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For copo camaro enthusiasts, 2016 copo crate engine assemblies, as well as a number of copo camaro engine and vehicle components service parts are now available to order. Race car build series building a copo camaro clone. The official chevrolet performance video of the initial copo camaro concept testing. Nov 04, 2014 also available through the catalog is chevrolet performances copo camaro build book part number 88958767, which provides an insiders look at the assembly of the production race cars. The 2014 copo camaro also includes new racing seats, updated graphics and a new, available wheel design. The copo camaro contingent was strong at the first chevrolet performance u. Race car build series building a copo camaro clone fuelab. Chevrolet will build 69 copo camaros for 2012, the brands first purposebuilt camaro dragracing specialty car designed to compete with the quickest in nhras stock eliminator and super stock classes. The copo camaro is a proof of concept for what a chevrolet stock eliminator entry could look like, said jim campbell, gm u.

We are experienced professionals who deliver the highest quality parts and service required for longterm customer satisfaction and repeat opportunities. An illustrated insiders guide to factory copo camaro build processes, parts, and. Chevy will build 69 copo camaro drag racers autoblog. Mar 07, 20 the 69 copo camaro units that chevy built in 2012 sold like hot cakes, so the company decided to expand production by another 69 units. So, you couldnt get your hands on one of the 69 20 copo camaro drag cars. Chevrolet camaro rolling chassis drag package priced at. Now available with one of three different engines, the copo camaro can party like very few factorybuilt cars can. Specializing in performance parts, kits, and low volume niche programs, turn key can provide the expertise, parts, services, and support to bring your project from rendering to reality, be it a oneoff hobby project or. It is the third year for the copo camaro program and like the previous two, only 69 race cars will be built for nhra stock eliminator and super stock competition. Chevrolet performance john force sema copo camaro race car.

A high level manager from chevrolet performance saw it at race and thought it was. These drag racers are handbuilt in small numbers for. How chevrolet performance turns a bodyinwhite camaro into a. A sequenced build number matched to the engine but sold without a vehicle identification number and cannot be registered for highway use. To tide us all over until these killers start showing up in the hands of the lucky 69 folks who got to purchase one, our friends over at gm performance parts sent us over a little sneak peak at the copo camaros official spec sheet. Chevy 3100 split window pickup truck customization restored build video overhaulin barnfind duration.

National records for quartermile times in these contests are in the ninesecond range. For the 20 model year, the copo camaro receives a series. Jun 09, 2017 the copo camaro is the most exclusive car general motors co. Chevrolet performance testing of the copo camaro concept. Copos second coming builds on a legacy established in 1969, when the first purposebuilt camaro dragracing specialty car was designed to compete in the nhra stock eliminator. Chevrolet performance 88958767 copo camaro build book ebay. More than color pages and hundreds of photos depict the build process at the specialty copo build center, near detroit. Ricks 1969 copo camaro was originally shipped for sale north of the border before finding its way to his array collection of copos camaro performers magazine.

Apr 18, 2012 the copo camaro is officially on its way, and it wont be long until these beasts start tearing up a drag strip near you. Copo which stands for central office production order was chevrolets specialorder system, notoriously used by dealers in the 1960s to build highperformance models that couldnt be found anywhere else. You could still build your own nhra stock eliminator or super stocker with a handassembled copo crate engine although the pricing has not yet been announced. Chevrolet performance unveils the 2017 copo camaro and. Jul 14, 2017 chevrolet builds 69 copo camaros strictly for nhra racing all images courtesy chevrolet performance everybody knows that the copo ordering method was a great way to get around the rpo and order a car that was ready to go racing with from the factory. How to convert a fifthgen camaro to a solid axle rearend. Chevrolet performance s copo camaro build book part number 88958767 provides an insiders look at the assembly of the production race cars through hundreds of color photos. By the way, if you would like to turn your own fifthgen camaro into a copo race car, chevrolet performance has published a book outlining the steps required to build a copo clone.

Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our. Today were installing the control arm brackets and the rear end into the 2015 camaro, as part of our ongoing copo build log. The power behind chevrolet s winning copo camaro program is the factory engineered racing engines tailored for nhras stock and super stock classes. Shop copo parts direct building your own copo camaro. The complete book of classic chevrolet muscle cars by mike mueller hardcover.

