Chevrolet Camaro COPO Concept

Chevrolet Camaro COPO Concept at SEMA 2011

Chevrolet car maker is bringing back the quarter pound, by presenting the newest concepts at SEMA 2011, Camaro COPO Concept

referred to the concept Chevrolet Camaro COPO. It is a one-time engine that is intended as a sign put back the factory Chevy officially supported by the sportsman drag racing. Camaro COPO making a comeback as a means of concepts which are designed to the specifications NHRA Stock Eliminator drag racing competition. One of the unique things of this particular Camaro is that it is designed to accommodate a wide selection of machines, including machines naturally-aspirated 7.0-liter found in the original Camaro COPOs of the past.

In terms of design, Camaro COPO Concept practically follow the set-up as a drag car-full spec. Has all the bells and whistles that usually come standard Camaro. In its place, Chevrolet adds full array of race equipment, including, full chrome molly roll cage, multilevel-induction hood system, a set of 29 lightweight, racing wheels wrapped in special COPO 4.5x28x15 inch front tire. Inside, the car received a pair of racing bucket seats with no rear seats, seat belts for the driver, the competition floor shifter and gauges by Auto Performance Chevrolet meters.

COPO stands for stands for central office production order, a term popularized in the muscle car era to flag the vehicle can be ordered from the factory with a powertrain combination is not available as regular production option. Based on the COPO program, a Camaro or a Chevelle, for example, can be ordered with a 427-cubic-inch engine V-8, while the largest engine offered as a regular production option is 396. Relatively small number of Camaro COPO cars that cause valuable collections now. difficult to make out certain additional, but also tend to have a minimalist interior, racing seats, safety equipment including fire suppression system, upgrade the mechanical driveline, and racing shock and spring package.