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2016 Chevrolet COPO Camaro VIN#001 Gathers Money for Charity at Barrett-Jackson

Chevrolet COPO Camaro Front View 2016 Chevrolet COPO Camaro, the Gen Six special SEMA edition race car by Chevy, is going to be auctioned this Friday at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale. The gathered proceeds are going to benefit United Way, world’s largest privately-funded nonprofit organization. Its goals are to create community solutions that make everyone’s life better.

Important to mention is that Chevrolet will auction the COPO Camaro with production number 2016COPO001 (the first one that got out from the factory). We all know that the Camaro is a strong and powerful machine. But what differentiates this particular example from the others?

First, it is a powerful and purpose-built, and it is designed to race in NHRA Stock Eliminator class. It is modern and at the same time infuses legendary COPO performance with the lighter and stronger.

Exterior & Interior Design

Chevrolet COPO Camaro Rear View

On the outside the car features a Red Hot exterior color with Courtney Force-signature graphics. The grille is red-accented too. The signature slash marks can be seen towards the back on the car. The interior is defined by chrome-moly roll cage, lightweight racing bucket seats that carry the COPO logo and Courtney Force’s signature. Let’s not forget the five-point safety harnesses and a floor-mounted gear-shifter. To stay true to the competition spirit, the instrument panel features racing gauges and switch panel.

Under the Hood

Speaking of the hood, it is made of carbon-fiber. Anyway, under it there is a 350 racing engine with a Whipple 2.9-liter supercharger connected to a THM-350 automatic transmission.

Another benefit here is that every single COPO Camaro is hand-built. And if you have ever wondered what COPO means its stands for Central Office Production Order system. This system was used in the 60s by dealers who wanted to put high performance powertrains into production Camaros.

2016 Chevrolet COPO Camaro with serial number 001, lot number 3005, will be auctioned on Friday, January 29. How much money will it gather for the cause? Any guesses?

Source: Chevrolet

January 27, 2016

A Special Camaro for a Special Event

Chevy is selling the first 2015 COPO Camaro sport vehicle to raise money for the Achilles Freedom Team of Wounded Veterans (AFTW) campaign. The hand-built monster will be sold on Saturday, April, 18. The whole winning bid will be given to the non-profit organization AFTW, that helps disabled people to improve their physical abilities.

Chevrolet showed the 2015 COPO Camaro last fall at the SEMA show in Las Vegas. The incredible look includes the Abalone White exterior and the monstrous 350-cubic-inch LSX sport engine, that produces overall of 555 hp (408 kW). The powerplant works in full harmony with the especially designed three-speed automatic gearbox, that together bring incredible performance and system response.

Each COPO Camaro vehicle is hand built and is designed to take place at the NHRA Stock Eliminator drag race. Interesting fact is that “COPO” comes from Central Office Production Order, a process used in the 1960s for fleet managers, who order unusual combinations of technology gadgets.

The 2016 COPO Camaro comes with a special safety system, that is NHRA-approved. It includes a special roll-cage and solid axle system, that altogether ensure a safe and comfortable ride.

The COPO Camaro bid will start at Friday, April 18.

This is really a special car, that will go to a special show. We are all interested about the bid, and we will not miss a second of the interesting moment. Stay with us for further information.

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April 15, 2015

2015 Chevrolet COPO Camaro Racer Revealed at SEMA

The famous COPO Camaro model has shown its 2015 form at this year’s SEMA Show. In fact, this is the fourth edition of the limited-production race car, of which only 69 will be built. The vehicle will participate in the 2015 racing season where it will amaze the viewers with its Abalone White exterior with gray and orange accents as well as the new COPO graphics. What makes the mode even more attractive is that each of the 69 units has been built by hand. The car will be powered by a 350 “LSX” V-8 engine with a 2.9L Whipple supercharger.

Furthermore, as a true racer, the COPO is fitted with NHRA-approved roll cage and other safety equipment features. Racing chassis and suspension components are a necessity as well as the unique solid rear axle system which has replaced Camaro’s independent rear axle.

COPO crate engines and parts have been specifically made by Chevrolet Performance for this production race car. Many of the specialty parts allow racers to construct their own race cars using the proven components of the genuine COPO Camaros.

