COPO has returned!
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COPO has returned! I havent found this posted anywhere else, so........
http://www.autoweek.com/article/2011...n=awdailydrive
http://www.autoweek.com/article/2011...n=awdailydrive
The headline should have been "Solid rear axle Camaro is BACK!" 
http://www.camaro5.com/first-copo-ca...cept-drag-runs
The COPO Camaro is a concept designed to the specifications for NHRA Stock Eliminator drag racing competition. It’s 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.
So, how’d it do?? The first hit off the trailer was a 9.90 at 138 MPH, with several subsequent passes in the 9.70’s. The COPO Camaro’s best run was a 9.69 at 140, with 60 foot times in the low 1.40’s.
Here's the first COPO Drag Runs:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWxAL6mUYnI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lm0356tFRMI
http://www.gmperformanceparts.com/home.jsp
http://www.camaro5.com/first-copo-ca...cept-drag-runs
The COPO Camaro is a concept designed to the specifications for NHRA Stock Eliminator drag racing competition. It’s 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.
So, how’d it do?? The first hit off the trailer was a 9.90 at 138 MPH, with several subsequent passes in the 9.70’s. The COPO Camaro’s best run was a 9.69 at 140, with 60 foot times in the low 1.40’s.
Here's the first COPO Drag Runs:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWxAL6mUYnI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lm0356tFRMI
http://www.gmperformanceparts.com/home.jsp
Yes it has -- she's going PRODUCTION in 2012, but only 69 of them:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=208193
Looks like GM contracted with these guys for these conversions:
http://mprracecars.com/
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=208193
Looks like GM contracted with these guys for these conversions:
http://mprracecars.com/
Last edited by libertyforall1776; Mar 9, 2012 at 05:14 PM. Reason: added program details
