Nickey4271647545519 Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/10/chevrolet-camaro-copo-concept.jpg 2011-10-31 LAS VEGAS – The COPO Camaro is back at Chevrolet, as a concept designed to the specifications for NHRA Stock Eliminator drag racing competition. "The COPO Camaro is a proof of concept for what a Chevrolet Stock Eliminator entry could look like," said Jim Campbell, GM U.S. vice president of Performance Vehicles and Motorsports. "And it is a clear indication that Chevrolet intends to homologate the Camaro for sportsman drag racing." The COPO concept vehicle is designed to accommodate more than one engine option, including a naturally aspirated 427 engine (7.0L) – the same displacement as the original COPO Camaros from 1969 – and a supercharged 327 (5.3L) engine. Among the many racing-specific features and equipment is a conversion from the Camaro's standard independent rear axle to a solid axle, as well as a full chrome moly roll cage. The basic content for the COPO Camaro Concept includes: Provisions for two engine configurations (see below for details) Provisions for a Powerglide two-speed automatic transmission, a three-speed automatic or a five-speed manual High-rise cowl-induction hood Custom Aeromotive fuel system, with a fuel cell and integral high-pressure fuel pump Full, chrome moly roll cage Coil-over front suspension with Strange Engineering adjustable struts Custom rear suspension, based on NHRA requirements, with Strange Engineering shocks, Panhard bar and stabilizer bar Strange Engineering S-9 solid rear axle with aluminum third member, 35-spline spool, 35-spline axles and 4.10 gear set Lightweight, COPO-specific racing wheels 29x9-inch rear radial racing slicks and 4.5x28x15-inch front tires Manual steering system Strange Engineering lightweight racing brakes system with standard line lock. The interior is all business, with most sound deadening and power accessories deleted. Instead, there is pair of racing bucket seats (and no rear seat), a safety harness for the driver, a competition floor shifter and Chevrolet Performance gauges by Auto Meter. The engines Intended for NHRA's various Stock Eliminator classes, the COPO Camaro concept has provisions for two distinct engine packages – each built to conform to class guidelines. The concept vehicle is powered by a prototype version of the supercharged 327 engine, featuring an LSX cylinder block. http://www.autoblog.com/2011/10/31/chevrolet-copo-camaro-concept-lives-life-a-quarter-mile-at-a-tim/#continued Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got-Boost? Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 Looks like fun but they are 5-years LATE to the party... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickey4271647545519 Posted November 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 Looks like fun but they are 5-years LATE to the party... Yep. From what I've heard, it took a little help from the MOPAR team as well to get this put together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LS_Sonoma Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 I would like to set it up for the twisties using the SC 5.3L, five speed and some wide tires. If they can bring this in a price point that is below current 2SS msrp, then I will entertain buying one for a toy Call it the Z28 and its a done deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg1647545532 Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 All Camaros should come with 15s like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truckin Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 Wow GM really can't come up with anything on their own can they. Following Ford's Lead with the reintroduction of the CJ a few yrs back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 Wow GM really can't come up with anything on their own can they. Following Ford's Lead with the reintroduction of the CJ a few yrs back. I am pretty sure Mopar did the first dragpak car, and this even dates back to the muscle car era too.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patterson Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 Yeah, even in the 60's GM was the last pony car to jump in. Either way it'll be a bug bucks car and only the heavy hitters will be able to buy them. I think I would opt for the 427/5 speed setup. With out a bunch more power I don't see being able to take advantage of the PG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 Yeah, even in the 60's GM was the last pony car to jump in. Either way it'll be a bug bucks car and only the heavy hitters will be able to buy them. I think I would opt for the 427/5 speed setup. With out a bunch more power I don't see being able to take advantage of the PG. If you look at the cost to build a Stock or Super Stock car any of these are not that bad of a deal. The Cobra Jet cars are like cheating with how well they run. I do love the idea of a 427/5 running in SS/A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAWDAD Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 Indeed, it will be high dollar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg1647545532 Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 What's up with the hood though? Clearance for the 4-barrel? Or was visibility just too good in these new Camaros? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patterson Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 If you look at the cost to build a Stock or Super Stock car any of these are not that bad of a deal. The Cobra Jet cars are like cheating with how well they run. I do love the idea of a 427/5 running in SS/A Agreed. From personal exp. 30k barely gets you a consistent .6 under car. If I were going to do it again I would gladly pay 60k if the car was going to run 1 under all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truckin Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 I am pretty sure Mopar did the first dragpak car, and this even dates back to the muscle car era too.... Oh I know it's homage to the 60's era cars, but the reintro is what I'm talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostedgtp Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 Ill take the 1le behind it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versluis Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 i kinda like it, even though they are late on the game atleast they are trying to get it done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDHG940 Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 I thought the ZL1 they displayed at sema was a lot more cool than the copo. Cool concept but the interior on that new ZL1 was badass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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