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Capvid · 05-29-2012, 08:24 PM

Check out this video on the 2012 soon to be released COPO (Central Office Production Order) Camaro. Wicked!

Official 5th Gen COPO Camaro Info @ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=179715

Updated with: 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

_Nick_ · 05-29-2012, 08:27 PM

They shouldn't have named it that. They only did it for the marketing.

Capvid · 05-29-2012, 08:35 PM

The COPO does not have a VIN number, only a serial number. It cannot be licensed or titled for street legal driving. Apparently, only 69 will be made, and apparently only a select list of racing customers will qualify to buy it. For race track use only - sorry guys!

LimaCharlie · 05-29-2012, 10:46 PM

Video has been posted before. Other than the good building process info, it is nearly pointless though since it doesn't talk about horsepower numbers or 1/4 mile ET/MPH.

LOWDOWN · 05-31-2012, 08:26 AM

"Actual" horsepower numbers, for each of the three engine combos available, will be a moving target as on-track and dyno-room development continues. Each team, of course, will apply their own "magic" to both suspension and engines. But I fully expect these cars to be Class-competitive against the existing Brand D and Brand F versions.

Preliminary runs were well into the 9s...

More videos available here:

http://www.zorly.com/speed-wars/new-...ro-video-clips

beeguz · 05-31-2012, 09:52 AM

I want one, but my pocket says I can't have one, story of my life.

LINMUP · 05-31-2012, 10:03 AM

$89 000....and there is a special collector edition that comes will all 3 engine options....sweet, but you can't drive it in the street.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 05-31-2012, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beeguz

I want one, but my pocket says I can't have one, story of my life.

What intrigues you the most about the Camaro? Please let us know! Have you taken one out for a test drive?

Brandon
Chevrolet Customer Service

Angrybird 12 · 05-31-2012, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Capvid

The COPO does not have a VIN number, only a serial number. It cannot be licensed or titled for street legal driving. Apparently, only 69 will be made, and apparently only a select list of racing customers will qualify to buy it. For race track use only - sorry guys!

What's to stop someone from ripping the guts out of one of these and stuffing it under a existing Camaro? I know it would be a job but someone will do it.

Coyotekiller · 05-31-2012, 05:16 PM

You CAN have these licensed for street use in the same way that you can had a homemade kit car licensed for street use. It's actually fairly easy, depending on your state and local laws. But what you should really ask yourself is why bother? It's home is on the track, not the street.

Trevorw24 · 05-31-2012, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beeguz

I want one, but my pocket says I can't have one, story of my life.

+1

Angrybird 12 · 05-31-2012, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coyotekiller

You CAN have these licensed for street use in the same way that you can had a homemade kit car licensed for street use. It's actually fairly easy, depending on your state and local laws. But what you should really ask yourself is why bother? It's home is on the track, not the street.

I don't think the COPO falls into the same catagory as a "Homebuilt or Kit Car" because it is neither Homebuilt or a kit car.

Coyotekiller · 05-31-2012, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Skyman 08

I don't think the COPO falls into the same catagory as a "Homebuilt or Kit Car" because it is neither Homebuilt or a kit car.

Im pretty sure it actually does fall into the same category. Just like if you had someone build you a car from scratch. All you have to do is apply to your state to have it licensed for road legality. That probably just includes recording the S/N and possibly adding a VIN also, plus a plate. It's not as hard as a lot of people make it out to be.

05-29-2012, 08:27 PM	#2
_Nick_ Drives: '87 T/A, '87 IROC, '70 Grand Prix Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Long Island Posts: 451	They shouldn't have named it that. They only did it for the marketing. __________________

05-29-2012, 10:46 PM	#4
LimaCharlie Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS - 2004 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,989	Video has been posted before. Other than the good building process info, it is nearly pointless though since it doesn't talk about horsepower numbers or 1/4 mile ET/MPH. __________________ 2011 Summit White Camaro 1SS/RS -6.2 LS3, TR6060, 3.45, G80 2004 Black Silverado 1500 2WD Regular Cab, Short Bed -5.3 LM7, 4L60E, 3.42, G80 2014 White Caprice PPV -6.0 L77, 6L80E, 2.92, G80

05-29-2012, 08:35 PM	#3
Capvid Preditor Drives: 2012 Camaro LT2 RS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 38	The COPO does not have a VIN number, only a serial number. It cannot be licensed or titled for street legal driving. Apparently, only 69 will be made, and apparently only a select list of racing customers will qualify to buy it. For race track use only - sorry guys!

05-31-2012, 08:26 AM	#5
LOWDOWN Downright Upright Drives: Daily Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cruisin'... Posts: 4,145	"Actual" horsepower numbers, for each of the three engine combos available, will be a moving target as on-track and dyno-room development continues. Each team, of course, will apply their own "magic" to both suspension and engines. But I fully expect these cars to be Class-competitive against the existing *Brand D* and *Brand F* versions. Preliminary runs were well into the 9s... More videos available here: http://www.zorly.com/speed-wars/new-...ro-video-clips

05-31-2012, 09:52 AM	#6
beeguz Drives: 2012 ls Join Date: May 2012 Location: Northern Pa Posts: 20 View My Garage	I want one, but my pocket says I can't have one, story of my life.

05-31-2012, 10:03 AM	#7
LINMUP Drives: 1982 Z28 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Durham Region Posts: 104	$89 000....and there is a special collector edition that comes will all 3 engine options....sweet, but you can't drive it in the street.

05-31-2012, 05:16 PM	#10
Coyotekiller Account Suspended Drives: 2012 AGM 2SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Beaufort, NC Posts: 1,383	You CAN have these licensed for street use in the same way that you can had a homemade kit car licensed for street use. It's actually fairly easy, depending on your state and local laws. But what you should really ask yourself is why bother? It's home is on the track, not the street.