The year 2012 also saw the relaunch of the COPO Camaro, based off the fifth-generation Chevrolet Camaro.

Designed as an homage to the 1969 car of the same name, the COPO Camaro is a factory-built NHRA Stock Eliminator. Only 69 COPOs were builtand purchasing opportunities were offered using a random selection process. The cars had three engine options: a naturally aspirated 427 and two supercharged 327 engines, and they had a 2-speed PowerGlide automatic transmission. At the 2012 SEMA show, Chevrolet Performance announced it would offer another 69 COPOs for the 2013 model year.

Engines

As the creator of the crate engine concept, Chevrolet Performance has many varieties of crate engines available. It has offerings in the big-block, Small-block, circle track, LSX, LS, and E-ROD categories.

Crate Powertrains

In addition to individual engines, Chevrolet Performance also offers complete crate powertrains, billed under the Connect & Cruise name. The packages include an engine, a transmission, an engine control module, transmission control, and an installation kit. It comes in LS3 and LSAconfigurations, which make 430 and 556 horsepower, respectively.

Transmissions

Chevrolet Performance offers an extensive lineup of transmissions for installation onto GM-based powertrains. Its automatic transmissions come from the Hydra-Matic and SuperMatic lines of transmissions, while the manual transmissions come from the Tremec® line.

Racing

Chevrolet Performance has a major presence in many of the top racing series, including NHRA, NMCA, SCCA, ALMS, IndyCar, and NASCAR, while also supporting semi-pro racers with a presence at circle track events. It also sponsors events such as the LSX Shootout at the NMCA finals every year.

Chevrolet Performance’s main presence at the races is the Chevrolet Performance rig on site to offer support to customers who have questions about their projects, as well as offer parts for sale.

FUEL eNewsletter

Chevrolet Performance distributes FUEL, an eNewsletter for Chevrolet automotive performance enthusiasts, which has a current readership of about 350,000. It was started in 2009 and is delivered by email every month.

The BLOCK

The BLOCK is a social website hosted by Chevrolet Performance. It has been live since May 2012. The site features forums covering many performance topics, and is an automotive enthusiast community where members can post about their project cars, including what parts they have installed, performance figures, etc.

Other sections of the site include daily automotive news, a racing section, events information, race results, and racing news. It also has an events calendar highlighting regional events, enthusiast car shows, and events the Chevrolet Performance semi trailer display will attend. The display has company representatives to answer questions customers have about their builds, as well as offer parts for sale.

Legendary Performance For The 21st Century

The COPO was never designed for everyday roads, so there’s little sound deadening, no underbody sealant, and no back seat. Because in a sport where shaving time is everything, there’s nothing better than a head start. COPO is a true racing machine. It is specifically offered for off-highway, competitive NHRA use only. It cannot be registered, titled, licensed, or driven on public roads or highways. The COPO Camaro is designed to NHRA racing specifications, including a solid axle and a full chrome-moly roll cage. Inside, most of the standard sound-deadening and power accessories have been deleted in order to optimize weight for NHRA racing. Also included: a pair of racing bucket seats (no rear seat), a safety harness for the driver, a competition floor shifter, and Chevrolet Performance gauges.

BACKGROUND

When the COPO concept was first shown at the 2011 SEMA Show, the overwhelming response inspired the decision for a limited, special-edition production run. Engines were assembled in Wixom, Mich., at the Performance Build Center, where the buyer could opt to participate in the engine assembly. The program has been so successful that it has been continued every year since. This year, 69 more COPO Camaros will be heading to the drag strip to carry on the tradition.

HONORING THE COPO LEGACY

A 69-car production was selected to commemorate the original number of ZL-1 COPO Camaros made in 1969. COPO — which stands for Central Office Production Order — was Chevrolet's special-order system, notoriously used by dealers in the 1960s to build high-performance models that couldn't be found anywhere else. The second-coming of the COPO name is an extension of the legacy started in 1969, when the first purpose-built Camaro drag-racing specialty car was designed to compete with the quickest in NHRA's Stock Eliminator and Super Stock classes. National records for quarter-mile times in these contests are in the 9-second range.

