1990 Beretta "Indy" Pace Car Replica

The Beretta was chosen to pace the 74th Indianapolis 500. To commemorate the event, Chevrolet produced 7,500 replica coupes - 6,000 in turquoise and 1,500 in yellow. Originally, the car was to be available as a convertible. However, quality control problems arose, and the convertible was never released to the public. A number of modifications were performed to the actual Pace Car (not the replicas). Horsepower increased from stock 135 to a respectable 225, good enough to run the 1/4 mile in the mid 14 second/100 mph range. The block was opened from 3.1 L to 3.4 L. Gen-II splayed valve aluminum heads (PN10048649) were used, along with a hand built intake plenum sililar to that of a Corvette TPI motor. Additonally, a cross-drilled crank, heavy duty rods, fly-cut pistons, a Crower cam, and custom built headers were also used. The transmission was also swapped in favor of a new Hydramatic 4T60-E, which was designed for the 91 Buick Park Avenue. The replicas feature color-coordinated seat trim and wheels, and the body package from the Beretta GTU.

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