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RaceFuel · 09-14-2016, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jrpimp00

1le is a performance package geared toward the track and has nothing to do with engines.

They're also made up of completely different components depending if it's for the V6 or the SS.

At this point it's just a name since they're not the same components.

LT1Zob · 09-14-2016, 04:51 PM

The engine size argument can perhaps be made for say a Lotus track car, which is small and light, but not a 3,700 lb pig that is the Camaro. Of course engine size matters. I don't know about you, but I've never been lapped by an "Iron Duke" with a Pedders suspension kit before on the track. And right or wrong, when a company starts expanding their name plates to include smaller engines, many enthusiasts start seeing that action as "whoring out" for profits. But at the end, their cars, their name plates. I can only vote with my wallet.

HogsFan75 · 09-14-2016, 05:48 PM

It would be a cool car if the v8 wasn't available.

That said it did beat the GT which is pretty funny.

Skellcat · 09-14-2016, 06:01 PM

Even Batman had Robin. In the end no one talks about Robin and everyone talks about Batman. Enough said.

49North1LE · 09-14-2016, 06:02 PM

Seriuosly, you really think it likely that 1LE owners are dying to trade down to the Euro styled V6 1LE "Light". Not meant to be answered. We all know what the General is up to and while not a shock it is disappointing. The previous 17 posts are all correct.

tomlink · 09-14-2016, 06:35 PM

You might want to look at the current Car and Driver issue. In their "Lightning Lap" the 2017 V6 1LE beats the Mustang GT time and comes in 0.5 second slower than a Charger Hellcat.

failshift · 09-14-2016, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by tomlink

You might want to look at the current Car and Driver issue. In their "Lightning Lap" the 2017 V6 1LE beats the Mustang GT time and comes in 0.5 second slower than a Charger Hellcat.

Changes nothing. As previously stated. Awesome. Give it a handling package. Don't recycled and sully the name of an existing one. Just call it Performance pack. Because now 1LE means little in 6th gen. Two completely different packages

Elvira1le · 09-14-2016, 06:42 PM

If anyone spends the money for a 1LE package, but gets the V6 will be very shocked to learn that they don't get any badging only an upgraded suspension. If they want to be the pretender to a track car, I don't care. Plus I love the burble of the NPP on the LS3. I will keep what I have.

2010SLVRBULIT · 09-14-2016, 06:42 PM

it's cool..should sell like hotcakes(which is always good for Camaro sales).

Joseph1LE · 09-14-2016, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by failshift

No. awesome result. More power to putting a track setup on a v6. But using the designation 1LE and having two completely different 1LE package contents is moronic and nothing but a greedy marketing ploy.

Nailed it.

gto mark · 09-14-2016, 06:59 PM

Basically an SS with a V6 engine. A good idea but not a true 1LE.

Joseph1LE · 09-14-2016, 07:04 PM

I'm more butthurt by the fact that the '17 SS 1LE was 6.7 seconds quicker than the 5th gen 1LE (though I remember hearing about the 5th gen running a 2:58 a while back but cant find anything on it now so maybe it was made up, even still thats a solid 3.2 seconds).

Of course I knew it would be quicker but damn. 5th gen just isn't even remotely close.

Price as tested for the V6 was 43k lol

Jayjellyfish212 · 09-14-2016, 08:05 PM

I don't see it as a high seller as the 2017 ZL1 will take those sales away. For the added price of a suppose 1LE track pack (basically you get a suspension upgrade in which case most people upgrade anyway) of a 2017 compared to the cost of a ZL1 I see the wise choice of buying the 2017 ZL1 over the 2017 1LE a better package. GM also put 6 cylinder motors in the full size trucks and that turned a lot of buyers to other manufactures. I am a huge GM fan but it does not meen I'm going to buy whatever dumb idea they try to sell me.

PapaKlutch · 09-14-2016, 08:24 PM

I’m disappointed since they use completely different parts between the V6 and the V8. I’ll just add this to my list of 6th Gen Camaro disappointments……

C&D said they had old tires and blew a shift on the 5th gen LL. They said it was a 2:59.x in their hands with fresh tires.....still 5 seconds behind the new 1LE. I'd like to try out those new gen F1 Supercar tires, tho......

