The Indy 500’s Pace Car Has More Power Than the Race Cars

The Indy 500's Pace Car Has More Power Than the Race Cars The Corvette ZR1 makes 1,064 horsepower. Even with a new hybrid system, Indy 500 contenders make around 800 horsepower at the most.The Corvette ZR1 makes 1,064 horsepower. Even with a new hybrid system, Indy 500 contenders make around 800 horsepower at the most.  The Corvette ZR1 makes 1,064 horsepower. Even with a new hybrid system, Indy 500 contenders make around 800 horsepower at the most.