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BIG BLOCK COPO ANYONE?

Full details have come to light on the now-available 2022 Chev COPO Camaro. There is plenty to be excited about if you’re in the market. Firstly, unlike the previous late-model COPOs, there will be no limit on production numbers — traditionally, only 69 would be offered. Secondly, and more importantly, the big block is back. Yip, that’s right, finally a new factory-fitted big block Camaro after so many years.

The engine is a monster — a 572 iron block with alloy heads and forged internals — but it does trail both the LSX small block engine options in terms of power. The 572 rated at 430, the 427 at 470, and a supercharged 350 at 600hp. The 572 also

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