Chevrolet Introduces New ‘COPO’ Camaro for drag racing  

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 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:

1. - Provisions for two engine configurations
2. - Provisions for a Powerglide two-speed automatic transmission, a three-speed automatic or a five-speed manual
3. - High-rise cowl-induction hood
4. - Custom Aeromotive fuel system, with a fuel cell and integral high-pressure fuel pump
5. - Full, chrome moly roll cage
6. - Coil-over front suspension with Strange Engineering adjustable struts
7. - Custom rear suspension, based on NHRA requirements, with Strange Engineering shocks, Panhard bar and stabilizer bar
8. - Strange Engineering S-9 solid rear axle with aluminum third member, 35-spline spool, 35-spline axles and 4.10 gear set
9. - Lightweight, COPO-specific racing wheels
10. - 29x9-inch rear radial racing slicks and 4.5x28x15-inch front tires
11. - Manual steering system
12. - Strange Engineering lightweight racing brakes system with standard line lock.

The concept vehicle is powered by a prototype version of the supercharged 327 engine, featuring an LSX cylinder block.

To see and hear the unveiling go tohttp://www.youtube.com. [11/02/11]

Looks like it's retaining the air bags,wonder if it's still ABS? Wondering about weight reduction mods and current weight.