2013 Camaro 1LE with
426-hp, 1g cornering, returns for under $40,000
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.
