The 2017 Camaro 1LE Debuts in Chicago
The Chicago Auto Show always brings the release of new cars and model changes. This year is no different and today the world was introduced to the 2017 Camaro 1LE. The car will be available in a V6 version as well as the SS.
This track package can be ordered with either a 1LT, or a 2LT, but it’s only packaged with the V6 engine. The LT/1LE approach to performance shares the most in common with the outgoing 1LE. It features an FE3-tuned suspension with components from the Camaro SS; including dampers, rear cradle mounts, ball-jointed rear toe links and stabilizer bars. The engine remains untouched, but the package does add all the necessary track coolers, brakes (Brembo 4-piston up front), and fuel system components to perform track duty. This is a manual only option with a mechanical limited slip diff, utilizing a 3.27 axle ratio.
The interior features optional revised from previous version Recaro racing seats. The seats come in black leather with microfiber suede seating surfaces, and oddly look similar to the standard seats’ inserts. A performance data recorder is optional. On the outside, the car is distinguished by a flat black hood, and black side mirrors (the 1LE signature look); and also a functional aero package including the accessories blade spoiler, and splitter in black, and a revised front fascia with a “DRL delete”, and unique grille. It rolls on forged aluminum 20” wheels. Cheif Engineer Al Oppenheiser says this car will put up track times comparable to the last-generation SS!
Next is the SS 1LE. The new SS 1LE was designed and engineered to destroy the competition. That’s part of the reason they’re releasing it prior to any other models that may or may not exist. The car features the following; all standard equipment…no substitutions…and only available on a 1SS, manual transmission: revised, stiffer FE4 suspension with Magnetic Ride Control, electronic limited slip differential, forged aluminum wheels in a graphite metallic color wearing Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar G2 tires (285mm wide up front, and 305 mm wide in the back), Six-piston, monobloc front calipers in red up front on a hefty 14.6” two-piece rotors, red four piston brakes in the back, dual mode NPP exhaust, Recaro racing seats, suede-wrapped steering wheel and shifter, matte black hood and side-mirrors, HUD, leather rear seats metallic graphite front splitter, rear diffuser, and rear blade spoiler. The performance data recorder is also optional.
This is a great time to be a Camaro Enthusiast!
Video Courtesy of Camaro6.com
