Camaro Z/28, COPO Camaro Raise $1.35M for Charity

Jason Siu
by Jason Siu

The first Chevrolet 2014 Camaro Z/28 sold for $650,000 at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Given how big of a Chevy enthusiast Rick Hendrick is, it’s no surprise that the winning bid went to him. Hendrick will receive the first retail production Z/28 sporting a 7.0-liter V8 engine with 505 hp and 481 lb-ft of torque. The 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 will be priced from $75,000 when it hits dealerships later this year. All proceeds from the Z/28 auction will go to benefit Cornerstone Schools which has provided the children in Detroit an excellent education for over 21 years.

SEE ALSO: 2014 Chevy Camaro Z/28 Costs $75,000

The 2014 Chevrolet COPO Camaro netted $700,000 for the Achilles Freedom Team of Wounded Veterans and is a drag-only race car. The new COPO Camaro can be had with either a supercharged 350 cubic-inch V8 or a naturally aspirated 369- or 427-cubic-inch engine.

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Jason Siu
Jason Siu

Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.

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  • Alex Kozovski Alex Kozovski on Jul 30, 2014

    I'd much rather an Audi A5

  • Isend2C Isend2C on Jul 31, 2014

    "No one is ever going to call this a fast car"... 6.3 seconds is pretty quick... Average for a new car is something like 8.5 so a 2 drop is gonna be noticed. It might not feel fast, but it'll outrun most vehicles on the road...

    • Stephen Elmer Stephen Elmer on Aug 01, 2014

      You're absolutely right. Keep in mind, a $60,000 Mercedes should be faster than most 'average' cars. But throughout the powerband you never really feel a big rush of acceleration. It is smooth and delivers its 302 hp in a non-dramatic way. Which promotes that comfortable luxury agenda.

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