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CN1LE · 07-21-2015, 06:04 PM

What do the letters represent ?

GTO. = grand tarismo. Something ?? What does the 1 LE mean ??

Bad@ssCamaro · 07-21-2015, 06:15 PM

Its an RPO (Regular Production Order) code to upgrade the suspension and handling that started in the late 80's. Not like a model you gave like the GTO - Gran Turismo Omologato

Egon · 07-21-2015, 07:22 PM

As Bad@ssCamaro said it's just an RPO code and has no meaning of its own. They are sequential so this is just the next one on the list when they first created the 1LE package on the 3rd gens. Its the same as the Z/28 it was the next RPO code on the list when they came up with the package in 1967, it was after Z27 which is the RPO designation for the SS package on the first gen.

CN1LE · 07-21-2015, 08:15 PM

Thanks

olblue75 · 07-21-2015, 08:18 PM

If I remember correctly the 1LE had a "Law Enforcement" connotation from the later 3rd gens or was that the B4C RPO number.

vinman · 07-21-2015, 08:19 PM

Limited Edition!!!

Bodywerks · 07-21-2015, 08:35 PM

1LE= what the SS should have been in the first place.

backeddy · 07-21-2015, 08:43 PM

Likely Exhilarating.....

Chris1SS1LE · 07-21-2015, 08:47 PM

I bet it has more to do with Law Enforcement then Limited Edition

javi05 · 07-21-2015, 11:53 PM

RPO CODE and
Nothing else lol.

LateBrakeU2 · 07-21-2015, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by olblue75

If I remember correctly the 1LE had a "Law Enforcement" connotation from the later 3rd gens or was that the B4C RPO number.

B4C, Although it did share a few components the 1LE had far more track oriented pieces like baffled tank, PBR calipers,alum driveshaft..

OMEN · 07-22-2015, 12:11 AM

Limited Edition

JohnnyCruz · 07-22-2015, 12:21 AM

I heard it means 1 Less Equipment. I came across this online...
"Given the 3rd and 4th generation production levels of 80-99 cars/year, it is not relevant financially. I suppose I have owned as many or more 1LEs as anyone in the country. Remember, 1LE means 1 Less Equipment. Yep, roll up windows, pre 98, no AC, no other options just suspension upgrades and a lot less weight. Less weight became impossible with the 5th generation being the size of 3 elephants, so literally a light weight model simply doesn't exist anymore. Even the new Z28 is 600 lbs to heavy. My 93, my 94 and my 98 all had shipping weights at or below 3250 lbs. That was within 50 lbs of the Corvette's weight with the same motor for the equivalent year. It was a wonderful value. No more. They will do a "Performance Model" but it will need 600 hp to carry its own weight around."

Mark T · 07-22-2015, 01:36 AM

I agree but it carries it's weight pretty good for her size. I suppose one could strip down their 1le and make it faster or more nimble in the curves.

But it already is highly competetive.

07-21-2015, 06:04 PM	#1
CN1LE Drives: 20151LE Join Date: May 2015 Location: Ohio Posts: 62	What does 1 LE stand for ? What do the letters represent ? GTO. = grand tarismo. Something ?? What does the 1 LE mean ??

07-21-2015, 06:15 PM	#2
Bad@ssCamaro BeckyD Rocks :-) Drives: 2015 1SS/1LE Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: CT Posts: 5,778 View My Garage	Its an RPO (Regular Production Order) code to upgrade the suspension and handling that started in the late 80's. Not like a model you gave like the GTO - Gran Turismo Omologato __________________ 2015 CRT 1SS/1LE RS/Recaro's/NPP/Nav/Rear vision pkg./BA speaker upgrade. Stage 3 BMR cam, ARH 1 7/8 headers, CAI, BMR 1.25 drop springs, JPSS Billet Bushings, Peddars Cradle Bushings...460 whp...so far....SOLD, but not forgotten!