In the engine range there are three six different powerplants, which are perfect for the 2015MY version of the racer: the naturally aspirated COPO 427 and COPO 396, the supercharged COPO 350 (2.9L SC), the naturally aspired COPO 350 and the supercharged COPO 327 (4.0L SC) and COPO 327 (2.9L SC).

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November 5, 2014

Charity: Chevrolet Auctions Rights To First 2014 Camaro COPO And Z/28

Chevrolet-COPO-Camaro-shadow Chevrolet-COPO-Camaro-medium There’s a certain prestige in owning the first of a limited range of production models. So how do companies look at the masses of potential buyers and choose one to break the mold. Chevrolet, have tackled this problem with an admirable solution. Those eager to own the 2014 No.1 production COPO Camaro, or the 0001 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28, can participate in a charity auction to win the rights. Bids will be accepted at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale collector car auction or online

On Friday evening, gearheads with big hearts will be head to head in the race to have the first of 69 factory produced Chevrolet COPO Camaro vehicles. The highest bidder will benefit the Achilles Freedom Team of Wounded Veterans. In return, he will be able to buy a one-off COPO in Ice Blue Metallic satin paint scheme. It features a new LS-based 350-cubic-inch engine with an amazing 2.9-liter Whipple supercharger.

On the next day – Sunday, 18th of January – the rights to purchase the first Camaro Z/28 will also be sold. The money raised will go to Detroit’s Cornerstone Schools. The Camaro Z/28 is famous for lapping the Nurburgring in 7:37.40 seconds – faster than a Murcielago LP640.

It has a 7.0 LS7 engine 505 hp and 652 Nm of torque. A close-ratio six-speed manual transmission is the only option. Power goes to the rear wheels via a Torsen limited-slip differential that employs helical gears rather than traditional clutch packs. The Camaro Z/28 is also one of the first production cars fitted with race-proven, spool-valve dampers, which allow four-way damping control, enabling engineers to precisely tune bump-and-rebound settings for high- and low-speed wheel motions. It arrives in dealerships in spring.

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January 16, 2014

2013 Chevrolet COPO Camaro With Additional Engine Choices

2013 Cehvrolet COPO Camaro factory drag-racing car will be produced in limited run and their customer will be identified starting Monday, March 11. Only sixty-nine units will be constructed in 2013.

Last year, for the 2012 COPO Camaros, when only 69 were built, more than 3000 people have shown interest. To remind you, COPO stands for Central Office Production Order and was originally used by dealers in the 1960s. Back then this created special orders, mostly for fleet vehicles.

In addition, some racing-minded dealers utilized this system in order to make higher-performance models such as the 1969 Camaro ZL1. And again, only sixty-nine examples of this Chevrolet were built, hence making the model valuable collector’s car.

To be more precise, the the 2013 production run will be offered with two new engines and a new manual transmission: 350-cubic-inch engine rated at 325 horsepower (240 kW) and the 427-cubic-inch engine rated at 425 horsepower (313 kW).

As a standard on all COPO Camaros comes the high-feature fuel-injection system with engine management directed by an all-new Holley HP EFI electronic control. The latter includes self-tuning fuel table strategies and data logging, and is utilized in conjunction with a Holley Hi-Ram intake manifold.

In addition, there is a brand new manual transmission. Rear axle gearing is optimized for each vehicle, depending on the engine and transmission. Other new and revised production features for 2013 include: a “heritage” grille and standard-production (non-HID) headlamps; new exterior graphics choices with engine-size call-outs; revised interior package with custom carpet and new switch panel; dedicated racing wiring harness; revised front springs that enhance performance; transmission cooler integrated with radiator.

What is more, five exterior colors are being offered as a choice to customers. They are namely: Black, Summit White, Victory Red, Silver Ice Metallic and Ashen Gray Metallic. The starting price for the COPO Camaro is $86 000.

Source: Chevrolet

March 8, 2013

2012 SEMA: Chevrolet COPO Camaro Convertible

Chevrolet has revealed an eye-catching Inferno Orange COPO Camaro Convertible at the 2012 SEMA Motor Show. Only 12 units of the COPO Camaro will have this Inferno Orange Metallic paint. The other cars from the model will come in Victory Red, Black, Summit White, Silver Ice Metallic and Ashen Grey Metallic paint.

