Chevrolet COPO 427 9561 L72 427 V8 (SAE gross) Coupe
317 kW431 PS425 hp624 Nm1969
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- Power
- 317 kW 431 PS · 425 hp
- Torque
- 624 Nm 460 lb-ft
- Displacement
- 6,997 cm³
Under the bonnet of the Chevrolet COPO 427 7.0 COPO 9561 L72 427 V8 (SAE gross) coupe sits a 7.0-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine, good for 317 kW (431 PS) and 624 Nm of torque. In the COPO 427 7.0 COPO 9561 L72 427 V8 (SAE gross), power goes to the rear wheels.
This is the entry point among the 2 versions of the COPO 427; the range-topping 7.0 COPO 9560 ZL1 aluminium 427 V8 (SAE gross) (321 kW) has 1% more power. The COPO 427 7.0 COPO 9561 L72 427 V8 (SAE gross) is also the strongest on torque (624 Nm).
Engine
| Engine code | L72 |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Displacement | 6,997 cm³ 7.0 l · 427 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 317 kW 431 PS · 425 hp |
| Torque | 624 Nm 460 lb-ft |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Production
| Body type | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Years | 1969 |
| Generation | COPO 427 (1969) |
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