The engines offered in the COPO Camaro program were developed to align with the top classes in NHRA's various Stock Eliminator and Super Stock ranks:

COPO SPECS & STATS P/N 20129562

2016/2017 FEATURES	6.2L Naturally Aspirated	427 Naturally Aspirated	350 Supercharged
NHRA HORSEPOWER RATINGS	410	470	580
RECOMMENDED MAX ENGINE RPM	8000	8000	8000
TRANSMISSION: Automatic Gear ratios: 1st 2nd 3rd	ATI Racing Products TH400 SFI-approved ATI “Super Case” Helical low gear – – – 4340 input shaft with aluminum forward drum Aluminum direct drum with 34 element sprag Extreme-duty clutches and steels Blueprinted high-flow pump Deep aluminum pan Reverse-manual valve body Fluid overflow catch can 2.48 1.48 1.00	ATI Racing Products TH400 SFI-approved ATI “Super Case” Helical low gear – – – 4340 input shaft with aluminum forward drum Aluminum direct drum with 34 element sprag Extreme-duty clutches and steels Blueprinted high-flow pump Deep aluminum pan Reverse-manual valve body Fluid overflow catch can 2.48 1.48 1.00	ATI Racing Products TH400 SFI-approved ATI “Super Case” Helical low gear Vasco intermediate shaft Heavy duty steel forward clutch drum Heavy duty center support Vasco input shaft with aluminum forward drum Severe-duty aluminum direct drum Extreme-duty clutches and steels - increased clutch capacity Blueprinted high-flow pump Deep aluminum pan Reverse-manual valve body Fluid overflow catch can 2.48 1.48 1.00
TORQUE CONVERTER	ATI Racing Products “Treemaster MRT” Series 8” diameter housing Furnace brazed impeller and turbine fins Precision pump drive tube Heavy duty needle bearings Investment cast cover	ATI Racing Products “Treemaster MRT” Series 8” diameter housing Furnace brazed impeller and turbine fins Precision pump drive tube Heavy duty needle bearings Investment cast cover	ATI Racing Products “Treemaster MRT” Series 8” diameter housing Furnace brazed impeller and turbine fins Precision pump drive tube Heavy duty needle bearings Investment cast cover
Flex Plate	Steel ATI "Super Plate" - SFI-approved	Steel ATI "Super Plate" - SFI-approved	Steel ATI "Super Plate" - SFI-approved
SHIFTER	Hurst "Quarterstick" — 3-spd. automatic Reverse pattern Built-in neutral safety switch	Hurst "Quarterstick" — 3-spd. automatic Reverse pattern Built-in neutral safety switch	Hurst "Quarterstick" — 3-spd. automatic Reverse pattern Built-in neutral safety switch
ENGINE
Block	LT1 Aluminum with 6-bolt nodular iron main caps	Chevrolet Performance LSX cast-Iron with steel main caps	Chevrolet Performance LSX cast-iron with steel main caps
Bore, Stroke	4.070” x 3.622”	4.125” x 4.00”	4.125” x 3.370”
Static Compression Ratio	12.4:1 nominal	13.0:1 nominal	10.9:1 nominal
Crankshaft	LT4 Forged Steel	Callies 4340 "Dragonslayer"	Callies 4340 "Dragonslayer" — double-keyed stout
Rods Length Pin Bore Diameter	Callies 4340 H-beam "Compstar" Forged Steel 6.125” .927”	Callies 4340 H-beam "Compstar" Forged Steel 6.100” .927”	Callies 4340 H-beam "Ultra" Forged Steel 6.350” .927”
Bearings	Clevite "H-Series" heat-treated tri-metal rod and main bearings	Clevite "H-Series" heat-treated tri-metal rod and main bearings	Clevite "H-Series" heat-treated tri-metal rod and main bearings
Pistons Piston Type	Mahle forged 2618 alloy Dome Graphal coating Friction-coated skirts	Mahle forged 2618 alloy Dome Graphal coating Friction-coated skirts	Mahle forged 2618 alloy Dome Graphal coating Friction-coated skirts
Piston Rings	Mahle 1mm x 1mm x 2mm Ductile iron top with radius molybdenum face Plain cast-iron tapered 2nd Chrome-plated oil rails with low-tension expander	Mahle 1mm x 1mm x 2mm Ductile iron top with radius molybdenum face Plain cast-iron tapered 2nd Chrome-plated oil rails with low-tension expander	Mahle .043" x .043" x3mm Ductile iron top with radius molybdenum face Plain cast-iron tapered 2nd Chrome-plated oil rails with low-tension expander
Camshaft Duration Theoretical valve lift	Chevrolet Performance steel billet hydraulic roller 242° IN / 285° EX @ .050” lift .641” IN / .641” EX	Chevrolet Performance steel billet hydraulic roller 240° IN / 285° EX @ .050” lift .641” IN / .641” EX	Comp Cams steel billet hydraulic roller 242° IN / 257° EX @ .050” lift .641” IN / .641” EX