07-21-2015, 07:22 PM	#3
Egon Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: May 2013 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 977	As Bad@ssCamaro said it's just an RPO code and has no meaning of its own. They are sequential so this is just the next one on the list when they first created the 1LE package on the 3rd gens. Its the same as the Z/28 it was the next RPO code on the list when they came up with the package in 1967, it was after Z27 which is the RPO designation for the SS package on the first gen. __________________

07-21-2015, 08:19 PM	#6
vinman The BBOMG fill-in husband Drives: 2015 2SS/RS 1LE AKA V1LE Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Elmira, NY Posts: 4,458 View My Garage	Limited Edition!!! __________________ UPSTATE C5 MEMBER

07-21-2015, 08:35 PM	#7
Bodywerks Drives: 2015 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Tucson Posts: 866	1LE= what the SS should have been in the first place. __________________ 2015 SS/RS/1LE HSA delete, VMAX throttle body, CAI inc. Intake, PRC255 heads, BTR 660 springs, BTR cryo-treated rockers, PAT G 232/240 .654/.626 110+2, johnson 2110's, Manton 502 pushrods, C5R, Melling high volume/high pressure, Powerbond 25% underdrive pulley, Proform covers, Kooks stepped headers, catless mids, Doug Thorley exhaust. 512rwhp, 446rwtq on a mustang dyno, tuned by Cunningham motorsports.

07-21-2015, 08:15 PM	#4
CN1LE Drives: 20151LE Join Date: May 2015 Location: Ohio Posts: 62	Thanks

07-21-2015, 08:18 PM	#5
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,063	If I remember correctly the 1LE had a "Law Enforcement" connotation from the later 3rd gens or was that the B4C RPO number.

07-21-2015, 08:43 PM	#8
backeddy Banned Drives: 2011 Boxster Spyder (best car ever) Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 1,529	Likely Exhilarating.....

07-21-2015, 08:47 PM	#9
Chris1SS1LE Drives: 2014 Camaro Red Hot 1LE NPP Recaro Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Indiana Posts: 639	I bet it has more to do with Law Enforcement then Limited Edition

07-21-2015, 11:53 PM	#10
javi05 Drives: 14 ss 1le camaro Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: missouri city tx Posts: 175	RPO CODE and Nothing else lol. __________________ 2011 camaro L99 convert. totaled . 2014 camaro 2ss 1LE. blk on blk..stock

07-22-2015, 12:11 AM	#12
OMEN Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oman Posts: 328 View My Garage	Limited Edition __________________ 2017 2SS RED HOT Instegram:@Monther1988 Oman Camaro Team Middle East, Oman 1LE front splitter, ZL1 Corsa Xtreme quad tips, x pipe, ZL1 Rear Diffuser, 1/LE Rear Emblems CoCo 4 Life

07-22-2015, 12:21 AM	#13
JohnnyCruz Drives: 2015 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: NorCal Posts: 27 View My Garage	I heard it means 1 Less Equipment. I came across this online... "Given the 3rd and 4th generation production levels of 80-99 cars/year, it is not relevant financially. I suppose I have owned as many or more 1LEs as anyone in the country. Remember, 1LE means 1 Less Equipment. Yep, roll up windows, pre 98, no AC, no other options just suspension upgrades and a lot less weight. Less weight became impossible with the 5th generation being the size of 3 elephants, so literally a light weight model simply doesn't exist anymore. Even the new Z28 is 600 lbs to heavy. My 93, my 94 and my 98 all had shipping weights at or below 3250 lbs. That was within 50 lbs of the Corvette's weight with the same motor for the equivalent year. It was a wonderful value. No more. They will do a "Performance Model" but it will need 600 hp to carry its own weight around."

07-22-2015, 01:36 AM	#14
Mark T American Gold Whisperer Drives: 2014 White 1LE 2SS/RS/NPP/Rec/Nav Join Date: May 2014 Location: Northern Utah Posts: 838	I agree but it carries it's weight pretty good for her size. I suppose one could strip down their 1le and make it faster or more nimble in the curves. But it already is highly competetive. __________________