John Force won his 150th Funny Car race earlier this
year and Chevrolet is paying tribute to the drag racing legend by naming a COPO
Camaro after him. Set to be unveiled at SEMA, the 2020 COPO Camaro John Force Edition
is a one-off model that features a two-tone exterior with red accents and an
American flag graphic on the hood. The car is also unmistakable as it has a
graphic of Force’s signature on the hood, dashboard, seat and rear fenders.
Chevrolet didn’t say much else about the special
edition, but it features a “2020COPO-FORCE” identification plaque and will be
auctioned off by Barrett-Jackson in January. Proceeds will benefit
DonorsChoose.org which is an organization that helps to fund schools in need.
As for the standard COPO Camaro, it can be equipped
with a revised 350 engine that features a Magnuson supercharger as well as
all-new LSX-SC cylinder heads. Customers can also opt for a naturally aspirated
427 engine and an available Racer’s Package. The latter adds a carbon fiber air
inlet, dual batteries, a parachute and a quick-change coupling for the
supercharged engine.
Only 69 units will be available and they’ll be
offered in an assortment of colors including a new black and silver scheme
inspired by the John Force Edition. Customers can also opt for seven heritage
colors from the 1969 Camaro palette including Butternut Yellow, Hugger Orange,
Frost Green Poly, Olympic Gold Poly, Garnet Red, Fathom Green Poly and Azure
Turquoise Poly.
Besides the COPO Camaro, Chevrolet will showcase an
assortment of other vehicles including the Silverado 2500 HD Carhartt Special
Edition that unveiled earlier today. It will be joined by a Camaro LT1
Convertible concept, a Silverado Midnight Edition, the 2021 Colorado ZR2 and a
couple of Corvettes.
