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New photos of the 2013 Chevy Camaro 1LE package - car fanatics - 07-13-2012 02:27 AM

Chevrolet
Photo credit: Chevrolet
July 13, 2012
By: CF staff

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The road-racing-inspired Camaro 1LE performance package returns for 2013 with unique gearing, suspension tuning and tires that make the model capable of more than 1 g of lateral acceleration and a sub-three minute lap time at Virginia International Raceway’s Grand Course. It is offered on Camaro SS coupes with manual transmissions.

All Camaro SS models now feature variable-effort electric power steering and an available dual-mode exhaust system on manual transmission-equipped models. Both features were introduced on the Camaro ZL1.

The 1LE package is offered on 1SS and 2SS coupe models with an exclusive Tremec TR6060-MM6 six-speed automatic. Paired with a numerically higher 3.91 final-drive ratio, the close-ratio gearing of the transmission is tuned for road-racing performance. As with the ZL1, the 1LE transmission features a standard air-to-liquid cooling system for track use.

The 1LE also features exclusive, monotube rear dampers instead of the twin-tube dampers on SS models. The new hardware allowed engineers to tune the 1LE suspension to focus on optimal body-motion control while preserving much of the ride quality and wheel-motion control of the Camaro SS.

Other changes to optimize the 1LE for track-day use include:
  • Larger, 27-mm solid front stabilizer bar, and 28-mm solid rear stabilizer bar for improved body control
  • Higher-capacity rear-axle half shafts to cope with increased levels of traction
  • Strut tower brace for improved steering feel and response
  • ZL1-based 20 x 10-inch front and 20 x 10-inch aluminum wheels
  • 285/35ZR20 Goodyear Eagle Supercar G:2 tires front and rear (identical to the front tires for ZL1)
  • ZL1 wheel bearings, toe links and rear shock mounts for improved on-track performance
  • ZL1 high-capacity fuel pump and additional fuel pickups for improved fuel delivery during high-load cornering.

Visually, the 1LE package is distinguished by its matte black hood, front splitter and rear spoiler – as well as the 10-spoke ZL1-based wheels, which are finished in black. The functional front splitter and rear spoiler contribute to the car’s on-track performance by helping to reduce aerodynamic lift at high speeds.

Inside, the 1LE package incorporates the ZL1’s flat-bottom steering wheel, trimmed in sueded-microfiber and designed for easier heel-and-toe driving on the racetrack. The quick-acting, short-throw shifter from the ZL1 is also trimmed in sueded-microfiber.

In anticipation of consumers entering the 1LE in amateur-racing events, Chevrolet is pursuing SCCA approval of the 1LE package for Touring Class competition.

The Camaro 1LE package was introduced in 1988, inspired by Camaro’s involvement in Pro-Am road racing.
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RE: New photos of the 2013 Chevy Camaro 1LE package - ncguy - 07-13-2012 05:44 AM

Quote:more than 1 g of lateral acceleration and a sub-three minute lap time at Virginia International Raceway’s Grand Course

Nice... very very Nice! beer

Also found this to be a good thing... as standard equipment clap
Quote:the 1LE transmission features a standard air-to-liquid cooling system for track use


RE: New photos of the 2013 Chevy Camaro 1LE package - jspookss - 07-13-2012 08:36 AM

Poor mans ZL1. Fits me nicely LOL

1. ZL1
2. 1LE
3. BOSS MUSTANG

Those are the three cars I'd want to buy right now in order.

RE: New photos of the 2013 Chevy Camaro 1LE package - jspookss - 07-13-2012 08:38 AM

Damn iI never like yellow cars,but that yellow and black looks sick

RE: New photos of the 2013 Chevy Camaro 1LE package - REVolution - 07-13-2012 08:53 AM

I don't like the black hood or that black lip spoiler. It just looks bad.

RE: New photos of the 2013 Chevy Camaro 1LE package - Gixser995 - 07-13-2012 09:40 AM

I don't like the black hood on the yellow, but it looks good on the red one. Would probably look awesome on black.

RE: New photos of the 2013 Chevy Camaro 1LE package - jspookss - 07-13-2012 09:43 AM

Lol I like the black hood because that's exactly how I have my Camaro on GT5 lol

RE: New photos of the 2013 Chevy Camaro 1LE package - Thed - 07-13-2012 10:13 AM

IMO they should have continued the black onto the roof and deck lid or just plain ol left it out. Was it actually necessary though? The Boss's stripes at least have a historical reference to them.

RE: New photos of the 2013 Chevy Camaro 1LE package - ncguy - 07-13-2012 10:37 AM

If this car is putting down the sub 3 minute at VIR that speaks a lot about this car's handling. It has more weight, less horsepower than the Boss Laguna Seca but its time is a tad quicker. Nice... beer

Also if GM stands firm on the price it will also be cheaper clap

RE: New photos of the 2013 Chevy Camaro 1LE package - CTS-Vluvr - 07-13-2012 11:00 AM

If they insist on using that fugly hood, at least put body color matched racing stripes up the middle to tie it into the rest of the design. The same goes for the spolier, otherwise I really like the specs and upgraded look!

RE: New photos of the 2013 Chevy Camaro 1LE package - The Voice of Doom - 07-13-2012 01:33 PM

I don't hate the hood, but then again I consider the current Dodge Super Bee to be tasteful wtf Hopefully they leave it as an option. The rest of the car speaks for itself.

RE: New photos of the 2013 Chevy Camaro 1LE package - jspookss - 07-13-2012 03:09 PM

Well the concept car had stripes on the fender that were pulled over the hood.

I just wish they'd offer a carbon fiber hood since that's the look they're going for.

RE: New photos of the 2013 Chevy Camaro 1LE package - McLovin - 07-13-2012 03:20 PM

Looks good with the matte black all around.

Finally, a camaro that does not look lame.

RE: New photos of the 2013 Chevy Camaro 1LE package - 96s-10ss - 07-13-2012 05:01 PM

beer
Very nice. Very nice indeed

RE: New photos of the 2013 Chevy Camaro 1LE package - MOPAR74 - 07-15-2012 11:25 PM

2thumbsup I like it