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2013 Camaro 1LE
Tuesday, March 27, 2012 8:23 AM



From GM...
■1LE features Camaro ZL1-inspired chassis and suspension enhancements
■2013 Camaro LT, SS and ZL1 models available with MyLink infotainment system

DETROIT – The road-racing inspired Camaro 1LE performance package returns for 2013 with unique gearing, suspension tuning, and tires that makes the model capable of more than 1 g of lateral acceleration and a sub-three minute lap time at Virginia International Raceway’s Grand Course. It is offered on Camaro SS coupes with manual transmissions.

“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.”

In anticipation of consumers entering the 1LE in amateur-racing events, Chevrolet is pursuing SCCA approval of the 1LE package for Touring Class competition.

For 2013, all Camaro SS models including the 1LE will feature standard variable-effort electric power steering and an available dual-mode exhaust system. Both features were introduced on the ZL1. Additionally, 2013 Camaro LT, SS and ZL1 models are available with Chevrolet’s color touch radio with MyLink infotainment system.

“With the 2013 model year, Camaro offers something for almost every driver, including: the 323-horsepower, 30-mpg 2LS; the all-new, 580-horsepower supercharged ZL1 convertible; the COPO Camaro for drag-racing; and the new 1LE for amateur track days,” said John Fitzpatrick, Camaro marketing manager. “We expect the range of choices, and enhancements for 2013, will help Camaro remain America’s most-popular sports car.”

Camaro sales were up nearly 20 percent for the first two months of the year, building on an 8.5-percent gain for all of 2011. The 1LE package goes on sale this fall with the 2013 Camaro line. Pricing will be released later this year.

A heritage of handling

The Camaro 1LE package was introduced in 1988, inspired by Camaro’s involvement in Pro-Am road racing.

For 2013, the 1LE package is offered only on 1SS and 2SS coupe models, featuring a 6.2L LS3 V-8, which is rated at 426 horsepower (318 kW) and 420 lb-ft of torque (569 Nm). In addition, 1LE is only available with a six-speed manual transmission.

While the Camaro SS features a Tremec TR6060-M10 for all-around performance, the Camaro 1LE features an exclusive Tremec TR6060-MM6. Paired with a numerically higher 3.91 final-drive ratio, the close-ratio gearing of the transmission is tuned for road-racing performance. As with the ZL1, the 1LE transmission features a standard air-to-liquid cooling system for track use.

The 1LE also features exclusive, monotube rear dampers instead of the twin-tube dampers on SS models. The new hardware allowed engineers to tune the 1LE suspension to focus on optimal body-motion control while preserving much of the ride quality and wheel-motion control of the Camaro SS.

Other changes to optimize the 1LE for track-day use include:
■Larger, 27-mm solid front stabilizer bar, and 28-mm solid rear stabilizer bar for improved body control
■Higher-capacity rear-axle half shafts to cope with increased levels of traction
■Strut tower brace for improved steering feel and response
■ZL1-based 20 x 10-inch front and 20 x 11-inch aluminum wheels
■285/35ZR20 Goodyear Eagle Supercar G:2 tires front and rear (identical to the front tires for ZL1)
■ZL1 wheel bearings, toe links and rear shock mounts for improved on-track performance
■ZL1 high-capacity fuel pump and additional fuel pickups for improved fuel delivery during high-cornering

Visually, the 1LE package for 2013 is distinguished by its matte-black hood, front splitter and rear spoiler – as well as the 10-spoke ZL1-based wheels, which are finished in black. The functional front splitter and rear spoiler contribute to the car’s on-track performance by helping to reduce aerodynamic lift at high speeds.

Inside, the 1LE package incorporates the ZL1’s flat-bottom steering wheel, trimmed in sueded-microfiber and designed for easier heel-and-toe driving on the racetrack. The quick-acting, short-throw shifter from the ZL1 is also trimmed in sueded microfiber.

