General
Motors has taken the wraps off the 2018 COPO Camaro. Set to be shown at SEMA
later this month, the updated model can be equipped with an all-new 302 Gen V
Small Block engine. Chevrolet declined to release performance specifications
but said the engine is based on the 6.2-liter LT1 V8 that resides in the road-going
Camaro SS.
The engine has been built
specifically for drag racing and it features unique components including a
shorter-stroke crankshaft that allows for "exceptional high-rpm
capability."
Customers can also choose to equip their COPO Camaro
with either a naturally aspirated 7.0-liter V8 or a supercharged 5.7-liter V8
that allows the car to run the quarter-mile in the mid-8-second range.
Regardless of which engine is selected, all are paired to a SFI-approved
three-speed automatic transmission.
Also, the 2018 COPO Camaro has an
exclusive Supercrush paint job. Customers can also order a Hot Wheels
appearance package that makes the car look like the special edition that was
unveiled earlier today. Chevrolet will build 69 COPOs for 2018 and potential
customers can apply to purchase on using a dedicated website.