VALVETRAIN Tappets Pushrods Rocker Arms Valve Springs Spring Seats Retainers	Johnson Hydraulic Roller 3/8” diameter Trend Performance chrome moly 1.8:1 ratio LT1 with roller trunions Performance Springs Incorporated (PSI) "Max Life" beehive Chevrolet Performance Hardened steel Chevrolet Performance Lightweight steel	Chevrolet Performance "Ceramic Ball" high-rpm hydraulic roller 3/8" diameter LS7 1.8:1 ratio LS7 with roller trunions Performance Springs Incorporated (PSI) "Max Life"beehive Chevrolet Performance Hardened steel Chevrolet Performance Lightweight steel	Chevrolet Performance "Ceramic Ball" high-rpm hydraulic roller 3/8" diameter LS7 1.8:1 ratio LS7 with roller trunions Performance Springs Incorporated (PSI) "Max Life" beehive Chevrolet Performance Hardened steel Chevrolet Performance Lightweight steel
Cylinder Heads Nominal Intake Port Volume Nominal Exhaust Port Volume Nominal Combustion Chamber Volume	Aluminum LT 316 cc 118 cc 53 cc	Fully CNC'ed aluminum LSX-LS7 289 cc 105 cc 70 cc	Fully CNC'ed aluminum based on LSX LS7 289 cc 105 cc 70 cc
Intake Valves Head Diameter, Stem Diameter	Del West Titanium 2.135” x 8mm	Del West titanium 2.205” x 8mm	Del West titanium 2.205” x 8mm
Exhaust Valves Head Diameter, Stem Diameter	Lightweight sodium- filled exhaust valves 1.595” x 8mm	Lightweight sodium- filled 1.615” x 8mm	Lightweight sodium- filled 1.615” x 8mm
Head Gaskets	Chevrolet Performance LT1 multi-layer steel head gaskets	Cometic multi-layer steel with raised cylinder sealing bead	Cometic multi-layer steel with raised cylinder sealing bead
Oil Pump	Internal wet sump	Internal wet sump	Internal wet sump
Oil Pan Capacity	Deep-sump cast aluminum 6 quarts	Fabricated Aluminum 7 quarts	Fabricated Aluminum 7 quarts
Damper	ATI Performance Products "Super Damper" - SFI approved	ATI Performance Products "Super Damper" - SFI approved	ATI Performance Products SFI-approved "Super Damper" w/ 10-rib shell
Water Pump	Meziere Billet electric water pump	Meziere Billet electric water pump	Chevrolet Performance LS3
Intake Manifold/Induction	Chevrolet Performance/Holley "Hi Ram"	Chevrolet Performance/Holley "Hi Ram"	Whipple Industries 2.9L twin-screw superchager
Throttle Body Blade Size	Whipple Industries - Billet Aluminum 90mm	Whipple Industries - Billet Aluminum 90mm	Whipple Industries - Billet Aluminum 109mm
HEADERS	American Racing Headers 2” x 30” primary with merge collectors 304 Stainless Steel	American Racing Headers 2” x 30” primary with merge collectors 304 Stainless Steel	American Racing Headers 2” x 30” primary with merge collectors 304 Stainless Steel
FUEL SYSTEM Injectors (Flow Rate)	Aeromotive "Eliminator" fuel pump — free flow rating = 800 lb/hr Aeromotive "A1000" pressure regulator with manifold pressure compensation capability Aeromotive 10-micron high-flow filter Lightweight black nylon braided-8 AN hoses Black anodized aluminum -8 AN hose ends an fittings High-impedance fuel injectors Fuel Pressure: 70 psi base from Tank LS4 DI @ 200 bar pressure	Aeromotive "Eliminator" fuel pump — free flow rating = 800 lb/hr Aeromotive "A1000" pressure regulator with manifold pressure compensation capability Aeromotive 10-micron high-flow filter Lightweight black nylon braided-8 AN hoses Black anodized aluminum -8 AN hose ends an fittings High-impedance fuel injectors Fuel Pressure: 70 psi base 58 lb/hr @ 58 psi with EV6 / USCAR connector	Aeromotive "Eliminator" fuel pump — free flow rating = 800 lb/hr Aeromotive "A1000" pressure regulator with manifold pressure compensation capability Aeromotive 10-micron high-flow filter Lightweight black nylon braided-8 AN hoses Black anodized aluminum -8 AN hose ends an fittings High-impedance fuel injectors Fuel Pressure: 60 psi base (boost compensation used for supercharged engines) 80 lb/hr @ 43.5 psi with EV1 connector
Gears & Axles	Strange Engineering 9" thru-bolt aluminum center section Lightweight steel spool Strange Engineering 9310 alloy Strange Engineering 40-spline gun drilled axles	Strange Engineering 9" thru-bolt aluminum center section Lightweight steel spool Strange Engineering 9310 alloy Strange Engineering 40-spline gun drilled axles	Strange Engineering 9" thru-bolt aluminum center section Lightweight steel spool Strange Engineering 9310 alloy Strange Engineering 40-spline gun rilled axles
Differential Gearing	4.57:1	4.57:1	4.10:1
Drive Shaft	4" OD x .125" wall 6061-T6 aluminum tube Chromoly end caps Billet steel slip yoke Heavy-duty 1350 universal joints	4" OD x .125" wall 6061-T6 aluminum tube Chromoly end caps Billet steel slip yoke Heavy-duty 1350 universal joints	4" OD x .125" wall 6061-T6 aluminum tube Chromoly end caps Billet steel slip yoke Heavy-duty 1350 universal joints
Hood	Carbon Fiber	Carbon Fiber	Carbon Fiber
Parachute	Optional	Optional	Optional
Wheelie Bar	Yes	Yes	Yes
Trunk Mounted Weight Box	Optional	Optional	Optional
Dual-Batteries	Optional	Optional	Optional

