COPO 427 CI V8 – 430 Horsepower
The COPO Camaro was a special car indeed, but it was the engine under the hood that made it extra special. Its 427 cubic inch V8 engine was bored out and tuned to the max. The performance that the COPO had broke all kinds of records when it came to off-the-line speed. Enthusiasts loved the way that the car handled and drove, but the power plant made all the difference (via Hot Cars).
The COPO Camaro wasn’t the first Camaro to break the performance barrier but it certainly changed the game. For people who want serious power, this engine is delivered in strides. GM built several great engines back in the day, although its special partnership with COPO changed the game.