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theDreamer

03-27-2012 09:44 PM

Chevy Brings Track-ready Camaro 1LE

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

http://ll.speedhunters.com/u/f/eagam...review/sp6.jpg

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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 09:53 PM

interesting. sub-40K should make things interesting

theDreamer

03-27-2012 09:55 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 10:03 PM

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

m4a1mustang

03-27-2012 10:27 PM

Nice! I love competition.

Isamu

03-27-2012 10:28 PM

this could be very interesting...

TerribleONE

03-27-2012 10:28 PM

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

Isamu

03-27-2012 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by TerribleONE (Post 1624716)

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

a baby viper?

m4a1mustang

03-27-2012 10:43 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

03-27-2012 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 1624760)

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

03-27-2012 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Isamu (Post 1624815)

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

03-27-2012 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by frost (Post 1624822)

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

would still be interesting :ugh2:

frost

03-27-2012 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Isamu (Post 1624828)

would still be interesting :ugh2:

Not saying it wouldn't be :ugh2:

Isamu

03-27-2012 11:22 PM

I want a purple hemi... :tup:

bigsix

03-28-2012 02:38 AM

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

Mike	03-28-2012 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer (Post 1624663)

Found this:
"That the 1LE breaks the three-minute lap at VIR puts it in the upper echelon of performance cars."

3 minute laps at VIR are not fast. I wonder if that was a typo?
http://www.nasaracing.net/wp-content..._Feb12_VIR.pdf

Lug	03-28-2012 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer (Post 1624663)

Found this:
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

The Dodge Viper SRT-10 didn't even break the 3 minute barrier. The 911 GT3 didn't either. The C6 Vette didn't. If this is true, it's phenominal.

m4a1mustang

03-28-2012 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike (Post 1625244)

3 minute laps at VIR are not fast. I wonder if that was a typo?
http://www.nasaracing.net/wp-content..._Feb12_VIR.pdf

That's VIR Full (original). They are talking about the big configuration, Grand East, I think. In which case 3 minutes is pretty fast!

TerribleONE

03-28-2012 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 1624760)

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

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Originally Posted by Isamu (Post 1624815)

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

Either one would be sick. I think they can at least do better than the challanger.. I drove one once and was not impressed although I do like the looks

Mike	03-28-2012 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 1625248)

That's VIR Full (original). They are talking about the big configuration, Grand East, I think. In which case 3 minutes is pretty fast!

OK, I've only done full and Patriot, wasn't aware there was a larger layout.

m4a1mustang

03-28-2012 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike (Post 1625347)

OK, I've only done full and Patriot, wasn't aware there was a larger layout.

:tup:

Grand East is what all that "Lightning Lap" stuff is run on. It's actually a real nice one.

speedfreek

03-28-2012 09:56 AM

Dodge needs to slim the Challenger down and bring the Cuda back so they can enter them into the Trans Am series. And you can get some new body panels for the Camaro to enter in the Firebird as well. If I had a Camaro I would convert it to a 2011 Pontiac Banshee all black with the Gold Chicken on the hood. Yep Smokey and the Bandit syle! :excited:

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