2016/2017 Features standard for 6.2L Naturally Aspirated, 427 Naturally Aspirated and 350 Supercharged Engines
ENGINE CONTROLS & IGNITION	Holley “HP” electronic fuel injection processor • Speed density operation • Wide-band O2 sensor included Cable-actuated throttle Production LS7 ignition coils Production LS7 secondary wires GM sensors
ELECTRICAL	Dash-installed control switches: • Starter • Ignition • Fuel pump • Water pump - NA equipped cars only • Cooling fan • Intercooler Pump - 350 Supercharged equipped cars only • Lights
GAUGES	Autometer with gold “Bowtie” logo on dials • 3-3/8" 10K RPM tach with shift light • Electronic water temp with 2.0625" face and 100°-260°F range • Electronic trans temp with 2.0625" face and 100°-260°F range • Electronic oil pressure with 2.0625" face and 0-100 psi range • Electronic fuel pressure with 2.0625" face and 0-100 psi range • Voltmeter with 2.0625" face and 8-18v range
SAFETY	Simpson Racing Products 3" restraints Simpson Racing Products window net Drive shaft Safety loop
CHASSIS	Chromoly cage – NHRA certified to 8.50 ET 25-5 "prepped" with #1 bar and Dash bar Aluminum Front engine cradle Rear sub-frame modified to accept unique COPO NHRA Stock Eliminator suspension
REAR SUSPENSION	4-bar with adjustable top links Adjustable Panhard link Double-adjustable Strange Engineering coil over shocks with 125 lb/in x 12" springs Anti-roll bar Strange 9" differential housing with 3 1/4" diameter axle tubes 40-spline gun drilled axles Thru-bolt 3rd member assembly
FRONT SUSPENSION	Adjustable Strange Engineering coil over struts with 100 lb/in x 16" springs Sway bar removed
STEERING	Custom manual steering rack
BRAKES	Lightweight vented rotors Billet 4-piston lightweight calipers Lightweight tandem master cylinder OEM pedal modified to mount master cylinder All components provided by Strange Engineering
WHEELS Bogart Racing light-weight with unique COPO logo Bogart "Collector" with unique COPO logo	• Forged outer ring • Billet center • 15” x 10.25” rear – 5/8” studs • 3.50” Back Spacing • 15” x 4” front – 1/2” studs • 2.375” Back Spacing • 4 3/4” bolt circle pattern • Billet Construction • 15” x 10.25” rear – 5/8” studs • 3.50” Back Spacing • 15” x 4” front – 1/2” studs • 2.375” Back Spacing • 4 3/4” bolt circle pattern
TIRES	Rear – Hoosier 9.0 / 30.0R - 15 94.0” Radial Front – 4.5 / 28.0 - 15 Hoosier Drag only

