Chevy Brings Track-ready Camaro 1LE

theDreamer · 03-27-2012, 10:44 PM

NEWS>>CHEVY BRINGS TRACK-READY CAMARO 1LE - Speedhunters

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GM has taken a step to battle Ford's much-loved Boss 302 Mustang with the new 2013 Camaro 1LE. Slotted below the ZL1, but above the standard SS, the 1LE includes an upgraded suspension with new dampers, sway bars, a tower brace, and a wheel and tire setup based on the ZL1. Other changes include a new close ratio six-speed Tremec transmission, as well as unique interior and exterior treatments.
Pricing will come in below $40,000, and Chevy is looking to have the 1LE approved for competition in SCCA's touring class.

Red__Zed · 03-27-2012, 10:53 PM

interesting. sub-40K should make things interesting

theDreamer · 03-27-2012, 10:55 PM

Found this:

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The Camaro 1LE combines the best elements of the SS and ZL1 to take road-racing performance to a whole new level,” said Al Oppenheiser, Camaro chief engineer. “That the 1LE breaks the three-minute lap at VIR puts it in the upper echelon of performance cars. That it starts under $40,000 makes the Camaro 1LE one of the most affordable, most capable track-day cars offered by any manufacturer

frost · 03-27-2012, 11:03 PM

Things are heating up ... good price for the performance.

m4a1mustang · 03-27-2012, 11:27 PM

Nice! I love competition.

Isamu · 03-27-2012, 11:28 PM

this could be very interesting...

TerribleONE · 03-27-2012, 11:28 PM

Seriously! I hope dodge brings something to the table to make things even more interesting...

Isamu · 03-27-2012, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by TerribleONE

Seriously! I hope dodge brings something to the table to make things even more interesting...

a baby viper?

m4a1mustang · 03-27-2012, 11:43 PM

I heard Dodge was looking at revamping the Challenger platform since they realize that it needs to be a lot lighter/smaller to compete.

Isamu · 03-28-2012, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I heard Dodge was looking at revamping the Challenger platform since they realize that it needs to be a lot lighter/smaller to compete.

I read that as well, but I read they were considering dropping the challenger, and bring out a 'cuda of sorts

frost · 03-28-2012, 12:14 AM

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I read that as well, but I read they were considering dropping the challenger, and bring out a 'cuda of sorts

Yeah, but we have been reading that for a year and a half.

Isamu · 03-28-2012, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by frost

Yeah, but we have been reading that for a year and a half.

would still be interesting

frost · 03-28-2012, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Isamu

would still be interesting

Not saying it wouldn't be

Isamu · 03-28-2012, 12:22 AM

I want a purple hemi...

bigsix · 03-28-2012, 03:38 AM

The next Nismo will have to up its game. . .

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