Born in the Camaro’s third generation and refined further in the fourth generation as a road-racing performance package, the legendary 1LE option code designation returns to the Camaro as a concept intended to carve up road courses. While only a concept, it borrows production components from both the Camaro SS and forthcoming Camaro ZL1 to deliver a competition-ready package. Hash mark graphics on the front fender are pure Chevrolet racing cues, too.

Vehicle highlights:

* Victory Red exterior color, with flat black hood and hash mark extensions
* Satin black splitter, rocker panels, rear spoiler and outside mirrors
* Sport suspension featuring Magnetic Ride Control
* Electric power steering
* Six-speed manual close-ratio transmission
* Lightweight 20×10-inch (front) and 20×11-inch (rear) racing wheels (satin black)
* Goodyear® Eagle F1 Supercar G asymmetrical tires (from the ZL1)
* Brembo® six-piston front calipers, with two-piece front rotors, and four-piston rear calipers (Chevrolet Official Licensed Product)
* Dual exhaust outlets with ZL1-style active exhaust and diffuser
* Shock tower brace
* Chevrolet Accessories red engine cover
* Black leather interior with Light Stone stitching
* Graphite Silver door and instrument panel inserts
* ZL1 shifter with Light Stone stitching
* ZL1 flat-bottom steering wheel
* Chevrolet Accessories pedal kit

“The Camaro 1LE concept is all about the track,” said Al Oppenheiser, chief engineer for the Camaro. “It’s an all-out race car package that pays tribute to that special option from the past.”

In Detail

typeConcept / Prototype Car
released at2011 SEMA Show
built atOshawa, Ontario, Other
body stylistSangyup Lee
production1
predeccesor2001 Chevrolet Camaro SS
engineChevrolet LS3 V8
positionFront, Longitudinal
aspirationNatural
ignitionCoil On Plug
block materialCast Aluminum
valvetrainOHV, 2 Valves per Cyl
fuel feedMPFI (Multi-Point Fuel Injection)
displacement6162 cc / 376.03 in³
bore103.25 mm / 4.1 in
stroke92 mm / 3.6 in
compression10.7:1
power317.7 kw / 426 bhp @ 5900 rpm
specific output69.13 bhp per litre
bhp/weight243.15 bhp per tonne
torque569.4 nm / 420 ft lbs @ 4600 rpm
redline6600
body / frameUnitary Steel Monocoque
driven wheelsRWD
wheel type5-Spoke Cast Alloy
front tiresGoodyear Eagle F1 Supercar G
rear tiresGoodyear Eagle F1 Supercar G
front brakesBrembro Discs w/6-Piston Calipers
rear brakesBrembro Discs w/4-Piston Calipers
front wheelsF 50.8 x 25.4 cm / 20 x 10 in
rear wheelsR 50.8 x 27.9 cm / 20 x 11 in
steeringRack & Pinion w/Hydraulic Assist
f suspensionMacPherson Struts w/Anti-Roll Bar, Coil Springs, Magnetorheological Dampers
r suspensionMulti-Link w/Anti-Roll Bar, Coil Springs, Magnetorheological Dampers
curb weight1752 kg / 3860 lbs
weight distro52 % / 48 %
wheelbase2852 mm / 112.3 in
front track1618 mm / 63.7 in
rear track1618 mm / 63.7 in
length4836 mm / 190.4 in
width1918 mm / 75.5 in
height1377 mm / 54.2 in
transmissionTR6060 6-speed Manual
gear ratios3.01:1, 2.07:1, 1.43:1, 1.00:1, 0.84:1, 0.57:1
final drive3.45:1
top speed~249.40 kph / 155 mph
0 – 60 mph~4.7 seconds
0 – 100 mph~10.7 seconds
0 – 1/4 mile~13.1 seconds
city fuel econ epa14.70 L/100 km or 16 mpg-us
hwy fuel econ epa9.80 L/100 km or 24 mpg-us
fuel capacity71.92 litres or 19 gal.

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