2016 1LE maybe at Chicago - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Mark T · 02-09-2016, 01:55 AM

http://www.autonews.com/article/2016...oreUserAgent=1

I may have to eat crow on this one.

DRKS1D3 · 02-09-2016, 05:47 AM

I'm not buying it! Chevrolet didn't bring out a "special model" until the 5th Gen was 2 years old (2012 ZL1). I don't see them bringing out anything "special" for the first year of the 6th Gen either. You need to keep some surprises in the bag for later years.

vinman · 02-09-2016, 06:44 AM

I heard it was going to be the '17 model and some credible sources I know actually believe it as well, so idk maybe it is true

Andoskyy · 02-09-2016, 08:06 AM

I think the lack of advertising the 1LE package hurt sales. Its not an expensive package for what you get and how it changes the look and feel of the vehicle.

By releasing it early on a big stage, there's no doubt they'll sell way more 1LE's than previous years.

I like being part of a smaller group of 1LE owners, but that's clearly not what Chevy is going for with the new Camaro. They made the whole vehicle more visually and technologically appealing to the masses.

The 6th gen will be EVERYWHERE soon enough and the 1LE will probably be as common as Mopar's SRT line.

vinman · 02-09-2016, 08:15 AM

I was hoping we'd be special for a long time:/

vinman · 02-09-2016, 08:16 AM

I bet the new 1LE will be pushing 50k in the 2ss/rs with a few goodies, I paid less than 40k loaded up for mine

BLU DUCE · 02-09-2016, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by vinman

I was hoping we'd be special for a long time:/

You've been special so long a little longer won't hurt.

Killianzl1 · 02-09-2016, 10:00 AM

I talked to a guy who worked on the desgin of the 6th gen. He told me that there will be a late 2016 1LE.

vinman · 02-09-2016, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by spike III

You've been special so long a little longer won't hurt.

don't make me come over there!

Ryanbabz71 · 02-09-2016, 10:30 AM

I hope I will be there the 20th

Ryan

Mark T · 02-09-2016, 10:33 AM

If, and thats a big if, chevy cranks out a 1le, I dont believe it will be big production numbers as usual. And I dont believe the performance gains will be as marked as the 5gen between the common ss and the z28.

The 6gen design has tightened up, and I worry that 1le will become just a badge with some tweaks, as opposed to a 3500$ value bundle that destroyed the competition.

Schluney · 02-09-2016, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark T

If, and thats a big if, chevy cranks out a 1le, I dont believe it will be big production numbers as usual. And I dont believe the performance gains will be as marked as the 5gen between the common ss and the z28.

The 6gen design has tightened up, and I worry that 1le will become just a badge with some tweaks, as opposed to a 3500$ value bundle that destroyed the competition.

I agree and even if it is higher performance after only one year and without the ZL1 to borrow parts from I just don't think you'll see a difference between them we saw with the 5th gen. I think if they release one in 17 they will update it when the ZL1 comes and it will be much better. Just my .02

97tj-neil · 02-09-2016, 11:12 AM

Autoblog is confirming this rumor as well. I guess we will know for sure in a day or two.

http://www.autoblog.com/2016/02/09/2...potters-guide/

gajagfan · 02-09-2016, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Schluney

I agree and even if it is higher performance after only one year and without the ZL1 to borrow parts from I just don't think you'll see a difference between them we saw with the 5th gen. I think if they release one in 17 they will update it when the ZL1 comes and it will be much better. Just my .02

I would bet my bottom dollar that every part GM needs to build ZL1's is designed and manufactured at this point, so whatever they need for the 1LE is available to them. I also believe that there is a ton of room for improvement from a standard SS (though we still don't have real numbers). GM did not spend all that time in Germany testing at The Ring because they liked the sauerkraut!

02-09-2016, 01:55 AM	#1
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02-09-2016, 05:47 AM	#2
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02-09-2016, 06:44 AM	#3
vinman The BBOMG fill-in husband Drives: 2015 2SS/RS 1LE AKA V1LE Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Elmira, NY Posts: 4,458 View My Garage	I heard it was going to be the '17 model and some credible sources I know actually believe it as well, so idk maybe it is true __________________ UPSTATE C5 MEMBER

02-09-2016, 08:15 AM	#5
vinman The BBOMG fill-in husband Drives: 2015 2SS/RS 1LE AKA V1LE Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Elmira, NY Posts: 4,458 View My Garage	I was hoping we'd be special for a long time:/ __________________ UPSTATE C5 MEMBER

02-09-2016, 08:16 AM	#6
vinman The BBOMG fill-in husband Drives: 2015 2SS/RS 1LE AKA V1LE Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Elmira, NY Posts: 4,458 View My Garage	I bet the new 1LE will be pushing 50k in the 2ss/rs with a few goodies, I paid less than 40k loaded up for mine __________________ UPSTATE C5 MEMBER

02-09-2016, 08:06 AM	#4
Andoskyy Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 230	I think the lack of advertising the 1LE package hurt sales. Its not an expensive package for what you get and how it changes the look and feel of the vehicle. By releasing it early on a big stage, there's no doubt they'll sell way more 1LE's than previous years. I like being part of a smaller group of 1LE owners, but that's clearly not what Chevy is going for with the new Camaro. They made the whole vehicle more visually and technologically appealing to the masses. The 6th gen will be EVERYWHERE soon enough and the 1LE will probably be as common as Mopar's SRT line.

02-09-2016, 10:00 AM	#8
Killianzl1 Drives: 2015 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 95	I talked to a guy who worked on the desgin of the 6th gen. He told me that there will be a late 2016 1LE.

02-09-2016, 10:30 AM	#10
Ryanbabz71 Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 6,230 View My Garage	I hope I will be there the 20th Ryan __________________ Ryan * 2018 1SS 1LE Camaro Hyper Blue Metallic Car Build: http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showth...0#post10049680

02-09-2016, 10:33 AM	#11
Mark T American Gold Whisperer Drives: 2014 White 1LE 2SS/RS/NPP/Rec/Nav Join Date: May 2014 Location: Northern Utah Posts: 838	If, and thats a big if, chevy cranks out a 1le, I dont believe it will be big production numbers as usual. And I dont believe the performance gains will be as marked as the 5gen between the common ss and the z28. The 6gen design has tightened up, and I worry that 1le will become just a badge with some tweaks, as opposed to a 3500$ value bundle that destroyed the competition. __________________

02-09-2016, 11:12 AM	#13
97tj-neil Drives: 2015 BVM 1SS, RS, 1LE Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: PA Posts: 73 View My Garage	Autoblog is confirming this rumor as well. I guess we will know for sure in a day or two. http://www.autoblog.com/2016/02/09/2...potters-guide/ __________________ .............2015 1SS/RS/1LE....................2010 Silverado Crew Cab Z71...........1997 Wrangler TJ.........