We hope you enjoy a look behind the scenes of what our incredible team of engineers are working on. There are 4 2014 to 2016 chevrolet camaro copos for sale today on. The copo nameplate is a nod to the central office production order system, which cunning chevrolet dealers used to build oneofakind high performance models. Because not everyone who raised their hand for one of the 69 production models had the opportunity to obtain one, we designed this book to help others build. Oct 26, 2017 2018 chevy copo camaro is an 8second factory drag beast. Since then, it has established a vehement record of dominating both nhra stock eliminator and super stock classes. The gm performance division has granted automobile quarterly and managing editor and auto historian jeff leestma exclusive access to historical archives, the people responsible for the cars design and development, and entry to the secret copo camaro performance build center. And now thanks to pace performance, you can commemorate the cars continuation with the official copo build book. Chevrolet performance s copo camaro program returns for 2014 with another limited run of factoryproduced race cars and a pair of new racing engine choices. Specializing in performance parts, kits, and low volume niche. Its all in the details for chevrolet performances copo camaro. V6 camaro and built a tribute copo using notes from a gm copo build book.

The copo camaros, chevelles, and novas of the 1960s and early 1970s were. Gm genuine accessories 88958767 copo camaro build book. Dec 04, 2016 the fifthgen copo camaro turned the racing world on its head when it debuted back in 2012. Copo camaro information and parts crate engine depot. Chevrolet performance 88958767 copo camaro build book. Nationals in 20 and we expect an even larger turnout with the new cars in 2014, said campbell. Those hardcore drag racers who are looking to build their own 8second 20 chevrolet camaro rather than buying the mighty copo camaro drag racing package will. Its a throwback to the vintage performance engines that powered the original copo cars. Nov 04, 2014 theres no word on how much this will set you back, but you can order the car through the chevrolet performance copo camaro build book. This book is well organized, photographed, and detailed, making it perfect for the enthusiast and someone ready to build a competitive racecar. Pace performance offers copo camaro build book for owners. Chevrolet builds 69 copo camaros strictly for nhra racing.

Order your own chevy camaro body in white and build a racing camaro your way. New lsxsc cylinder head from chevrolet performance parts. In 2011, a new copo concept was revealed at the sema show. Our team is recognized for meeting aggressive timing objectives. The bow tie brigrade will even walk you through the process with the copo build book. Whether youre a classic chevy fan or modern muscle is more your style, the reintroduction of the copo camaro in 2012 was a chevy enthusiasts dream come true and a game changer for the industry. Chevrolet performance parts 88958767 copo build handbook. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 72 2017 camaro models in helena. Later on, others used the road map to build copo novas and chevelles to. Shop 2017 chevrolet camaro vehicles for sale in helena, mt at cars. Chevrolet copo camaro goes from concept to production stock eliminator drag racer the quickest camaro ever offered by chevrolet detroit 20120308 chevrolet will build 69 copo camaros for.

Apr 04, 2014 thanks to copo parts direct, you can build a 20 chevrolet copo camaro. Chevrolet is proud to celebrate 50 years of the copo camaro legacy, says jim campbell, gm u. Fifty years of chevy performance chronicles the first fifty years of chevrolet s iconic camaro through fascinating photography, history, and commentary about this legendary pony car. Jan, 2016 2012 chevrolet camaro copo camaro, nhra record setting car.

The copo nameplate is a nod to the central office production order system, which cunning chevrolet dealers used to build oneofakind highperformance models. Dec 18, 2015 how chevrolet performance turns a bodyinwhite camaro into a copo how to build a copo camaro in 100,000 easy steps. Three racingclass engine are available, including a naturally aspirated 427 7. The overwhelming response inspired a specialedition production run.

David vizards how to build maxperformance chevy smallblocks on a budget. Stepbystep instructions on how to build a copo camaro drag car. The early 1960s saw american auto manufacturers desperately trying to sell cars to the emerging babyboom market. Race car for the drag strip chevrolet performance chevys specialorder system, copo, was used in the 60s to make drag race cars. The copo build book offers an unprecedented look at how the copo camaro is built, from start to finish, said jim campbell, gm u. This book includes everything from chassis modifications to interior installation. The legend continued in 2016 when chevrolet announced that they would build just 69 copos for 2016 again. Also available through the catalog is chevrolet performance s copo camaro build book part number 88958767, which provides an insiders look. Its one of the most enduring legacies in drag racing, with a powerful past and a fast future. The copo build book provides all the information you need to build your own copo camaro including specs, part numbers and more. Nov 04, 2014 the 2015 chevrolet copo camaro drag racing package really hasnt changed much for the new model year and the final version of the 5th generation camaro, but the 2015 copo cars do get a new. To purchase one of the exclusive models, potential customers must sign up for the copo camaro mailing list at. An illustrated insiders guide to factory copo camaro build processes, parts, and specifications for bowtie enthusiasts and potential copo builders.