[Gen6_1Le]

Originally Posted by DRKS1D3

Here's a brainstorm that just hit me. How about eliminating the SS 1LE, adding some more performance mods, placing the Z/28 badge on it and set the MSRP at ~$50-55k? Thoughts?

The 1Le package has been very successful for chevy , even back in the late 80s and thru most of the 90s the 1Le package made the Z28 a true track competitor. I doubt they would dump the 1Le for the Z28 , they could make a base Z28 and a Z28/1Le which the base could fall into that $50-$55 k range .

[RedonBlackRS]

Originally Posted by DRKS1D3

The 1LS trim level is the bargain basement Turbo 4 or V6 model. I'm guessing you mean a 1SS trim level?.

Nope.
I mean a 1LS V8.
My original post explained that it would be just an LS trim with a V8. No bigger/wider/stickier tires, no upgraded infotainment/extra speakers, no rear wing, no RS lighting. Literally just a 1LS trim as it is, but with a V8.
It'd go for $33,495. Right around where the V6 1LE is priced, but for a completely different customer.

Then a Z/28 package would be added to it for $7,000. Keep the weight down and price at $40,495, between a 1SS and a 1SS 1LE, but more hardcore than either one.
The Z/28 would only add performance options like the ZL1 1LE's thinner rear window, a cheaper version of the ZL1 1LE's aero kit, lightweight wheels, Brembos, and DSSVs.

[oldman]

The DSSV kit handling kit where the DSSV shocks themselves make up the bulk of the OEM cost, is like $6K already.

[Syclone1LE]

Light light light, preferably naturally aspirated otherwise Turbo, 650 foot pounds of torque and 650 horsepower and maybe take a little depending on how much weight they can shave off, wide body, active aerodynamics that actually produce usable downforce, and keep AC in the car, use the truck seats from the Corvette, and either make the spool valve suspension about 5 more adjustable justable, or just keep the Magnetic Ride, and take the back seat out completely as well as the rear deck so you can put a small mattress back in there because I'll probably be sleeping there

[shaffe]

Originally Posted by Syclone1LE

Light light light, preferably naturally aspirated otherwise Turbo, 650 foot pounds of torque and 650 horsepower and maybe take a little depending on how much weight they can shave off, wide body, active aerodynamics that actually produce usable downforce, and keep AC in the car, use the truck seats from the Corvette, and either make the spool valve suspension about 5 more adjustable justable, or just keep the Magnetic Ride, and take the back seat out completely as well as the rear deck so you can put a small mattress back in there because I'll probably be sleeping there

So essentially the ZLE, that's pretty much what you described lol

[gosutag]

Me

[Jeb114]

This thread died in February. RIP,

[BradfordCamaro]

Originally Posted by Jeb114

This thread died in February. RIP,

But it's back.... New year. A New Hope.


Forum member is stripping out his 1LE for ultimate weight reduction.


That would be a perfect for a Z/28.


Stripped ZL1 1LE with N/A LT1 with 600HP. No Heat. No A/C. No Carpet. No rear seats. 2 Racing buckets like Porsche Cup cars.
400lbs lighter


All out track beater.

[tbrennyZL1]

Originally Posted by BradfordCamaro

But it's back.... New year. A New Hope.


Forum member is stripping out his 1LE for ultimate weight reduction.


That would be a perfect for a Z/28.


Stripped ZL1 1LE with N/A LT1 with 600HP. No Heat. No A/C. No Carpet. No rear seats. 2 Racing buckets like Porsche Cup cars.
400lbs lighter


All out track beater.

I don’t think they can get the LT1 to 600hp and pass emissions. Beyond the engine why would GM build and sell this anyways! It has no mass appeal and honestly if above is what you want why wouldn’t you buy a ZLE and strip it down. I never understand why so many people say they want this but can’t just strip the next best thing down! Aren’t most of the people that want this “gear heads” anyways.

[shaffe]

Originally Posted by BradfordCamaro

But it's back.... New year. A New Hope.


Forum member is stripping out his 1LE for ultimate weight reduction.


That would be a perfect for a Z/28.


Stripped ZL1 1LE with N/A LT1 with 600HP. No Heat. No A/C. No Carpet. No rear seats. 2 Racing buckets like Porsche Cup cars.
400lbs lighter


All out track beater.

So basically a COPO but for turns.

[tbrennyZL1]

Originally Posted by shaffe

So basically a COPO but for turns.

So this, unfortunately a ridiculous cost.

https://www.motortrend.com/news/the-...-now-for-sale/

[Bhobbs]

The 6th gen was finished with the refresh.

[2SSRS@Gen5diy]

Originally Posted by Bhobbs

The 6th gen was finished with the refresh.

sounds right to me, all the parts we hope for are now used by the GT500, and do we think there will be a 7th gen?

[Gen6_1Le]

Originally Posted by 2SSRS@Gen5diy

sounds right to me, all the parts we hope for are now used by the GT500, and do we think there will be a 7th gen?

I can't say I'm part of your "We" ,If there is a 7th gen Z28 i don't want it to be anything like the GT500 . The Z28 was never made to be a straight line car and would not be a competitor for the GT500, leave that to the Zl1/1Le which I'm sure will still be faster around a track. I think the better question is will the Z28 be necessary in the 7th gen. As with the 6th gen the Z28 may just not needed . If there is a 7th gen Z28 it should be built around a AWD Hybrid platform ,its time .