Official: 2013 Camaro 1LE Performance Package: 426-hp, 1g cornering, under $40,000

[2cnd chance]

Originally Posted by fbodfather

.......when donkeys fly............


It's called "misplaced passion" perhaps????


There IS a market for this particular model..........and remember - we're never done............

You've given me hope again. (I'm a Z28 guy)

[ShnOmac]

Originally Posted by 2cnd chance

You've given me hope again. (I'm a Z28 guy)

That's all Im sayin.....

[CaptianSam]

Zl1 fuel pump..interesting

[SilverIceman]

Originally Posted by mexiken

Now im bummed that i pulled the trigger on a 2012 2SS, which is being delivered tomorrow =(

Why? So you could wait another year, buy this and get bummed out then when they annouce another version in 2014.

You're gonna love the 2SS, enjoy for the next year, You can modify it any way you want to. I'm about to hit three years in my 2SS and have loved every minute of it.
So glad I didn't wait three years for a "Z28" like some on here have.

And they still wait.

You made a good decision.

[FenwickHockey65]

Originally Posted by fbodfather

and THAT, my friend, is why it isn't called a Z28.......


It's a bit more than "slap(ping) ZL1 parts on an SS"......


I think that this is a targeted model to a select group..........not everyone's gonna like it and it wasn't really meant to be a mainstream Camaro........like an SS or an LT..........

Someone I know compared the 1LE/SS relationship to the Grand Sport/ZR1 relationship.

[Fightinfire921]

Originally Posted by fbodfather

We're damned if we do and damned if we don't --

the intent is to allow the customer to tailor his or her 1LE to the way they'd like it.

You may not like the RS package - but others just MAY want it.......

So.........I'd rather 'err' on the side of allowing people to choose options.

I don't see that as a "fail"........

So when can we turn an optioned 1LE into a Z/28?

[Fightinfire921]

Originally Posted by 427camaro

We need an option to order it with an LS7 427 Motor !!!!!!!!!!

We are hoping that is an option for the Z/28.

[TAG UR IT]

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

I look forward to big Red's opinions on this car, too!!


I will add this one last note....if I hadn't ordered my ZL1 already...and this was...oh, July 2012 - where both are available? I'd have a REAL hard time deciding which option to take. And I think the more we know about the 1LE, the more I'll feel that way.

Ahhhh....I remember this conversation with you.

And now? Yep....it happened. But, you have EVERYTHING with your ZL1. No way in hell I'd be unhappy with that. You are one lucky dude, Joe. And...you have patience like no other. I...have a TON of respect for you on that one. While I probably never would have been able to save like you for the ZL1, this could have been doable if I hadn't have gotten the SS.

I'm happy with what I have, but I'm so damn sad I can't jump into this...:(

Originally Posted by fbodfather

We're damned if we do and damned if we don't --

the intent is to allow the customer to tailor his or her 1LE to the way they'd like it.

You may not like the RS package - but others just MAY want it.......

So.........I'd rather 'err' on the side of allowing people to choose options.

I don't see that as a "fail"........

Not a "fail" at all...not in the least.

One person who's upset that these are...."OPTIONS".... I don't get it either. But, majority loves the idea. That's....all that matters.

FWIW, you have to add these things. Don't stop someone from ordering what they want...because you know the majority of the orders that come in are going to be fully loaded.

Originally Posted by fbodfather

Once again - the voice of reason...........

I swear, Scott...he's a freaking Fbod Jr. And that, to me, is obviously a good thing. If you guys could only add him to the team somehow... You know it... He's got the "it" ...


On that side note, I'll never forget that day at Tom's picking up my Camaro. Pure tears of joy...

I'll love my SS forever. But this 1LE? It ain't right Scott. I WANT ONE. And THAT is making this tough. I mean, I'm actually sitting here thinking about how much I could get for my car and how much I could get for all the parts if I put it back to stock. Unfortunately, I promised Dana that the next new car goes to her...her Tahoe. So, I need to fulfill that obligation first. But, this is going to be on my list in the event something "happens."


