Any COPO updates?

[David Hakim]

Originally Posted by Jeff Teuton

So now everybody gets a blower and a 3 speed, and Mopar gets hind ***. Oh well, beer is still cold.

It's great to be back on ClassRacer.com and just think, in less than 48 hours I'll be at down at the Gators watching some of you battle it out for class honors.

Oh how I've missed hanging out on this forum.

[BlueOval Ralph]

GM Inside News has obtained a letter from Russel Clark, Director of Marketing for Chevrolet small cars, small utilities and performance cars, to dealers informing them that shipments of all 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 produced to date are being held by General Motors for a "quality assessment."

There is no explanation as to what's causing the hold or its duration, though the letter does say it "may last a few more weeks." Motor Authority has Chevrolet spokesman Monte Doran on record saying, "We may have found a potential issue that we want to resolve." If you think you know what the issue is, let us know in the comments or send us a tip.

Being one of the Bowtie brand's halo cars, the Camaro ZL1 can hardly afford a hiccup in its roll out. Though with a 580-horsepower 6.2-liter V8 underhood and sub-$55k starting price, we're certain that a few weeks wait won't change the number of people in line to buy one.

See below to read the letter to dealers in its entirety.
03/02/2012

Ref. number:
Sales / New Vehicles / G_0000109294

Subject:
Update on 2012 Camaro ZL1 Shipments and DOSP

The purpose of this note is to provide you with an update on 2012 Camaro ZL1 production and vehicle shipment plans.

All Camaro ZL1 models produced to date are currently being held by General Motors for a quality assessment. At this moment, the duration of the hold is undetermined, and may last a few more weeks. As soon as the hold is cleared, a note will be sent to all dealers to advise that 2012 Camaro ZL1 shipments are underway.

Because of the hold, the upcoming Dealer Order Submission Process (DOSP) cycle that was to be dedicated to ZL1 is being postponed. This DOSP cycle was scheduled to start this Thursday, March 1, 2012, and continues through Tuesday, March 6, 2012. A new date for this DOSP cycle will be provided in the near future.

We regret to have to undertake these actions, especially given the high anticipation for the new Camaro ZL1. We ask for your patience and will continue to keep you posted on any developments regarding production and vehicle shipments from Oshawa.

Sincerely,


Russell M. Clark
Director – Chevrolet Small Cars, Small Utilities and
Performance Cars Marketing

[davidhuff]

What does sub-$55K mean??

[FED 387]

$54,999 !!!!

[1320racer]

what does the production ZL1 passenger car have to do with the COPO Factory RACE car that hasn't officially been given the green light to build yet?

[Harry 6674]

Two separate animals. One with 580 horse, one with 260 horse. Guess which is the race car? Just sayin.

[1320racer]

I wasn't asking what is the difference betwen the two cars, I know. I was stating that the op's question was regarding the COPO race car NOT the ZL1 production car.

[David Hakim]

Originally Posted by davidhuff

What does sub-$55K mean??

It means less than a $55,000 starting price. Now remember, this is the ZL1 Camaro "Street Car" and NOT the "COPO" racer.


The COPO will share very few (i.e. almost none) powertrain components with the ZL1.


Now, back to packing for Gainesville.

[Todd]

http://www.leftlanenews.com/chevrole...y-concern.html

[Smallbloc]

http://bangshift.com/blog/breaking-n...st-buyers.html

pay up.......