Unveiled today both at SEMA 2015 and in a press release, this new Camaro was built through a collaboration between the American automaker and NHRA Camaro Funny Car driver Courtney Force.
Its lighter and stronger body results in a car that has its rigidity increased by 28 percent and a body-in-white mass that is 133 pounds lighter. For reference, "body-in-white mass" is the mass of the car before parts like the body panels, engine, doors, trim and electronics are added.
The show car used at the premiere dons a red hot paint finish with Courtney Force's signature used in the graphics. Of course, we can't fail to mention the concept 350 racing engine powering the car, paired with a Whipple 2.9-liter supercharger.
As for the production model, there will be a number of engines to choose from. These engines include the supercharged 350, naturally aspirated 427 and a new LT-based 376.
Production models of the new COPO Camaro will also have racing chassis and suspension parts, like a unique solid rear axle and an unassisted rack-and-pinion steering system.
Chevrolet is planning on creating just 69 examples of the COPO Camaro race car for 2016, so they're looking to be a hot commodity.
(via Chevrolet)