2014 Features standard for 350, 396, 427 Naturally Aspirated and 350 Supercharged
ENGINE CONTROLS & IGNITION	Holley “HP” electronic fuel injection processor • Speed density operation • Wide-band O2 sensor included Cable-actuated throttle Production LS7 ignition coils Production LS7 secondary wires GM sensors
ELECTRICAL	Dash-installed control switches: • Starter • Ignition • Fuel pump • Water pump • Cooling fan • Intercooler Pump - 350 Supercharged equipped cars only • Lights
GAUGES	Autometer with gold “Bowtie” logo on dials • 5" 10K RPM tach with shift light • Electronic water temp with 2.0625" face and 100°-260°F range • Electronic trans temp with 2.0625" face and 100°-260°F range - Automatic transmission equipped cars only • Electronic brake pressure 2.0625" face and 0 - 1600 psi range - Manual transmission equipped cars only • Electronic oil pressure with 2.0625" face and 0-100 psi range • Electronic fuel pressure with 2.0625" face and 0-100 psi range • Voltmeter with 2.0625" face and 8-18v range
SAFETY	RJS Safety Equipment 3" driver restraints RJS Safety Equipment window net
CHASSIS	Chromoly cage – NHRA certified to 8.50 ET Sub-frames tied together Front engine cradle modified to accept additional oil pan clearance Rear sub-frame modified to accept unique COPO NHRA Stock Eliminator suspension
REAR SUSPENSION	4-bar with adjustable top links Adjustable Panhard link Double-adjustable Strange Engineering coil over shocks Anti-roll bar
FRONT SUSPENSION	Adjustable Strange Engineering coil over struts Sway bar removed
STEERING	Production steering gear modified for manual (no

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