For now, I'm going to do what it takes to get that mylink installed in my 2010 along with the side skirts and front splitter. Gotta have them.


Good job on pulling this one off, GM. You have going to sell a TON of these. If I didn't have my SS right now, I'd pick one up in a heartbeat.

[Bad@ssCamaro]

Originally Posted by Gramps69Z

So when can we turn an optioned 1LE into a Z/28?

2015?

[FenwickHockey65]

Originally Posted by BowtieBelle

I will SO order just that part....

Would LOVE a 1LE, so glad they are making it-- it's basically our Z28!

But what's up with all the amenities? Shouldn't it be bare bones??

Maybe 2 people in this world still want a stripped-down Camaro. It just doesn't make sense to produce and market one.

Originally Posted by Jamie Mac

I really hope that screen is better than the pos they put in the 11 Tahoe. The barking dog sound it makes is enough to drive you nuts. I'd rather use a garmen anyday.

It'll use the new touchscreen system.

Originally Posted by PYROLYSIS

That's what I'm wondering. Huge disappointment if it's not available, at least as an option. If not then why? That's more profit for them.

Probably weight.

Originally Posted by Kmorpheus

Ya, this is just Chevy stuffing some zl1 parts on a SS. Roll out something new in the engine bay. Hell the Hyundai Genisses is getting a 429 hp direct injection plant. Add a 300 dollar tune and anything short of a supercharged SS will only be seeing taillights from that 4 door luxury sports car, oh and it will have a 10 year warranty. So come on Chevy don't make us sacrifice so much for our sharp eye turning Camaro's

Camaro won't get a new engine until Corvette gets a new engine.

Originally Posted by jtmiller92

Total Fail to call this a 1LE.

Shouldnt have any of this garbage.
AVAILABLE RS APPEARANCE PACKAGE
Equip your 1LE with HID headlamps (including halo rings), a body color roof ditch molding, and a body color shark fin antenna for a clean exterior appearance and unique RS badging.
AVAILABLE SUNROOF
With 1LE’s available power sunroof.


SUEDED MICROFIBER-WRAPPED FLAT-BOTTOM STEERING WHEEL
This flat-bottom steering wheel (borrowed from ZL1) provides room for heel/toe operation and makes getting in and out of 1LE easier. This wheel, accented with stone color stitching, makes the car feel more nimble and connects the driver more directly to the car.

SUEDED MICROFIBER-WRAPPED SHIFT KNOB
Borrowed from ZL1, the 1LE shift knob looks as good as it feels, wrapped in sueded microfiber and accented with stone color stitching. The 1LE also shares ZL1’s GM-designed short throw shifter, which has a 5.1:1 ratio — the new standard for Camaro.

AVAILABLE PREMIUM AUDIO SYSTEM
(Included on 2SS models) Enjoy premium performance sound with the Boston Acoustics® premium nine-speaker sound system.

AVAILABLE REAR VISION PACKAGE
(Included on 2SS models) Help see items behind the vehicle with the Rear Vision Camera, displayed on the 7-inch color touch radio screen.

See above.

[TAG UR IT]

and the Z28 isn't coming until the 6th gen. Think about it. Why would GM come out with a Z28 that's only going to last a couple of years. That's a lot of dough for a two year run. If they are smart, they will save that Z28 moniker for a brand new 6th gen and put it on the newly redesigned Camaro to surprise the world.

[Revo1]

SUWEET!

[Doc]

Man.... this is starting to feel like the good old Roger Penske / Mark Donohue "now we're getting serious" days. If I didn't already have my SS tricked out the way I like it I'd be all over this like crazy. What a great starting point for modding!

Curious as to what the pricing is going to be....

[xXSilencerXx]

So other than the appearance aspect of this package, it doesn't have much over say getting a set of coil overs from Pfadt and some sway bars? Oh and some wider tires?

If there's more it'd be tempting to trade my SS in for one, as I always wanted a 1LE car for my 4th gen but never found one. But if it's that easy to just mod my SS to keep up with the 1LE I'll just keep the SS since I've already done a few mods to it.