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

[MarkSS]

One more question: Will the 1LE be available at the start of 2013 production?

[fbodfather]

Originally Posted by adamgl

Is it that hard to put the LS3 on the auto? A lot of people are doing LS3 conversions to their L99. I think it would be good to be able to choose L99 or LS3 on all auto's.

I tuned my Active Fuel Management out and got better mileage after, with some data logging and fuel trim adjustments, lol.

And tell CAFE to go to hell, this is a Camaro, LOL.

actually it is. YOU can do what you want with your car - we, on the other hand, have to meet CAFE - and we have to ensure that the vehicle will meet expectations at all temps in all climates and have great driveability......that's not easy to do. As mentioned earlier -there is much work to do in order to 'get it right' - -

Again - the 1LE is NOT for everyone - it's a bit harsher than the SS.

[2ndCamaro79]

Originally Posted by Brad02SS

Thank you GM! A sportier Camaro that is more affordable. Wonder what my G8 is worth? Can anybody comment on how practical a child seat is in the back of a Camaro?

My lil dude has been riding in back of mine since he was 3 and now he is turning 4 and still loves it! He has a Simpson car seat and enjoys himself back there. It may help I told him its his car when he turns 16

[fbodfather]

Originally Posted by TTA579

Fbodfather, haters gonna hate. Nothing you can do about it.

there's THIS:

[newmoon]

The car looks great but no weight reduction or bump in horsepower? No thank you.

[BowtieBelle]

Originally Posted by fbodfather

there's THIS:

Scott, is there any word on new colors for '13? Is blue coming back or what?

[bhall82]

Originally Posted by BowtieBelle

Scott, is there any word on new colors for '13? Is blue coming back or what?

Blue isn't coming back anytime soon they tried and it failed again. So I wouldn't hold my breath on any shade of blue.


But im sure Fbodfather can give you an educated guess instead of my pure guessing

[The IOM Ninja]

Originally Posted by bhall82

Blue isn't coming back anytime soon they tried and it failed again. So I wouldn't hold my breath on any shade of blue.


But im sure Fbodfather can give you an educated guess instead of my pure guessing

If the dusk concept is coming into production, then they will be making another blue Camaro. God knows they need one they killed the only good looking production blue back in 2010....

[TaylorRyanSS]

I think a blue will be coming for 2013. They need Stryker Blue!

[Merlinnnn]

Fbodfather, you are correct - there is a market for this car and I am definitely in it! This is great news! I am so glad GM didn't stick to the tired boring mentality that you can't have a great road race car and have some freaking technology in it - touchscreen, Nav, camera and all that makes this car sooooo much more desirable. I'll never understand why people want to spend $40k+ on a car with nothing in it except a seat. Seriously boring. What does all the tech add, like 10 pounds? And how many people spend that kind of money on a car that they only race? Like 2 people maybe. I would own a Boss but for the unbelievably boring, plain interior. I drive my car every day and I want some gadgets to play with and some excitement on the inside as well - I sit inside the car, not on the hood. I sold my SS and bought the 2011 GT for that reason (among others, sorry but the GT premium interior rocks) - the first Ford I have ever bought, btw. And, for the love of God, it is 2012 not 1969, tech is what makes it all so awesome. This car will bring me back home to GM. Great job, I love it!

[fbodfather]

Originally Posted by bhall82

Blue isn't coming back anytime soon they tried and it failed again. So I wouldn't hold my breath on any shade of blue.


But im sure Fbodfather can give you an educated guess instead of my pure guessing

Good things come to those who are patient..........

[TaylorRyanSS]

Originally Posted by fbodfather

Good things come to those who are patient..........

Called it! If Stryker Blue would have been an option when I got my Camaro I would have had a real tough decision! Offer a nice medium blue.

[KMPrenger]

Originally Posted by TaylorRyanSS

I think a blue will be coming for 2013. They need Stryker Blue!

Originally Posted by fbodfather

Good things come to those who are patient..........

Well now...


As much as I love my ABM and like that it is rare, I still think a proper blue can be a hit. Stryker blue from the G8 is also my choice! Not too dark, not too light...just a rich shade of blue. Not sure if it was metallic though....hot dang I sure do love metallics...they tend to POP in the sunlight

Thats why I love my ABM...just look at my sig and avatar....still makes me drool.

[GroundhogSS]

Originally Posted by MS3DALE

To me Black wheels have no style or design,they're plain looking,you may as well just put a set of plain Black "cop car" steel wheels on and run them.

I thought I was the only one who felt like black wheels looked like a cop car. Maybe it's a generational thing. Most of the younger guys like 'em.

I like the 1LE but will stick with my plans for a 2SS/RS. Gonna stick with an automatic. Done with the shifting. It's a very cool option, however. Lots of people will be happy.

When is the new gen V8 with the direct injection coming out? I'm sort of hoping we'll see that pretty soon. That would give a bump in HP, unless they go to a smaller displacement, and better fuel economy.