Electric power steering and dual-mode exhaust bring ZL1 technology to SS models

All 2013 Camaro SS models, including the 1LE, will benefit from performance technologies that debuted on the 580-horsepower Camaro ZL1.

The improvements began in 2012, when all SS Coupes incorporated the ZL1-derived chassis element: Stabilizer bars with drop links repositioned outboard of the control arms. This made the stabilizer bars four times more effective than in previous models, for improved control of body roll and crisper response to steering input.

New for 2013, the electric power steering system developed for the ZL1 will be standard on all 2013 SS models. The variable ratio, variable effort system provides light efforts for easy maneuverability at parking-lot speeds as well as increased resistance at higher speeds. This provides more feedback, and a more direct steering feel, to the driver.

Also new for 2013 is an available dual-mode exhaust system, available on Camaro SS models with the LS3 V8 engine and six-speed manual transmissions. Similar to the systems found on the ZL1 and Corvette models, this vacuum-actuated system provides a quieter driving experience at low engine speeds and a more aggressive sound at high engine speeds.

MyLink connects you

Chevrolet’s color touch radio with MyLink infotainment is available on all 2013 Camaro LT, SS and ZL1 models. The color touch radio, with a 7-inch touch screen, also can be paired with an available in-dash GPS navigation system – a first for the Camaro.

The color touch radio with MyLink gives customers a higher level of in-vehicle wireless connectivity and customized infotainment options, while building on the safety and security of OnStar. It seamlessly integrates online services such as Pandora® internet radio and Stitcher SmartRadio® using hands-free voice and touch-screen controls via Bluetooth-enabled phones.

MyLink adds stereo audio streaming and wireless control of smartphones, building on the voice-activated Bluetooth hands-free calling capability already offered in most Chevy vehicles. The high-resolution, full-color touch screen display makes media selection easy to navigate.

MyLink also retains all the capabilities of today’s entertainment functions, including AM/FM/Sirius XM tuners, auxiliary and USB inputs.




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Re: 2013 Camaro 1LE
Tuesday, March 27, 2012 3:39 PM
Nice, but how may variations are they gonna keep making of the Camaro?



Re: 2013 Camaro 1LE
Tuesday, March 27, 2012 6:40 PM
^^^ exactly. its beginning to get up there on par with all the frickn mustang versions....



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Re: 2013 Camaro 1LE
Tuesday, March 27, 2012 6:57 PM
Or worse, the Porsche 911.

But Camaro always had lots of variations.



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Re: 2013 Camaro 1LE
Thursday, March 29, 2012 8:07 AM
whooptie freakin do

How about a decent FWD coupe for those of us that live where the weather isn't sunny everyday



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Re: 2013 Camaro 1LE
Thursday, March 29, 2012 10:55 PM
Mustang, MR2, (2)BMW 325is, S-10, 83 Mercury Zephyr. All driven in the winter in Maine and Nebraska without a single accident.. Why do you need a FWD for "weather that isn't sunny everyday"? I'm confused


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Re: 2013 Camaro 1LE
Sunday, April 01, 2012 4:57 AM
I wouldn't say just for winter driving , I'd say build another fwd with some balls period for everyone who can't afford a Camaro or their gas bill? or to compete with Honda, Hyundai, Ford, and everyone else that has pocket rockets , they alwayz advertise the Cruze racing so build a factory 1 inspired by racing!! I watched a couple of those races and their actually pretty good racing car anytime their beating BMW, but that aside, WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED TO THE Z28 THEY WERE SUSPOSE TO BUILD BEFORE THE RECESSION?? I remember reading about it when I was at the airport in a Motor Trend mag on my way to the Puerta Plata about 3 years ago. I kno they can build it now!!!



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Re: 2013 Camaro 1LE
Sunday, April 01, 2012 6:16 AM
JLAudioCavalier wrote:Mustang, MR2, (2)BMW 325is, S-10, 83 Mercury Zephyr. All driven in the winter in Maine and Nebraska without a single accident.. Why do you need a FWD for "weather that isn't sunny everyday"? I'm confused

...as well you should be.


