Chevrolet launches the 1LE handling pack for the sixth-generation, model year 2017 Camaro to deliver increased handling and track performance.
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 1LEÂ 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 1LEÂ 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 1LEÂ Pictures
2017 Camaro V6Â 1LEÂ 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 V6Â 1LEÂ 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 1LEÂ 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.
Model | 2017 Camaro LT | LT RPO | 2017 Camaro SS | SS RPO |
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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:
- 6.2L LT1 V8Â in the Camaro SS
- 3.6L LGX V6 in the Camaro LT
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.
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.
Model Year | Make | Model | Trim Level | Trim Level Starting Price | 1LE Package Price | Total 1LE Starting Price |
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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 1LEÂ was unveiled at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show on February 9th, 2016.
We will update this section when 2017 Camaro 1LE specifications become available.