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2017 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE

Chevrolet launches the 1LE handling pack for the sixth-generation, model year 2017 Camaro to deliver increased handling and track performance.

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Chevrolet is looking to set new benchmarks for attainable track performance with the 1LE package for the sixth-gen Camaro, elevating the award-winning performance that earned Camaro the 2016 Motor Trend Car of the Year and Car and Driver 10Best awards.

The package builds off the success of the previous, fifth-generation 1LE, offering increased handling and track performance. In response to customer demand, there will be two distinct 1LE packages — one for the V6 LT model and the other for the V8 SS. Each is visually distinguished with a satin black hood, specific wheels and more.

“The Camaro 1LE packages follow a recipe any track-day enthusiast will appreciate,” said Al Oppenheiser, Camaro chief engineer. “Start with a lightweight, stiff structure and then add higher levels of suspension stiffness and damping, more aggressive tires, higher downforce, more powerful brakes and more cooling.

“The result delivers better performance in all measures,” said Oppenheiser. “In our development tests, the V-6 Camaro 1LE delivers lap times comparable with the previous-gen V-8 model. The 2016 Camaro SS 1LE sets the new benchmark for the segment, lapping the Big Willow track at Willow Springs three seconds faster than the standard Camaro SS.”

2017 Camaro SS 1LE Features

Available on the V8-powered Camaro SS in both the 1SS and 2SS trim levels, the 1LE package includes:

Mechanical:

  • 6.2L LT1 V8 rated at 455 horsepower mated to six-speed manual transmission (automatic transmission not available)
  • FE4 suspension system with Magnetic Ride Control, with specific tuning for the Magnetic Ride dampers, springs and stabilizer bars
  • Track-cooling package, with engine oil, differential and transmission coolers
  • Segment-exclusive electronic limited-slip differential with 3.73 ratio
  • Brembo brakes with new six-piston monobloc front red calipers with 1LE logo and two-piece rotors measuring 14.6 inches (370mm) in diameter. In fact, the front rotors of the 2017 Camaro SS 1LE are 7 percent larger those of the standard Camaro SS
  • Standard dual mode exhaust system

Exterior:

  • Unique, black 20-inch forged aluminum wheels
  • Goodyear Eagle F1 tires with a unique compound and construction developed exclusively for the Camaro for exceptional grip on the track:
    • 285/30ZR20 in the front and
    • 305/30ZR20 in the rear
  • Satin black hood, front mirrors and unique three-piece rear spoiler
  • Satin Graphite front splitter and rear diffuser

Interior:

  • Standard Recaro front seats with aggressive bolsters optimized for shifting and steering comfort
  • Suede steering wheel
  • Suede shorter-throw shifter
  • Available Performance Data Recorder (PDR)

2017 Camaro SS 1LE Performance

On August 8th, 2016, Chevrolet announced the following performance figures for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE:

  • 0-60 mph in 4.2 seconds
  • 1.02 g max cornering
  • 60-0 mph braking in 107 feet (32 meters)
  • 230-pound (104 kilogram) weight reduction over fifth-generation SS 1LE

2017 Camaro SS 1LE Pictures

2017 Camaro V6 1LE Features

Available for the first time on the V6-powered Camaro LT in both the 1LT and 2LT trim levels, the 1LE package includes:

Mechanical:

  • 3.6L LGX V6 rated at 335 horsepower mated to six-speed manual transmission
  • FE3 suspension components (from the Camaro SS), including dampers, rear cradle mounts, ball-jointed rear toe links and stabilizer bars
  • Brembo 4-piston front brake calipers
  • Mechanical limited-slip differential with 3.27 ratio
  • Standard track-cooling package, with engine oil, differential and transmission coolers
  • Camaro SS fuel system for higher-load cornering capability
  • Standard dual mode exhaust system

Exterior:

  • Unique, black 20-inch forged aluminum wheels
  • Goodyear Eagle F1 tires with a unique compound and construction developed exclusively for the Camaro for exceptional grip on the track:
    • 245/40R20 in the front and
    • 275/35R20 in the rear
  • Satin black hood, front splitter and unique three-piece rear spoiler
  • Unique high flow upper and lower grille with satin black accents

Interior:

  • Available Recaro seats
  • Suede steering wheel
  • Shorter-throw shifter
  • Available Performance Data Recorder (PDR)

2017 Camaro V6 1LE Performance

On August 8th, 2016, Chevrolet announced the following performance figures for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro V6 1LE:

  • 0-60 mph in 5.2 seconds
  • 0.97 g max cornering
  • 60-0 mph braking in 112 feet (34 meters)

“With a curb weight under 3,500 pounds, excellent front-to-rear weight balance and the precision of the FE3 suspension, the Camaro LT 1LE offers unmatched capability in its class,” said Al Oppenheiser, Camaro chief engineer. “As a result, it offers incredible performance for Camaro V6 customers.”

2017 Camaro V6 1LE Pictures

Compared to the V8-powered SS 1LE, the Camaro V6 1LE:

  • Has less potent brakes
  • Has a less capable limited slip differential, but not the electronic unit found on the SS
  • Lacks the Magnetic Ride Control
  • Has smaller wheels and tires
  • Offers the Recaro performance front bucket seats as an option, while the SS 1LE has them standard
  • Offers the head-up display as an option, while the SS 1LE has the feature standard
  • Doesn’t offer an auxiliary engine cooler and transmission oil cooler

In addition, the LT 1LE is also 120 horsepower less powerful and has a slightly different front fascia, with the most noticeable difference being its vertical LED accents of the V6 model versus the horizontal units of the V8. All that isn’t to say anything negative about the 2017 Camaro LT 1LE: it’s still an extremely impressive and capable vehicle… just not as impressive or capable as the SS 1LE.

