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chbailey · 04-03-2014, 01:35 PM

I should know this because I'm a Camaro owner, but that's why I'm going to ask here (so I know in the future). There are so many different models of the Camaro I want to know what the differences are. I'm not worried about the LS, LT, RS and SS because I know what those are, but now I see 1LE, ZL1, Z28 (are there any others?).

Z28 is pretty self exaplanatory, but can someone explain what is the 1LE and ZL1 and are there any others out there besides these?

thanks!

angie7 · 04-03-2014, 01:38 PM

1LE is a SS with a ZL1 suspension and the ZL1 is a supercharged SS. Z28 is a LS7 badass machine.

slick rick · 04-03-2014, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by angie7

1LE is a SS with a ZL1 suspension

1LE does not have mag ride like the ZL1

angie7 · 04-03-2014, 01:53 PM

http://www.caranddriver.com/news/201...amaro-1le-news

chbailey · 04-03-2014, 03:14 PM

Perfect! thanks for the info.

the barber · 04-03-2014, 04:45 PM

Theres also a COPO, not street legal but another model

danvillekidd · 04-03-2014, 06:00 PM

Depends on what you want to call models. The Chevy build website only lists coupe, vert, ZL1 coupe and vert, and Z28. It lists the LS, LT and SS as trim levels of the coupe and vert. The 1LE is a track (road course) performance package option on the coupe SS. The 1LE has several changes from a base SS including sharing parts from the ZL1, but not enough to say it has the ZL1 suspension. The ZL1 is so much more than a supercharged SS. Almost everything on it was changed from the SS except the basic body design, engine, drivetrain, suspension, ground effects, wheels and tires. The Z28 is also a complete change from an SS with a focus on a road course car that was street legal. Weight reduction, cornering ability, stopping power, and the ability to run lap after lap with consistant lap times.

one~Bad~SS · 04-03-2014, 08:24 PM

Here is a list of all models:
1LS,2LS,1LT 2LT,1SS, 2SS, 1LE, ZL1, Z/28, Copo. Hope this helps....

Muscle Car Lover · 04-03-2014, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chbailey

I should know this because I'm a Camaro owner, but that's why I'm going to ask here (so I know in the future). There are so many different models of the Camaro I want to know what the differences are. I'm not worried about the LS, LT, RS and SS because I know what those are, but now I see 1LE, ZL1, Z28 (are there any others?).

Z28 is pretty self exaplanatory, but can someone explain what is the 1LE and ZL1 and are there any others out there besides these?

thanks!

Hope you know what you bought

14pilot · 04-03-2014, 08:39 PM

And then within the various models and years we have the special editions.

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Spring
45th Ann
Hot Wheels Special
Neiman Marcus
Dusk
Synergy
Carbon

DaemonGPF · 04-03-2014, 09:17 PM

1LE is an SS with substantial performance upgrades, mostly oriented around handling. Identified easily by the matte black hood, and 20" black rims.

*Upgraded axles
*Upgraded fuel pump
*Addtional Oil and Trans coolers
*Different oil pickups
*ZL1 wheels 20x10 and 20x11, running Goodyear G2 Supercar 285s all corners
*3.91 gears
*Beefed up sway bars
*Beefed up end links/bushings
*ZL1 wheel bearings
*Upgraded shocks

It's similar to a ZL1 in many ways, minus the "mag ride" portion and blower, but handles just the same since it has a weight benefit of several hundred pounds and a lower center of gravity. Or, if you will, an SS that can turn a corner LOL (Watch the purists come out with pitch forks, crying now, but whatever.) Or to fan the flames some more - a Z28 minus a few horses and ceramic brakes...

04-03-2014, 01:35 PM	#1
chbailey cb03 Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 64 View My Garage	Different model Camaros I should know this because I'm a Camaro owner, but that's why I'm going to ask here (so I know in the future). There are so many different models of the Camaro I want to know what the differences are. I'm not worried about the LS, LT, RS and SS because I know what those are, but now I see 1LE, ZL1, Z28 (are there any others?). Z28 is pretty self exaplanatory, but can someone explain what is the 1LE and ZL1 and are there any others out there besides these? thanks! __________________

04-03-2014, 01:38 PM	#2
angie7 Smoked by a GIRL Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 3,748 View My Garage	1LE is a SS with a ZL1 suspension and the ZL1 is a supercharged SS. Z28 is a LS7 badass machine. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS Summit White w/ IOM interior "Powder 2.0"

04-03-2014, 01:53 PM	#4
angie7 Smoked by a GIRL Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 3,748 View My Garage	http://www.caranddriver.com/news/201...amaro-1le-news __________________ 2014 2SS/RS Summit White w/ IOM interior "Powder 2.0"

04-03-2014, 03:14 PM	#5
chbailey cb03 Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 64 View My Garage	Perfect! thanks for the info. __________________

04-03-2014, 09:17 PM	#11
DaemonGPF Redonkulous Drives: Camaro Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: United States Posts: 306	1LE is an SS with substantial performance upgrades, mostly oriented around handling. Identified easily by the matte black hood, and 20" black rims. Upgraded axles Upgraded fuel pump Addtional Oil and Trans coolers Different oil pickups ZL1 wheels 20x10 and 20x11, running Goodyear G2 Supercar 285s all corners 3.91 gears Beefed up sway bars Beefed up end links/bushings ZL1 wheel bearings Upgraded shocks It's similar to a ZL1 in many ways, minus the "mag ride" portion and blower, but handles just the same since it has a weight benefit of several hundred pounds and a lower center of gravity. Or, if you will, an SS that can turn a corner LOL (Watch the purists come out with pitch forks, crying now, but whatever.) Or to fan the flames some more - a Z28 minus a few horses and ceramic brakes... Attached Images

04-03-2014, 04:45 PM	#6
the barber Drives: 13' Sw 2ss Ls3 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: porterville ca Posts: 543	Theres also a COPO, not street legal but another model

04-03-2014, 06:00 PM	#7
danvillekidd 2013 ZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 m6 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Avondale AZ & Indy will always be home Posts: 870 View My Garage	Depends on what you want to call models. The Chevy build website only lists coupe, vert, ZL1 coupe and vert, and Z28. It lists the LS, LT and SS as trim levels of the coupe and vert. The 1LE is a track (road course) performance package option on the coupe SS. The 1LE has several changes from a base SS including sharing parts from the ZL1, but not enough to say it has the ZL1 suspension. The ZL1 is so much more than a supercharged SS. Almost everything on it was changed from the SS except the basic body design, engine, drivetrain, suspension, ground effects, wheels and tires. The Z28 is also a complete change from an SS with a focus on a road course car that was street legal. Weight reduction, cornering ability, stopping power, and the ability to run lap after lap with consistant lap times.

04-03-2014, 08:24 PM	#8
one~Bad~SS Drives: 2011 2SS/RS CGM LS3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Park City, Utah Posts: 525	Here is a list of all models: 1LS,2LS,1LT 2LT,1SS, 2SS, 1LE, ZL1, Z/28, Copo. Hope this helps....