- The 2023 COPO Camaro delivers 1,004 hp from a 10.4-liter V8.
- This beast can sprint down the quarter-mile in under 8 seconds.
- When it was new, these cars set back owners around $130,000.
When you think of modern performance cars with truly colossal engines, your mind probably drifts toward the Dodge Viper with its 8.4-liter V10 or the Bugatti Chiron and its 8.0-liter W16.
Yet not long ago, Chevrolet quietly built a limited run of Camaros whose engines made even those giants look restrained.
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The car in question is the 2023 COPO Camaro, of which just 69 examples were produced. These models were available with a choice of three V8s: a 427 cubic-inch (6.9-liter) V8, a supercharged 350 cubic-inch (5.7-liter), and a monstrous 632 cubic-inch V8, which translates to 10.4 liters.
In January, Mecum Auctions will be selling one of the COPO models equipped with this flagship engine.
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This engine was so large that Chevrolet had to craft a bespoke hood with a pronounced bulge, not for show, but simply to fit the motor underneath and keep it shielded from the elements.
The 10.4-liter monster delivers 1,004 hp and 872 lb-ft (1,182 Nm) of torque, frankly ridiculous numbers for a naturally aspirated eight-cylinder. With the right setup, it can run down the quarter-mile in less than eight seconds.
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This example is number 62 of the 69 built for 2023 and comes equipped with the optional parachute, a detail that underlines how purpose-built it is.
The listing makes no mention of the car’s mileage or ownership history, but it’s almost certainly been driven very little, and the miles it’s racked up would have been down the drag strip. After all, the COPO Camaro isn’t road legal, hence why Chevy was able to install a set of Hoosier drag radials.
How Much is it Worth?
When new, prices for the 2023 COPO Camaro with the 632 cubic-inch engine started at a touch above $130,000 which, while no small change, sounds like a great deal given the performance on offer.
Used examples typically sell for between $130,000 and $180,000 depending on the specification and the engine, so it’s reasonable to assume this one will likely fetch a sum somewhere in that region.
If your idea of fun involves disappearing down the quarter-mile in a blur of tire smoke and thunder, you’ll want to have your plans in order before the January auction rolls around. The full listing can be found at Mecum Auctions here.
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