Chevy Brings Track-ready Camaro 1LE

Mike · 03-28-2012, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Found this:
"That the 1LE breaks the three-minute lap at VIR puts it in the upper echelon of performance cars."

3 minute laps at VIR are not fast. I wonder if that was a typo?
http://www.nasaracing.net/wp-content..._Feb12_VIR.pdf

Lug · 03-28-2012, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theDreamer

Found this:
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

The Dodge Viper SRT-10 didn't even break the 3 minute barrier. The 911 GT3 didn't either. The C6 Vette didn't. If this is true, it's phenominal.

m4a1mustang · 03-28-2012, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike

3 minute laps at VIR are not fast. I wonder if that was a typo?
http://www.nasaracing.net/wp-content..._Feb12_VIR.pdf

That's VIR Full (original). They are talking about the big configuration, Grand East, I think. In which case 3 minutes is pretty fast!

TerribleONE · 03-28-2012, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I heard Dodge was looking at revamping the Challenger platform since they realize that it needs to be a lot lighter/smaller to compete.

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Originally Posted by Isamu

I read that as well, but I read they were considering dropping the challenger, and bring out a 'cuda of sorts

Either one would be sick. I think they can at least do better than the challanger.. I drove one once and was not impressed although I do like the looks

Mike · 03-28-2012, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

That's VIR Full (original). They are talking about the big configuration, Grand East, I think. In which case 3 minutes is pretty fast!

OK, I've only done full and Patriot, wasn't aware there was a larger layout.

m4a1mustang · 03-28-2012, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike

OK, I've only done full and Patriot, wasn't aware there was a larger layout.

Grand East is what all that "Lightning Lap" stuff is run on. It's actually a real nice one.

speedfreek · 03-28-2012, 09:56 AM

Dodge needs to slim the Challenger down and bring the Cuda back so they can enter them into the Trans Am series. And you can get some new body panels for the Camaro to enter in the Firebird as well. If I had a Camaro I would convert it to a 2011 Pontiac Banshee all black with the Gold Chicken on the hood. Yep Smokey and the Bandit syle!

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speedfreek A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 1,724 Drives: '12 370Z PW 6sp Rep Power: 18	Dodge needs to slim the Challenger down and bring the Cuda back so they can enter them into the Trans Am series. And you can get some new body panels for the Camaro to enter in the Firebird as well. If I had a Camaro I would convert it to a 2011 Pontiac Banshee all black with the Gold Chicken on the hood. Yep Smokey and the Bandit syle!