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Originally Posted by hotlap
I still don't get how the 1LE option devalues a ZL1 so here is a true analogy.
I ordered my A8 2SS in January 2016 and the blade spoiler delayed its production until late April. In February, Chevy revealed the SS-1LE at the Chicago auto show.
1) The SS-1LE's arrival didn't surprise anyone.
2) The SS-1LE is aimed at a different customer for a different purpose.
3) My, yet to be built, 2SS didn't devalue in light of the new 1LE. Nor did any M6 SS. (See #2)
Compare that scenario to the ZL1-1LE.
1) Camo photos of this car have been circulating longer than anyone's ZL1 order. Big tires and all! The only surprise is the name so why didn't you wait?
2) The ZL1-1LE is far more track oriented than the SS-1LE and will be a punishing car to drive on the street with capabilities that can only be appreciated on a road course.
3) Triple threat vs single purpose. Especially in the case of A10 cars (see #2)
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Like it or not, perception is 100% reality.
Here's the first paragraph from the Jalopnik article on the ZL1 1LE
Chevy’s ZL1 is already a total monster on the track, but now the brand is offering a 1LE performance package which could very possibly mean we all need to brace ourselves for the beastliest Camaro to ever hit the streets.
First paragraph from the Motor Trend press release:
Since its launch in 2012, the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 has developed a reputation for being the muscle car of the Camaro lineup. The debut of the 2017 Camaro ZL1 helped change that perception with its more track-capable performance, and now the surprise reveal of the ZL1 1LE turns the idea that the model is only good for burnouts completely on its head.
Autoblog:
The beastly Camaro ZL1 has been turned up to 11 with the newly introduced 1LE performance package. Like on the V6 and V8 Camaros, the 1LE option package for the ZL1 adds a bunch of track-ready goodies. And fittingly, the most powerful Camaro gets the most major transformation.
No where in any of these articles does it state that this is a "Track Only" package designed for track enthusiasts and not meant for street use.
If you go by these press releases, the ZL1 1LE is now the "big dog" in the lineup followed by the A10 and then the lowly M6 regular ZL1. Again perception is reality.
As I've stated before, I have absolutely no problem with the ZL1 1LE. It's a fantastic package. My complaint is with the timing of this announcement. With two more order cycles left in this model year and customers still waiting for their orders to be built or delivered, this announcement really "dumped" on those customers. Chevy could have made this announcement in late April or May and this thread would never have happened.