09-14-2016, 04:51 PM	#16
LT1Zob Drives: 23 LT1 / 19 Z06 / after 6 5th gens Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: MI Posts: 2,008 View My Garage	The engine size argument can perhaps be made for say a Lotus track car, which is small and light, but not a 3,700 lb pig that is the Camaro. Of course engine size matters. I don't know about you, but I've never been lapped by an "Iron Duke" with a Pedders suspension kit before on the track. And right or wrong, when a company starts expanding their name plates to include smaller engines, many enthusiasts start seeing that action as "whoring out" for profits. But at the end, their cars, their name plates. I can only vote with my wallet. __________________ "Make yourself sheep and the wolves will eat you"

09-14-2016, 06:01 PM	#18
Skellcat Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 1LE Camaro Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Greenfield,Iowa Posts: 180	Even Batman had Robin. In the end no one talks about Robin and everyone talks about Batman. Enough said. __________________ MYSS1LE

09-14-2016, 06:02 PM	#19
49North1LE Drives: 2015 2SS/RS 1LE G7C, Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Western Canada Posts: 143	Seriuosly, you really think it likely that 1LE owners are dying to trade down to the Euro styled V6 1LE "Light". Not meant to be answered. We all know what the General is up to and while not a shock it is disappointing. The previous 17 posts are all correct. Last edited by 49North1LE; 09-14-2016 at 06:24 PM.

09-14-2016, 07:04 PM	#26
Joseph1LE Drives: 2015 Camaro SS 1LE, 2001 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Miami Posts: 836	I'm more butthurt by the fact that the '17 SS 1LE was 6.7 seconds quicker than the 5th gen 1LE (though I remember hearing about the 5th gen running a 2:58 a while back but cant find anything on it now so maybe it was made up, even still thats a solid 3.2 seconds). Of course I knew it would be quicker but damn. 5th gen just isn't even remotely close. Price as tested for the V6 was 43k lol __________________ 2017 GMC Canyon All Terrain- daily driver/dirt bike hauler 2015 Camaro SS 1LE- sold 2001 Camaro SS SOM M6- sold 1999 Firebird Formula A4- sold

09-14-2016, 08:05 PM	#27
Jayjellyfish212 Drives: 2014 1LE Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 2,050 View My Garage	I don't see it as a high seller as the 2017 ZL1 will take those sales away. For the added price of a suppose 1LE track pack (basically you get a suspension upgrade in which case most people upgrade anyway) of a 2017 compared to the cost of a ZL1 I see the wise choice of buying the 2017 ZL1 over the 2017 1LE a better package. GM also put 6 cylinder motors in the full size trucks and that turned a lot of buyers to other manufactures. I am a huge GM fan but it does not meen I'm going to buy whatever dumb idea they try to sell me. __________________ Car mods: never enough!

09-14-2016, 05:48 PM	#17
HogsFan75 Drives: 2015 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 334	It would be a cool car if the v8 wasn't available. That said it did beat the GT which is pretty funny.

09-14-2016, 06:35 PM	#20
tomlink Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 953 View My Garage	You might want to look at the current Car and Driver issue. In their "Lightning Lap" the 2017 V6 1LE beats the Mustang GT time and comes in 0.5 second slower than a Charger Hellcat.

09-14-2016, 06:42 PM	#22
Elvira1le Mistress of the dark Drives: Black 2014 RS 2SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Chandler, Az Posts: 104 View My Garage	If anyone spends the money for a 1LE package, but gets the V6 will be very shocked to learn that they don't get any badging only an upgraded suspension. If they want to be the pretender to a track car, I don't care. Plus I love the burble of the NPP on the LS3. I will keep what I have.

09-14-2016, 06:42 PM	#23
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,527 View My Garage	it's cool..should sell like hotcakes(which is always good for Camaro sales).

09-14-2016, 06:59 PM	#25
gto mark Drives: 2015 Red Hot 2SS/RS 1LE Recaros NPP Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: south central pa Posts: 120	Basically an SS with a V6 engine. A good idea but not a true 1LE.

09-14-2016, 08:24 PM	#28
PapaKlutch Drives: 2015 Camaro SS/1LE Join Date: May 2015 Location: Nevada Posts: 947	I’m disappointed since they use completely different parts between the V6 and the V8. I’ll just add this to my list of 6th Gen Camaro disappointments…… C&D said they had old tires and blew a shift on the 5th gen LL. They said it was a 2:59.x in their hands with fresh tires.....still 5 seconds behind the new 1LE. I'd like to try out those new gen F1 Supercar tires, tho...... __________________ 2015 2SS/1LE/RECARO/NPP/RS/NAV