“The COPO Camaro program has been a special program and there’s not a better way to close out the 2012 racing season than with the final – and most unique – one of the production run,” said Jim Campbell, GM U.S. vice president of Performance Vehicles and Motorsports.

“I am also happy to announce that due to strong customer demand we will produce another run of 69 COPO Camaros for 2013. More than 3,000 hand-raisers expressed interest in buying a COPO after we introduced the car at SEMA last year. We are excited to support these grassroots motorsports enthusiasts in their Stock Eliminator and Super Stock drag racing efforts,” added Mr. Campbell.

Totally 69 COPO Camaros will be built and this is one of them. It also comes with a 327 engine and 4.0L supercharger. The power is 550HP (410 kW). This is also one of the two convertible vehicles, which will be built.

COPO Camaros by the numbers:

67 were coupes and two were convertibles

43 cars were equipped with the 427 naturally aspirated engine – including the original proof of concept show car that debuted at the 2011 SEMA Show

20 cars were equipped with the 327 / 4.0L-supercharged engine

6 cars were equipped with the 327 / 2.9L-supercharged engine

8 customers ordered the collector’s package, which included all three engines number-matched to their car

32 cars were painted Summit White – including the original show car

20 cars were painted Black

12 cars were painted Victory Red

2 cars were painted Ashen Grey Metallic

2 cars were painted Silver Ice Metallic

1 car was painted Inferno Orange Metallic

12 cars were ordered without COPO graphics.

Source: Chevrolet

October 30, 2012

Chevrolet COPO Camaro 1/4 mile in 8.88 seconds [HD video]

People in USA know some things and especially how to create drag-racing vehicles. That’s why, Chevrolet has developed a special series vehicle – COPO Camaro, which is for drag-racing use. Of course, the vehicle can be run on the streets, but it is not recommended at all.

Chevrolet COPO Camaro is powered by a supercharged 5.3 liter V8 engine featuring 4.0 liter Whipple supercharger. Nothing is mentioned about the overall power, but the car managed to stop the clock at 8.88 seconds and ¼ mile run.

Chevrolet previously mentioned that the recently introduced COPO Camaro is capable of doing the ¼ mile run in less than 9 seconds, and now we have proof that it can do it.

The engine range features also a naturally-aspirated V8 7.0 liter power unit and a 5.3-liter V8 with a 2.9 liter supercharger. All three engines are mated to a Powerglide automatic gearbox that was specially developed for drag racing.

The vehicle is available with a choice of 5 colors – Ashen Grey Metallic, Silver Ice Metallic, Victory Red, Summit White and Flat Black. Chevy plans to create only 69 units this year, with prices starting from $89,000

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August 16, 2012

Chevrolet COPO Camaro Concept

Chevrolet will put in production the Copo Camaro, which was the brand’s first purpose-built Camaro drag-racing specialty car designed to compete with the quickest in NHRA’s Stock Eliminator and Super Stock classes.

“The COPO Camaro is going to shake up the sportsman drag racing ranks this summer and give Chevy fans a great new reason to cheer on the Bowtie,” said Jim Campbell, GM U.S. vice president of Performance Vehicles & Motorsports.

“COPO builds off the strengths that have made the Camaro the best-selling sports car in America. And while it was developed strictly for the drag strip, the COPO Camaro is infused with the same performance pedigree that every Camaro shares.”, he added.

The engine range includes three superb power units: An LS7-based naturally aspirated 427 (7.0L) V-8, a supercharged, LSX-based 327 (5.3L) V-8 featuring a 2.9L supercharger and a supercharged, LSX-based 327 (5.3L) V-8 featuring a 4.0L supercharger.

There will be five colors available: Flat Black, Summit White, Victory Red, Silver Ice Metallic and Ashen Gray Metallic.

The COPO Camaro is designed to NHRA racing specifications including a solid axle and a full chrome moly roll cage. Inside, most of the standard sound deadening and power accessories have been deleted in order to optimize weight for NHRA racing. Also included is a pair of racing bucket seats (no rear seat), a safety harness for the driver, a competition floor shifter and Chevrolet Performance gauges.

Pricing starts at $89 000 and only 69 units will be built for this year.

Source: Chevrolet

March 12, 2012

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