I think there's some misunderstanding of what the 1LE is. It is not a purpose-built track car; it's a phenomenal track-focused performance package. The Z/28 was a purpose-built track car. There's a very distinct, and important difference there.
If you pay attention to some of the articles written based off of interviews with Al, he would seem to indicate that a 1LE-style chassis is more fitting to a ZL1 (essentially a Grand Tourer), while a Z/28 would require a more simplified, purpose-built approach (ie racecar).
My 2014 2SS/1LE was the most fun and track-capable car I've ever owned...having heated seats didn't harm that...
I would have loved to replace that car with a 6th gen 2SS/1LE...but as of right now, it seems that's not in the cards. I've got some thinking to do, and I'll likely end up with a ZL1 (I know...real disappointing :roll eyes
Regardless of all that...
I'm real curious at some people's insistence on not offering certain items they would never purchase, anyways...essentially limiting the choices of others to what, sooth some ego? It's a little bit elitist, to be frank. To me, it's an attitude that's as similar and as ridiculous as someone insisting that Chevy only ever offer the colors red, black, and yellow, because nothing else looks fast or sporty. If there was a 2SS version....you'd still be able to get a lighter, less-contented 1SS...so why is it a thing that shouldn't be?
GM does, indeed, listen to the consumers. They have to make tough choices in terms of packages, content, and options because they can only offer so many different choices, and maintain production efficiency and quality. I have to imagine the 1SS limitation was based on sales of the 5th gen...
So if there's a demand for a 2SS, I'm sure they'll offer it. But if there's not...it probably won't happen.
