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Capvid · 05-29-2012, 08:24 PM

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Inside Look at COPO Camaro Assembly

It’s not every day that you get to see race cars being produced en masse. So, that makes today not just any day. Today, The BLOCK brings you behind the scenes of the Official Chevrolet Performance COPO Camaro factory with exclusive images you just can’t get anywhere else. What you’re seeing in these images are some of America’s finest craftsmen constructing each of the 69 COPO Camaros with prep work currently being done to the body, engine and suspension components.

Up until this moment you’ve seen Summit White as the only flavor of the COPO, but now we are proud to share photos of painted bodies in the other official colors: Black, Victory Red, Silver Ice Metallic and Ashen Gray Metallic. And as you’re reading this, inside of these painted bodies welding torches are being lit up to tie in the roll cages to the frames.

Back when Jim Campbell, GM U.S. vice president of Performance Vehicles and Motorsports, first announced the COPO Camaro, he stated, “The COPO Camaro is going to shake up the sportsman drag racing ranks this summer and give Chevy fans a great new reason to cheer on the Bowtie.” Well summer is officially here, and things are really starting to heat up!

So take a seat and enjoy these EXCLUSIVE images of where each of the 69 COPO Camaros are being hand crafted before they head out to dominate drag strips nationwide. Grab your big boy pants, the COPO is coming soon.

And some COPO photos from Hot Rod Power Tour

Dan @ Pro Custom Products · 06-20-2012, 08:41 AM

WOW....VERY nice!

Brianskeet · 06-20-2012, 08:43 AM

Really Have to give GM props on these. The connection to history is there while offering all the best modern technology has to offer.

Char1ieone · 06-20-2012, 09:19 AM

This is just way too cool for school daddy-o!

RollaMo · 06-20-2012, 09:21 AM

The "Power Tour" pictures you show are the ones I took while on tour.
I posted them in another thread here:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=231460

Another forum member (Rat) posted the COPO assembly pics in that same thread.

Vette TPI · 06-20-2012, 09:48 AM

Nice to know it comes with a catch can from the factory!

HorsePower-Freak · 06-20-2012, 09:51 AM

Nice, that's some power under that hood!

jam3 · 06-20-2012, 09:54 AM

I want it!

dianeokie · 06-20-2012, 10:30 AM

Did you notice all the black laid on the back quarter panel behind the wheel wells?

garcmol · 06-20-2012, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by dianeokie

Did you notice all the black laid on the back quarter panel behind the wheel wells?

That's armor all slinging off

thejudgemeister · 06-20-2012, 11:05 AM

Pardon my ignorance, but what is it about the COPO setup that keeps it from being street legal?

06blownSS · 06-20-2012, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thejudgemeister

Pardon my ignorance, but what is it about the COPO setup that keeps it from being street legal?

I dont believe they have vin numbers

The_Raging_Bull · 06-20-2012, 11:29 AM

so what is that a Lysholm rear entry sc?

06blownSS · 06-20-2012, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lgvenable

so what is that a Lysholm rear entry sc?

pretty sure its a whipple

c_LoW29 · 06-20-2012, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 06blownSS

I dont believe they have vin numbers

I dont think it has windshield wipers either

DanSS24 · 06-20-2012, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by c_LoW29

I dont think it has windshield wipers either

Yep...no cowl. They needed every inch of space under the hood.

GEEo · 06-20-2012, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lgvenable

so what is that a Lysholm rear entry sc?

I think its 1 4.0L whipple.

RollaMo · 06-20-2012, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thejudgemeister

Pardon my ignorance, but what is it about the COPO setup that keeps it from being street legal?

It is a factory built race car.
As mentioned, it has no VIN
Also, will not meet any federal emissions standards.

You won't be able to get any state to issue a license plate for it.

newb · 06-20-2012, 01:41 PM

Pretty sure it doesn't have the required safety equipment. That would be the biggest reason. No "side impact" protection (roll bar doesn't count). I believe stability control is mandatory now also. Of course there are no airbags. And as mentioned, not even close to passing emissions.

blazzin1 · 06-20-2012, 01:47 PM

I believe it even has lexan or plexiglass windows, at least on the side windows!?!?! Lot's of stuff preventing this car from being street legal. But I sure wish I could afford one!!!

Silver85IrocZ · 06-20-2012, 01:50 PM

Prolly doesnt have any of the Air Bags either.

68vert · 06-20-2012, 05:18 PM

FYI...This months HOTROD magazine has a article on the details of the new COPO's.

*mlee* · 06-20-2012, 05:55 PM

I just want one shot at driving it down the drag strip.

Merc · 06-21-2012, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by mlee

I just want one shot at driving it down the drag strip.

Me Too!

SixGracing · 06-21-2012, 01:39 AM

I cannot stand the color of this particular car though. White with baby blue stripes? Yuk!! Could look much meaner with a more aggressive paint job.

