The interior is trimmed in orange leather, including front seat headrests embossed with the Indy 500 logo, along with white door panels and instrument panel trim. The instrument panel trim features extensions of the orange exterior stripes. In fact, this color combination is similar to the design used on the 1969 Camaro Indy pace car.
The 2011 Camaro Convertible is the 22nd Chevrolet chosen to pace "The Greatest Spectacle In Racing" and the seventh Camaro. In addition to that, 2011 marks the 100th anniversary of the first Indianapolis 500, as well as the centennial year of Chevrolet.
The first of 50 Indianapolis 500 Festival Committee cars will be auctioned by Barret-Jackson on January 22nd, with proceeds to benefit the David Foster Foundation.
The pace car will have no modifications to its power unit, as its 400hp V8 engine and six-speed automatic transmission is more than enough to perform its duties. However, all 50 of the Festival Committees cars will be SS convertible models fitted with the 2SS equipment package, offering the following standard features:
- Four-wheel disc brakes with Brembo four-piston calipers and hydraulic assist
- StabiliTrak electronic stability control
- Competitive/sport mode that enhances on-track performance
- Performance Launch Control (with the manual transmission) that optimizes hard-acceleration launches for quicker, more consistent performance
- Twenty-inch polished aluminum wheels and performance tires
- Head-up instrument display
- Center console with auxiliary gauge package
Along with the 2SS equipment, the cars feature the RS package, which includes HID headlamps and unique tail lamps.
The regular-production versions of the 2011 Camaro Convertible will begin arriving in Chevrolet dealerships in February.
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