2016 Chevrolet COPO Camaro
First shown as a SEMA concept and unleashed for sale in 2012,
Chevrolet's modern COPO Camaro was purpose-built after five years
of intensive development work to take on the Ford Mustang Cobra Jet
and Dodge Challenger Drag Pak for NHRA Sportsman-class competition.
Just 69 were produced, precisely matching the 69 ZL1 Camaros
manufactured for drag racing use under Chevrolet's infamous COPO
(Central Office Production Order) system back in 1969. Of those 69
modern COPO cars produced, two were convertibles and 67 were
coupes.
Depending on the drag-racing class considered, available COPO
Camaro power choices included a supercharged 5.3L LSX with 2.9L
capacity blower, a naturally aspirated 7.0L V-8 or a supercharged
350 CI LSX. These all-out, factory-built drag cars are totally
worthy of their hallowed designation and were launched to "instant
icon" status.
Carrying Serial No. 18 of the 69 COPO Camaros produced, this
all-out 2016 Chevrolet COPO Camaro Coupe has never been tracked,
despite its status as an NHRA-certified factory COPO drag car.
Powered by a 427 CI V-8 engine, naturally aspirated, hand-assembled
and features Holley electronic fuel injection as well as open
exhaust headers. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a
three-speed ATI TH400 automatic transmission and a Strange
Engineering rear axle with 4.57:1 gearing.
Staggered-width Bogart racing wheels are mounted with Hoosier drag
slicks. Stopping power is provided by Strange Engineering
four-piston calipers over slotted rotors all around. The suspension
system features a four-link setup with a Panhard rod out back as
well as Strange Engineering adjustable coilovers at all four
corners.
The interior is fitted with NHRA-spec racing seats with five-point
Simpson harnesses and a driver-side window net. The leather-wrapped
multifunction steering wheel frames AutoMeter instrumentation
including a tachometer mounted to the A-pillar of the safety cage
as well as gauges for fuel pressure, oil pressure, coolant
temperature, and transmission fluid temperature. Additional
equipment includes an eight-point roll cage, a Hurst Quarterstick
shifter, and auxiliary switches controlling the ignition system,
fuel pump, radiator fan, and starter.
It is visually striking in its purposeful Summit White exterior
with matte red graphic stripes. Equipment includes a Simpson
parachute, wheelie bars, and a carbon-fiber cowl hood with an air
intake. A racing fuel cell with an Eliminator fuel pump is mounted
in the trunk along with the battery. Documents include the COPO
Camaro owner's binder, and this factory-built racing contender is
sold on a bill of sale. Give LRA a call at 215-781-3790 or email us
at "
[email protected] " to inquire about this vehicle.