05-29-2012, 08:24 PM	#1
Capvid Preditor Drives: 2012 Camaro LT2 RS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 38	2012 COPO Camaro - a Look at Assembly and Pics from Power Tour Featured on Camaro5 HOMEPAGE Full 5th Gen COPO Camaro Info @ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=179715 Inside Look at COPO Camaro Assembly It’s not every day that you get to see race cars being produced en masse. So, that makes today not just any day. Today, The BLOCK brings you behind the scenes of the Official Chevrolet Performance COPO Camaro factory with exclusive images you just can’t get anywhere else. What you’re seeing in these images are some of America’s finest craftsmen constructing each of the 69 COPO Camaros with prep work currently being done to the body, engine and suspension components. Up until this moment you’ve seen Summit White as the only flavor of the COPO, but now we are proud to share photos of painted bodies in the other official colors: Black, Victory Red, Silver Ice Metallic and Ashen Gray Metallic. And as you’re reading this, inside of these painted bodies welding torches are being lit up to tie in the roll cages to the frames. Back when Jim Campbell, GM U.S. vice president of Performance Vehicles and Motorsports, first announced the COPO Camaro, he stated, “The COPO Camaro is going to shake up the sportsman drag racing ranks this summer and give Chevy fans a great new reason to cheer on the Bowtie.” Well summer is officially here, and things are really starting to heat up! So take a seat and enjoy these EXCLUSIVE images of where each of the 69 COPO Camaros are being hand crafted before they head out to dominate drag strips nationwide. Grab your big boy pants, the COPO is coming soon. And some COPO photos from Hot Rod Power Tour

06-20-2012, 08:41 AM	#2
Dan @ Pro Custom Products Drives: Chevy Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 166	COPO WOW....VERY nice!

06-20-2012, 08:43 AM	#3
Brianskeet Brianskeet Drives: RJTC 1SS RS L99 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Crestview FL Posts: 815 View My Garage	Really Have to give GM props on these. The connection to history is there while offering all the best modern technology has to offer. __________________ ARH 1 7/8 coated LT, High flows, Corsa L99 exhaust, Vmax CNC throttle body, Elite Engineering catch can and tunnel brace, C.A.I. Apex Washer relocation and scoop, Janetty Tune, MSD wires, DEI heat shields, RB rotors and pads, Mike the powder coater calipers, pedders lines, Forgestar F14's, Gorilla nutz, MTI spoiler finished by Gary, Gary's Customz Bow Ties, Side Markers and Tails tinted, Bezels matte black, Badges deleted, Windows Tinted, AAC DRL P13W lights, AAC tinted LED reverse lights, AAC LED interior lights, RPI match painted DRL Bezels, Lis plate frame, Lloyds mats

06-20-2012, 09:19 AM	#4
Char1ieone Fear the Red Bow Tie Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: La Mesa/Las Cruces, NM Posts: 1,423 View My Garage	This is just way too cool for school daddy-o! __________________

06-20-2012, 09:21 AM	#5
RollaMo Drives: 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 662	The "Power Tour" pictures you show are the ones I took while on tour. I posted them in another thread here: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=231460 Another forum member (Rat) posted the COPO assembly pics in that same thread. __________________ 1996 Corvette - LT4 2011 Camaro SS Convertible 2011 Harley Davidson FLHX Street Glide

06-20-2012, 09:48 AM	#6
Vette TPI Drives: 1987 Corvette TPI Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Littleton Posts: 471	Nice to know it comes with a catch can from the factory! __________________

06-20-2012, 09:51 AM	#7
HorsePower-Freak Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 164	Nice, that's some power under that hood!

06-20-2012, 09:54 AM	#8
jam3 Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Olney,MD Posts: 272 View My Garage	I want it!

06-20-2012, 10:30 AM	#9
dianeokie Going places Drives: 2011 2LT/RS Victory Red Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 3,904 View My Garage	Did you notice all the black laid on the back quarter panel behind the wheel wells? __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/group.php?groupid=240 "just stay with traffic, you'll be fine". = famous last words

06-20-2012, 11:05 AM	#11
thejudgemeister Thejudgemeister Drives: 2012 Camaro 2LT RS Summit White Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 27 View My Garage	COPO question. Pardon my ignorance, but what is it about the COPO setup that keeps it from being street legal? Attached Images

06-20-2012, 11:29 AM	#13
The_Raging_Bull Raging Bull Reborn Drives: '11_2SSRS_SW '09 Z-06 Cyber Grey Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Morristown TN Posts: 121	so what is that a Lysholm rear entry sc?

06-20-2012, 01:41 PM	#19
newb Drives: 2013 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: hawaii Posts: 973	Pretty sure it doesn't have the required safety equipment. That would be the biggest reason. No "side impact" protection (roll bar doesn't count). I believe stability control is mandatory now also. Of course there are no airbags. And as mentioned, not even close to passing emissions.

06-20-2012, 01:47 PM	#20
blazzin1 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: West Fargo, ND Posts: 3,285 View My Garage	I believe it even has lexan or plexiglass windows, at least on the side windows!?!?! Lot's of stuff preventing this car from being street legal. But I sure wish I could afford one!!!

06-20-2012, 01:50 PM	#21
Silver85IrocZ Drives: 85 Iroc-Z Under Cover Z (car cover) Join Date: May 2011 Location: Gateway to the West Posts: 636	Prolly doesnt have any of the Air Bags either. __________________ 1985 Camaro Z28 Iroc-Z 5.0 Liter Tuned Port V8

06-20-2012, 05:18 PM	#22
68vert Drives: 2010 SIM SS/RS, 1968 RS convertible Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 670 View My Garage	FYI...This months HOTROD magazine has a article on the details of the new COPO's. __________________ 2010 SIM SS/RS see garage for mods

06-20-2012, 05:55 PM	#23
mlee H-Town Camaro Club Drives: Number Twenty-Three Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 18,781 View My Garage	I just want one shot at driving it down the drag strip. __________________ .

06-21-2012, 01:39 AM	#25
SixGracing The Reaper Drives: 2010 2SS/RS LS3 A6 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Haven, UT Posts: 631	I cannot stand the color of this particular car though. White with baby blue stripes? Yuk!! Could look much meaner with a more aggressive paint job. __________________