Automotive News, Media & Press - 5th Gen 1LE... What do you guys think of this move?

http://www.chevyhardcore.com/news/sneak-peek-at-the-concept-camaros-and-corvettes-set-to-hit-sema-2011/


http://speednik.com/files/2011/10/sema_concept_1le_camaro-640x334.jpg

Paying homage to the 1LE Camaros of the third and fourth generations will be the Camaro 1LE Concept. This car will be equipped with some serious road-racing components including electric power steering, a sport suspension with Magnetic Ride Control, shock tower brace, light-weight 20-inch wheels with Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar G asymmetrical tires and Brembo six-piston front and four-piston rear calipers. The car will feature a Victory Red exterior with a black hood, hash mark extensions, splitter, spoiler, mirrors and rocker panels, giving the car a aggressive look.

i like it.


id also like it lighter and cheaper.

This car will be equipped with some serious road-racing components including electric power steering, a sport suspension with Magnetic Ride Control, shock tower brace, light-weight 20-inch wheels with Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar G asymmetrical tires and Brembo six-piston front and four-piston rear calipers. The car will feature a Victory Red exterior with a black hood, hash mark extensions, splitter, spoiler, mirrors and rocker panels, giving the car a aggressive look.

This is what I hoped the Z28 would be. Offer it only with a manual transmission and get its curb weight down to 3600-3700lbs. Only other option I would request are the Recaro seats like the Boss 302 has.

Is this Camaro supposed to be a competitor against the Boss 302? Or is it not really dirrected at any other cars?

They haven't officially announced it yet. So we shall see.

This is what I hoped the Z28 would be.Me too. :nod:




Is this Camaro supposed to be a competitor against the Boss 302?Hopefully, though as mentioned above I'd like to see the 'Boss 302 fighter' marketed/sold as the 'Z28', even if just for nostalgia's sake. :burn:

^^ That and I think Z28 sounds better than 1LE lol :) I hope that is what this concept is though..

...how does it pay homeage to the 4th gen?

4th gens had a 1LE model option.

^^^Both 3rd and 4th generations had a 1LE version.

I was really hoping for a lightweight 18" or 19" wheel option. Those big 20s are really a drag on that big car.

I wanted to see about 3600 lbs, smaller lightweight wheels, an LS7, and everything else mentioned. That would be what I'd do for the Z28.

^^ That and I think Z28 sounds better than 1LE lol :)Or how about a Z28 with a '1LE' package/option.
Sort of like the Boss 302 and the Boss 302 Laguna Seca model. :nod:

I was really hoping for a lightweight 18" or 19" wheel option. Those big 20s are really a drag on that big car.

I wanted to see about 3600 lbs, smaller lightweight wheels, an LS7, and everything else mentioned. That would be what I'd do for the Z28.

An LS7 would jump the sticker price too much. All GM needs to do with the LS3 is free up 50hp to bump its output to 480hp and it'd be good to go.

Or how about a Z28 with a '1LE' package/option.
Sort of like the Boss 302 and the Boss 302 Laguna Seca model. :nod:

Even better :nod:

Yeah, cuz that boss 302 laguna I likey.

An LS7 would jump the sticker price too much. All GM needs to do with the LS3 is free up 50hp to bump its output to 480hp and it'd be good to go.

Maybe the LS3 with the dry sump oiling system, like in the GS Vettes. Would definitely need 475+ hp though unless they find a way to trim some serious weight out of it.

I got it...a Direct Injection LS3 (460hp?) in a Camaro with a 150 pounds in weight reduction (not easy, but possible) = Z28. :cool:

I got it...a Direct Injection LS3 (460hp?) in a Camaro with a 150 pounds in weight reduction (not easy, but possible) = Z28. :cool:

So a new LT1 Camaro. I could live with that if it still had the dry sump oiling system from the GS Vette's LS3. I also think 150-200lbs of weight loss is possible if they look at the right areas. No back seat, smaller forged wheels, smart use of carbon fiber, etc. Also, no OnStar. That should at least be optional on this car.

I got it...a Direct Injection LS3 (460hp?) in a Camaro with a 150 pounds in weight reduction (not easy, but possible) = Z28. :cool:

So a new LT1 Camaro. I could live with that if it still had the dry sump oiling system from the GS Vette's LS3. I also think 150-200lbs of weight loss is possible if they look at the right areas. No back seat, smaller forged wheels, smart use of carbon fiber, etc. Also, no OnStar. That should at least be optional on this car.

It's hard to say if direct injection in a current LS engine would be cost effective to start producing. It really depends on how much they've done so far and we just have no idea.

So to (most likely) keep production costs down, and therefore the msrp down, they could just add VVT and a little more free flowing exhaust. That should add a solid 30-40 fwhp. Then turn this fat bitch into an old saturn and make the body panels out of plastic. Lightweight 19's, some alcantara recaros, single disc cd player/radio, etc. Also the only computer nanny should be abs. No traction control, stability control, back up cameras, blah blah blah. A 460hp, 3,600lbs, $28,000 camaro would be pretty badass.

I also think 150-200lbs of weight loss is possible if they look at the right areas. No back seat, smaller forged wheels, smart use of carbon fiber, etc. Also, no OnStar. That should at least be optional on this car.It's hard to say if direct injection in a current LS engine would be cost effective to start producing. It really depends on how much they've done so far and we just have no idea.

So to (most likely) keep production costs down, and therefore the msrp down, they could just add VVT and a little more free flowing exhaust. That should add a solid 30-40 fwhp. Then turn this fat bitch into an old saturn and make the body panels out of plastic. Lightweight 19's, some alcantara recaros, single disc cd player/radio, etc. Also the only computer nanny should be abs. No traction control, stability control, back up cameras, blah blah blah. A 460hp, 3,600lbs, $28,000 camaro would be pretty badass.I agree. :nod:

I want it.