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SGT Stretch 01-07-2013 10:48 AM

MotorTrend's Video Review of the Camaro 1LE
 
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Here's a full driving review of the 1LE by Motortrend to include what Mr. Pobst thinks of it


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYiFi...26601A&index=1


tramtwo 01-07-2013 11:08 AM

"Best handling Camaro yet." :thumbsup:

FINALLYSATISFIED 01-07-2013 12:11 PM

I'm excited to own one!

GoldCartridgeGamer 01-07-2013 12:58 PM

I cannot wait to get one of these even more now. :drool:

Just have to wait a little while longer to get it.

slick rick 01-07-2013 01:38 PM

:bow: 1LE :chevy:

DanSS24 01-07-2013 01:40 PM

Love the video and review. Can't go wrong with Randy Probst. 1:22.7 was 5th fastest at Willow Springs (fastestlaps.com). Way to go Camaro 1LE

JoshBobGuptaMarley 01-07-2013 01:54 PM

Makes me want those tires for sure!

newb 01-07-2013 01:54 PM

I love how he said it was race ready. He would race this car. That is awesome!


Sent from a rainbow while riding a unicorn

Cammie 2011 01-07-2013 02:52 PM

Not a single negative comment in the video! Awesome!

HumanWiki 01-07-2013 03:19 PM

"Best handling Camaro yet." -- Kinda kicks the ZL1 in the nuts, dontchathink? Considering the ZL1 was supposed to be the ultimate track Camaro in the lineup..

Monte Mac 01-07-2013 03:22 PM

Sweet, I was waiting to see, this. I just read the mustang track pack vs 1LE review the other day. Nice to here Mr. P's opinion on the ride!

GaBoy25 01-07-2013 03:28 PM

Tells me EVERYTHING I need to know. I'm getting the itch.........

v6sonoma 01-07-2013 03:48 PM

:drool:

swizlstik 01-07-2013 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tramtwo (Post 6003061)
"Best handling Camaro yet." :thumbsup:


He said that more than once! :chevy:

scubadoo7 01-07-2013 03:53 PM

Of course the 1LE owners already know how well it handles....but we don't mind repetition!

tramtwo 01-07-2013 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swizlstik (Post 6004151)
He said that more than once! :chevy:

Acctually the other quote was "Best balanced Camaro yet." :thumbsup:

And "...definitely at home on the track."

And "Steering response is fantastic."

Also the word amazing was used a few times. :D

c4maroboy 01-07-2013 04:57 PM

"Goodyear eagle F1 supercar..something something or another" :laugh:

2cnd chance 01-07-2013 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HumanWiki (Post 6004029)
"Best handling Camaro yet." -- Kinda kicks the ZL1 in the nuts, dontchathink? Considering the ZL1 was supposed to be the ultimate track Camaro in the lineup..

The ZL1 IS the ultimate (all around) Camaro! The 1LE is track focused.

HumanWiki 01-07-2013 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2cnd chance (Post 6004470)
The ZL1 IS the ultimate (all around) Camaro! The 1LE is track focused.

That's kinda reworking the wording on the ZL1's initial goal...

2cnd chance 01-07-2013 05:41 PM

http://fastestlaps.com/tracks/willow...of_willow.html

All I can say is amazing!

radametz 01-07-2013 05:42 PM

Wow, probably the best review I've seen for any Camaro model so far...there was a brief/minor mention of visibility issues and that's the closest thing I could see to a "negative" of this car. Once again, can't say it enough: Great job by GM, Team Chevy, and Team Camaro and I'm glad to own one of these bad boys :thumbsup::chevy::D

2cnd chance 01-07-2013 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HumanWiki (Post 6004029)
"Best handling Camaro yet." -- Kinda kicks the ZL1 in the nuts, dontchathink? Considering the ZL1 was supposed to be the ultimate track Camaro in the lineup..

The advertising always showed it as a CAN DO everything Camaro with ALL the toys standard.

SSm1le 01-07-2013 05:57 PM

Those lap times are amazing. Can't wait for my 1LE to get here, being built this week!

SumWhite1LE 01-07-2013 06:08 PM

I could have told you that it was the best handling Camaro yet.. But I liked it better coming from his mouth.. lol I love my car...

Brian 1LE SS 01-07-2013 06:14 PM

These reveiws are killing me. I cant wait to get one.

shawn18 01-07-2013 06:19 PM

:headbang:

69NMYSS 01-07-2013 06:20 PM

This is awesome, way to go GM

JimAlan 01-07-2013 06:32 PM

Great review! :headbang:
Impatiently waiting for warm weather to REALLY enjoy mine! :thumbup:

spratleyea 01-07-2013 07:04 PM

MotorTrend's Video Review of the Camaro 1LE
 
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All I can say is, welcome back to your rightfull place in the sports car world. :popcorn:

tomster 01-07-2013 07:05 PM

:headbang::headbang::headbang:
:clap::clap::clap:

Sound Was great. Love the heel to toe down shift @ 6.17 (that "sound track" is soooo good)

edz10ss 01-07-2013 07:14 PM

Havent driven one yet? I plan on test driving 1 this week or a ZL1. Love to test drive both. Wish this car had the magnetic ride suspension.. Anyway, incredible review on the 1lE!

SUKXOST 01-07-2013 07:19 PM

I wonder what the 1LE would be like lowered a little with 200WHP and 200WTQ more.......

...oh wait a minute..... :yikes:

:sm0:

mgm 01-07-2013 07:44 PM

Awesome!
The 1LE SS just simply kicks the ass of cars costing so much more.

PYROLYSIS 01-07-2013 08:35 PM

Never seen over 50 people viewing in this section before. Glad to see more people seeing what this car is capable of.

GraySS2011 01-07-2013 08:40 PM

So the 1le has the same power plant as the SS LS3. How does it pick up the quicker 0-60 and quarter mile times.? Is it the suspension tuning? What is the rear end ratio is it 3:45:1 ?

Nice video ... Dual mode does sound great.

Bob

LRJet35 01-07-2013 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GraySS2011 (Post 6005715)
So the 1le has the same power plant as the SS LS3. How does it pick up the quicker 0-60 and quarter mile times.? Is it the suspension tuning? What is the rear end ratio is it 3:45:1 ?

Nice video ... Dual mode does sound great.

Bob

I'd be willing to bet a big part of the better 0-60 time was the wider rear tires on the 1LE vs stock SS. I'm sure the gearing helps also, but I'd bet mainly the tires

stickystuff 01-07-2013 08:55 PM

ok. im doing deal and trading 04' m3 for new 1L3.

shawn18 01-07-2013 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LRJet35 (Post 6005799)
I'd be willing to bet a big part of the better 0-60 time was the wider rear tires on the 1LE vs stock SS. I'm sure the gearing helps also, but I'd bet mainly the tires

The 3:91 final drive is just as big of a factor

Aimless 01-07-2013 09:03 PM

I must say that I'm slightly envious of the 1LE. I had to piece together my SS part my part and i'd wager I'm at best about even with what your cars are capable of. At only $3500 over the price of an SS its definitely the performance bargain of the century.

SGT Stretch 01-07-2013 09:11 PM

yea the 3.91's coming stock have a ton to do with the 1/4 mile times. quite a few SS owners have already swapped thier 3.45's out with the OEM 3.91's, or went the route i am going and just swapping the diff's with the 1le diff


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