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Re: 2013 Camaro 1LE
Friday, April 06, 2012 4:17 AM
At least the camaro has true performance packages. The mustang has more appearance packages than a beverly hills plastic surgeon



Re: 2013 Camaro 1LE
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 9:08 PM
Gm has regressed, not improved

As late as 2009 they had a FWD 4 cylinder car under 25k making the same power as a 2002 Z28, also able to get 33MPG highway. In 2009 GM also had a 4 door 365hp car able to get 26MPG highway for 28k. Now you cannot find a single FWD car from GM under 30k with more than 190HP. The best performing V8 car they have under 35k barely makes 25MPG highway. For all of the pussification and deletion of models that actually were worth buying now they simply make cars that aren't any better on gas than 3-5 years ago and they charge about 7k more for them while providing you with half the horsepower. For example, Chevy Cruze

Lets face it, is a Cruze really worth paying 25k for? If you do your a moron, you can get a used CTS for that which is infinitely better, but again your getting a car from 2008 or 2009, because GMs offerings were simply better then.

GM only came out with this Camaro model to compete with the Boss 302 Mustang, which at its best is a nitch product that sells far less units than the Shelby, Roush, V6, or the GT. I'm baffled why GM makes the effort to come out with this car which will be such a low volume seller vs. coming out with a car that would sell far more units, say something like a FWD 4 cylinder coupe that actually competes with the imports. They have proven they can deliver high power and good gas mileage 5 years ago, I'm confused what happened to that line of thinking.

GM in the whole business of making green eco friendly cars, they suck pretty bad at it. If I wanted boring and mundane, I would buy a Camry. Speaking of which, at least they have a 268hp model.



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Re: 2013 Camaro 1LE
Monday, April 23, 2012 6:53 PM
Who cares about having all this horsepower. How about they build something that lasts?

Rodimus maybe you should just buy and drive a car for what it is and not worry about how fast it goes. Its not like you'll get to work any faster as the speed limit is the speed limit.




Re: 2013 Camaro 1LE
Tuesday, April 24, 2012 10:16 AM
Rodimus Prime wrote:Gm has regressed, not improved
As late as 2009 they had a FWD 4 cylinder car under 25k making the same power as a 2002 Z28, also able to get 33MPG highway.

Which car was this?
What GM I4 made 310HP? I do remember clearly a 260HP and 30MPG number clearly.

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In 2009 GM also had a 4 door 365hp car able to get 26MPG highway for 28k.

Which car was this?
I do remember a 361HP making 24MPG for $31K & 256HP making 25MPG for $28K.

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Now you cannot find a single FWD car from GM under 30k with more than 190HP.

http://www.j-body.org/forums/read.php?f=6&i=227082&t=227082

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The best performing V8 car they have under 35k barely makes 25MPG highway.

Considering in 2002 a Z28 made 310HP/340TQ with 26MPG while in 2012 a SS makes 426HP/420TQ and 25MPG... I would say it is progress, no?

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For all of the pussification and deletion of models that actually were worth buying now they simply make cars that aren't any better on gas than 3-5 years ago and they charge about 7k more for them while providing you with half the horsepower. For example, Chevy Cruze

What GM car 3-5 years ago surpassed a EPA rated 28cty /42hwy again?

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GM only came out with this Camaro model to compete with the Boss 302 Mustang, which at its best is a nitch product that sells far less units than the Shelby, Roush, V6, or the GT.

Not really, this is more to go up against Mustang GT's Performance Package.

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GM in the whole business of making green eco friendly cars, they suck pretty bad at it. If I wanted boring and mundane, I would buy a Camry. Speaking of which, at least they have a 268hp model.
So will the Malibu at 259HP/ 260TQ, ironically in I4 iteration too.



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