Following is the complete comparison between the Camaro 1LE V6 LT to the Camaro 1LE V8 SS.

2017 Camaro 1LE Equipment & Features Comparison
Model 2017 Camaro LT LT RPO 2017 Camaro SS SS RPO
Engine 3.6L V6 DI VVT – 335 hp, 284 lb-ft of torque LGX 6.2L V8 DI – 455 hp, 455 lb-ft of torque LT1
Transmission 6-speed manual MN6 6-speed manual with Active Rev Matching MN6
Package LT 1LE Performance Package A1X SS 1LE Performance Package A1Y
Brakes Brembo 4-piston front performance, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc brakes J55 Brembo Red 6-piston front monobloc calipers, 4-piston rear calipers, 2-piece performance rotors, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc brakes J6M
LSD limited slip differential with 3.27 ratio G80 electronic limited slip differential with 3.73 ratio*** G96
Exhaust dual-mode performance exhaust NPP dual-mode performance exhaust NPP
Suspension performance suspension, including dampers, rear cradle mounts, ball-jointed rear toe links and stabilizer bars FE3 performance suspension FE4
Adjustable Suspension System not included and not available — Magnetic Ride Control F55
Splitter satin black front splitter FTF satin black front splitter FTJ
Headlamps high intensity discharge headlamps T4F high intensity discharge headlamps* T4F
Hood Decor satin black hood wrap DSM satin black hood wrap DSM
Spoiler satin black rear blade spoiler D5S satin black rear blade spoiler D5S
Tire Brand & Model Goodyear Eagle F1 summer-only run-flats R0F Goodyear Eagle F1 summer-only run-flats R0G
Front Tires 245/40ZR20 R0F 285/30R20 R0G
Rear Tires 275/35ZR20 R0F 305/30R20 R0G
Wheel Type black forged aluminum wheels 56Z satin graphite forged aluminum wheels RSK
Front Wheels 20" x 8.5" 56Z 20" x 10" RSK
Rear Wheels 20" x 9.5",56Z,20"" x 11"" RSK
Steering Wheel microfiber suede-wrapped flat-bottom steering wheel N26 microfiber suede-wrapped flat-bottom steering wheel N26
Shifter microfiber suede-wrapped shift knob KS9 microfiber suede-wrapped shift knob KS9
Seats standard sport front bucket seats / available Recaro performance front bucket seats A50 / AQJ Recaro performance front bucket seats AQJ
HUD not included in LT 1LE package; available in Convenience and Lighting Package (ZN2) — head-up display UV6
Oil Cooler external engine oil cooler* KC4 external engine oil cooler** KC4
Cooling System extra capacity cooling system* V03 extra capacity cooling system** V03
Rear Diff Cooler rear differential cooler* KNR rear differential cooler** KNR
Aux Engine Coolant not included and not available — auxiliary engine coolant** V18
Transmission Oil Cooler not included and not available — transmission oil cooler** KD1

Legend:

  • * This feature may be listed under Heavy-Duty Cooling and Brake Package (Y4Q)
  • ** This feature is not specific to the 1LE package, since it is included on all Camaro SS models
  • *** This feature replaces the limited slip differential (G80) of SS models not equipped with the 1LE package

Availability of the 2017 Camaro 1LE package is available as follows.

Models And Trims

The 2017 Camaro 1LE package is available with two engines, one transmission, three trim levels and one body style.

1. Engines

The 2017 Camaro 1LE is available with two engines:

2. Transmission

The 2017 Camaro 1LE is available exclusively with a 6-speed manual transmission, which includes Active Rev Matching on the Camaro SS.

3. Trim Levels

The 2017 Camaro 1LE is available across three trim levels.

2017 Camaro 1LE Availability By Model & Trim Level
Make & Model Body Style Engine Model Trim Level Official Name
2017 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe 6.2L V8 LT1 SS 1SS Camaro SS 1LE
2017 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe 3.6L V6 LGX LT 1LT Camaro LT 1LE
2017 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe 3.6L V6 LGX LT 2LT Camaro LT 1LE

The 1LE package is not available with the Turbo 2.0L I4 LTG engine or the 2SS trim level.

4. Body Style

The 1LE package is offered exclusively on the hard-top coupe body style. It is not offered on the Camaro Convertible due to structural rigidity (or stiffness) limitations of the soft-top model.

Where

The 2017 Camaro 1LE package is available in all markets where the 2017 Camaro is sold. Engine availability varies by market.

When

The 2017 Camaro 1LE goes on sale in the end of 2016 as a 2017 model year vehicle.

2017 Chevrolet Camaro V6 1LE Pricing
Model Year Make Model Trim Level Trim Level Starting Price 1LE Package Price Total 1LE Starting Price
2017 Chevrolet Camaro 1LT V6 $27,300 $4,500 $31,800
2017 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT V6 $31,400 $4,500 $35,900
2017 Chevrolet Camaro 1SS $37,990 $6,500 $44,990

The 2017 Camaro 1LE was unveiled at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show on February 9th, 2016.

We will update this section when 2017 Camaro 1LE specifications become available.

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