Making its glorious return to the drag strip in 2022, the COPO Camaro is back and ready to live life a ¼ mile at a time with its Big Block V-8. With no restrictions on production, the 2022 COPO Camaro will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis to the public, a first in the history of the COPO Camaro. Available for pre-order here at Bokman of Wellsville, stop in to talk with your salesperson today.
A Storied Past
The COPO Camaro has a long, storied past, with its origins beginning in some cigarette-smoke-filled new car manager’s office in the early ‘60s. You see, back in the ‘60s, Chevrolet offered the Central Office Production Order program, Chevrolet’s own bespoke program for its fleet customers, like police departments and ambulances. However, a couple of adrenaline-craving dealers realized they could order purpose-built drag racing vehicles through the COPO program, and thus, the COPO Camaro was born.
As fossil fuels are on their way out as the dominant fuel source, manufacturers are all scrambling to unveil their own electric vehicles. Chevrolet, while working on going green, decided to have a bit of fun, one last hurrah, and built the environmentally aggressive 2022 COPO Camaro, a specialty-built race car with a Big Block V8 that pays homage to the roots of the original COPO vehicles.
While Chevrolet has been making COPO versions of their vehicles since the ‘60s, this is the first time they will be un-restricting ordering, allowing customers to order these vehicles on a first-come, first-serve type basis. Breaking away from the typical limited-run production of 69 vehicles, Chevrolet is sure to please their customers as well as gain new ones with this move.
Beneath the Hood
Powering the COPO Camaro is a 9.4-liter Big Block V8, a cast-iron block, complete with aluminum heads, forged steel connecting rods and crankshaft, as well as forged aluminum pistons. An engine reminiscent of the original COPO era, Chevy says the new V8 “channels the spirit of the original 1969 COPO Camaro”.
The high displacement V8 won’t be the only engine option available, with a supercharged 5.7-liter V8 and a naturally aspirated 7.0-liter V8 also available. Rated by the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA), the 5.7-liter V8 will have 580 horsepower, while its naturally aspirated counterpart was rated at 470 horsepower. No matter which engine option you choose, the 2022 COPO Camaro will be plenty fast.
With three stellar engine options, Chevrolet decided to keep it relatively simple when it came to the transmission on the COPO Camaro. An homage to its roots, the 2022 COPO will come equipped with an ATI Racing Products TH400 three-speed automatic transmission, the only option for all three engines. The ATI three-speed will be sending all of the COPO Camaros raw power to the rear wheels, a traditional drag-racing setup.
Designed exclusively for the track, the COPO Camaro is unfortunately not street legal, however, it does qualify for NHRA Stock and Super Stock racing eliminators. Ready to get your hands on the 2022 COPO Camaro? Come to Bokman of Wellsville to speak with a salesperson about pre-ordering today.
Order Your COPO Camaro
Since Chevrolet is not restricting the COPO Camaro to 69 models this year, preorders are open to the general public online or through your local Chevrolet dealer, Bokman of Wellsville. All models come equipped with a carbon fiber hood and wheelie bar, with an option for a trunk-mounted weight box and parachute. Being ordered on a first-come, first-serve basis, customers can expect to pay $105,500 for the 9.4-liter V8, $117,500 for the 7.0-liter V8, and $130,000 for the 5.7-liter supercharged V8 (excluding tax, title, license, and dealer fees).
Order your COPO Camaro today while orders are still open and available, hurry into Bokman of Wellsville today. With your COPO Camaro order, you will also be given the option to receive a private tour of the COPO Build Facility in Oxford, Michigan, an exclusive offer for COPO Camaro owners. Contact your salesperson at Bokman of Wellsville, located in Wellsville, NY, to place your order today!
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