversary Corvette. Also shown for the first time were the 2003 models and the Corvette that will serve as Pace Car in this year’s Indy 500 race.
   Officially called the "50^th Anniversary Special Edition," the commemorative car is available as either a coupe or convertible, but not as a Z06 hardtop. There is no compelling logistical reason why it could not be built as a hardtop but Corvette’s keepers at Chevy are determined to maintain Z06’s stand-alone status.
   Perhaps the most distinguishing feature of the 50^th Anniversary Edition is its special Anniversary Red exterior paint. Sort of a cross between Torch Red and Magnetic Red