Chevrolet COPO Camaro Goes From Concept to Production

[actireman]

Originally Posted by RacnJsn95

Well I guess mathematically you are correct by todays inflation numbers... But still for that price, I could probably build 2 that would preform equally well... This is just a collectors piece, and a get rich scheme for GM at that price.

You've obviosly never had a Bad #ss drag car before. $89,000 is right in line for a Stock NHRA spec, brand new drag car that can run the index. I had $125,000 in my 02 Super Stock Pontiac Firebird. You have to remember, you are dealing with a rotisory car that has everything perfect. There is a big difference between this and other cars. MPR built and designed this car and that guy is the best in the business. Thats why Ford, Dodge and GM went to him to build the drag pack cars.

[actireman]

Originally Posted by Russell James

Has it been mentioned where these are being built?

I see it starts with a body in white, curious as to who builds it from there.

Oxford Michigan is where it's going to happen.

[actireman]

Originally Posted by jose1003

whats the times and hp on these copo

stock aa 327 2.3l around 900hp
super stock aa 327 4.0l 1150 hp
stock a 427 not sure, but more than 505 hp
The 427 ran 9.60's with 400 pounds of weight in it on the first day. It will run 9.20's with the weight out. The car weights 3070 with all fluids FULL.

[atomicfusion]

Originally Posted by LOWDOWN

Did you complete the survey, early-Feb.? Did you indicate you wanted to BUY one?

Yes, I did the survey at PRI in December... and I believe I did it again online.

[G200 Pilot]

Originally Posted by PAUL SS

Now I have to buy a truck and a trailer to get to the track.

Yep! That's an extra $70,000 that has to be figured into the equation!

[LOWDOWN]

Originally Posted by actireman

You've obviosly never had a Bad #ss drag car before. $89,000 is right in line for a Stock NHRA spec, brand new drag car that can run the index. I had $125,000 in my 02 Super Stock Pontiac Firebird. You have to remember, you are dealing with a rotisory car that has everything perfect. There is a big difference between this and other cars. MPR built and designed this car and that guy is the best in the business. Thats why Ford, Dodge and GM went to him to build the drag pack cars.

You're NOT just a fan-boy are you?

Take a look at NHRA's Weight Indexes for the intended Classes to be run...and that will give you an idea of the "factored" hp available for each engine combo.

[matthook]

I find that hood ugly, looks like a giant nose

[actireman]

Originally Posted by LOWDOWN

You're NOT just a fan-boy are you?

Take a look at NHRA's Weight Indexes for the intended Classes to be run...and that will give you an idea of the "factored" hp available for each engine combo.

I'm talking about what they make, not what GM is saying. LOL
My buddy built the car and he did mine also, they tried to get me to take one but I have a ZL1 coming.

[LOWDOWN]

Originally Posted by actireman

I'm talking about what they make, not what GM is saying. LOL

Clearly understood...it's what I alluded to, earlier, without outright naming them...

[ckaram]

What am I missing? Didn't they already announce the COPO race Camaros a couple months ago? What's different?

[slick rick]

Originally Posted by ckaram

What am I missing? Didn't they already announce the COPO race Camaros a couple months ago? What's different?

They were only concepts at SEMA. Now they're going to be built and sold

[06x6spdGTO]

Powerglide trans, race weight under 3100lbs without driver. I promise you to have video of black with black stripes 4.0L 327cu in copo #15 on the track!

[ParisTNDude]

Originally Posted by R6P

Gotta be able to listen to some kick ass tunes while waiting for the other guy to stage first.

Most of the better drag strips broadcast the announcements of classes and lanes on one of the FM radio stations. The radio might be a good idea since it's most often very difficult to hear the announcer with the burnouts and such.

[ParisTNDude]

Originally Posted by ckaram

What am I missing? Didn't they already announce the COPO race Camaros a couple months ago? What's different?

They announced the not for production prototype to judge interest in them. They hadn't yet decided to build it. Along with thousands of others, I was asked if I was ready to buy when I signed up for their COPO news letter.