[Mister Will]

Its a bone head question to get some honest answers.

For those fortunate to have a second car for recreational purposes would you choose the 1LE over the ZL1?

There is the obvious performance/power advantages of a ZL1. But then the added practical points such as mpg, weight and NA engine. While the ZL1 will be a monster, a 460 HP 6.2 liter engine is very capable.

Anybody here who would take a 1LE over a ZL1?

Thanks

[BRMike]

I am anxiously awaiting pricing for the 1LE. The reason I may choose the 1LE over the ZL1 is price. Although pricing is not currently available for either, I think it's safe to say the ZL1 will be approximately $15,000 more than the 1LE.

[Bhobbs]

Price

No desire for a supercharged engine

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by Mister Will

Its a bone head question to get some honest answers.

For those fortunate to have a second car for recreational purposes would you choose the 1LE over the ZL1?

There is the obvious performance/power advantages of a ZL1. But then the added practical points such as mpg, weight and NA engine. While the ZL1 will be a monster, a 460 HP 6.2 liter engine is very capable.

Anybody here who would take a 1LE over a ZL1?

Thanks

HUGE differential in price. Probably +/- $15,000.

The SS/1LE package offers buyers the ZL1's suspension setup and wheel/tire combo with specially-fitted brakes (for the 1LE application), ELSD, Recaro seats, and Performance Traction Management. Depending on the price-point...it's going to be a phenomenal bargain!

The LT1 will be more than capable of throwing such a light, nimble weapon around a road course...in some cases, it may be more fun because you can wring out all 455 hp. The weight balance will be a little better, it will probably turn in a little quicker, and it'll be cheaper to maintain in all metrics.

If they offered this package with the 2SS trim, I think I'd be all over it. But I have to have a 2SS interior...nevertheless, I'm not upset to have a ZL1 in my sights for next year.

[SS 1LE]

Price. But I also am not a huge supercharger fan...now if the ZL1 was twin turbocharged, then I would have a big decision to make. But it's not...

[Imp]

<-- will be getting 1LE and not ZL1. I have zero desire for that additional power that comes with the ZL1.

--kC

[mjk3888]

Originally Posted by Mr. Wyndham

HUGE differential in price. Probably +/- $15,000.

The SS/1LE package offers buyers the ZL1's suspension setup and wheel/tire combo with specially-fitted brakes (for the 1LE application), ELSD, Recaro seats, and Performance Traction Management. Depending on the price-point...it's going to be a phenomenal bargain!

The LT1 will be more than capable of throwing such a light, nimble weapon around a road course...in some cases, it may be more fun because you can wring out all 455 hp. The weight balance will be a little better, it will probably turn in a little quicker, and it'll be cheaper to maintain in all metrics.

If they offered this package with the 2SS trim, I think I'd be all over it. But I have to have a 2SS interior...nevertheless, I'm not upset to have a ZL1 in my sights for next year.

1.) I get all the handling without the unnecessary additional power. 455hp with a few minor bolt ons is PLENTY!

2.) I have no interest in an Automatic much less a 10 speed.

3.) With performance data recorder and performance traction management I get all the goodies that I once thought would remain exclusive to the Corvette.

My only gripe like many others here is that I wish I got some more of the 2SS luxuries. Personally the only ones I will miss are the heated wheel and climate controlled seats. The way I see it the Suede won't be as bad as leather would be. Hot leather seats are much more uncomfortable than suede, same in the cold. Even so I could probably spend a little money and swap some 2LT 1LE seats and a heated suede wheel in. Then I would have zero complaints. This car fits my wants, needs, and wallet perfectly!

I'm certain that LT4 power in a Camaro will be intoxicating, but why pay all that additional money when all it gets you is more (potentially unusable) HP and a few exclusive trim pieces.

I think a better question will be, why a 1LE and not a Z/28 once it gets here. 1LE and Z/28 owners are cut more from the same cloth than ZL1 owners are. ZL1 is much more the High HP Grand Touring car than the Track Rat. Although I'm not sure how much you can call a car with automatic climate control, navigation, and Apple Car Play a track rat anymore.

[agl_bst]

Originally Posted by Bhobbs

Price

No desire for a supercharged engine

but mostly no desire for a supercharged engine. the gt350 is also hard to find at msrp

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by mjk3888

1LE and Z/28 owners are cut more from the same cloth than ZL1 owners are. ZL1 is much more the High HP Grand Touring car than the Track Rat. Although I'm not sure how much you can call a car with automatic climate control, navigation, and Apple Car Play a track rat anymore.

I wouldn't go quite that far...each car has it's own "mix" of owners.

The 1LE has track enthusiasts...and appearance fans.

The ZL1 has track enthusiasts...HP-only junkies...and status buyers.

The Z/28 has track enthusiasts...and (at least for last generation) investment garage-queen buyers.

Make no mistake: when the ZL1 is not cruising down the boulevard, it will excel at track duty...and will be able to put all of it's power down to produce lap times as fast or faster than the last-gen Z/28. It may not be a "track rat"...but really no street car is anymore, except perhaps the GT3s and Z/28s of the world...

What that means, is that the 1LE benefits from all the chassis and handling goodness that gets the ZL1 around bends, but without about 150-200 lbs of extra engine & drivetrain weight.

[at7000ft]

Originally Posted by Mr. Wyndham

HUGE differential in price. Probably +/- $15,000.

The SS/1LE package offers buyers the ZL1's suspension setup and wheel/tire combo with specially-fitted brakes (for the 1LE application), ELSD, Recaro seats, and Performance Traction Management. Depending on the price-point...it's going to be a phenomenal bargain!

The LT1 will be more than capable of throwing such a light, nimble weapon around a road course...in some cases, it may be more fun because you can wring out all 455 hp. The weight balance will be a little better, it will probably turn in a little quicker, and it'll be cheaper to maintain in all metrics.

Just about like choosing between the current C7 Z06 and the new C7 Grand Sport coming this summer.

[maraging]

Price!

[Eric SS]

It all comes down to price for me. Once I know the price of both, I'll make my decision.

[thescreensavers]

Price is the biggest factory if I could afford the ZL1 and it was manual probably get that but it leaves at least an upgrade in the future

[OldJedi]

This is a really good question. The 1LE will have the lot of pieces from the ZL1 including Recaro seats, suede steering wheel and shifter, 6 piston/4 piston Brembo brakes, suspension and tire size. If the 1LE came as a 2SS, it might make my decision a bit easier.

I have a 2012 ZL1 and a 2015 Corvette so I know the power of both engines. I have tracked both cars and taken both on long trips. I enjoy both for different reasons. The ZL1's S/C whine and brute force is incredibly intoxicating. The Vette's LT1 pulls as quick as the LSA and I just love the interior and all of it's amenities. Other than at a track I rarely get deep into either of their power bands on the street.

I wanted the first ZL1 that was built but had to settle for all the constraints to clear before I got mine. By getting the first year, I missed out on the larger radio display, Recaro seats and a couple of smaller amenities. This time around, I'm going to wait for the ZL1, 1LE and the Z28 to come out and have some track time under their belts before I make a decision. It will be interesting to see how quick the three cars are and what engine they choose for the Z28.