[jfkheat]

I have found a 2018 ZL1 that I like. How do I tell if is a 1LE car? It has the black wrapped hood and tall wing on the trunk. I realize that those could have been added. What else would I need to look at? What option codes are 1LE only?
Thank you, James

[2023_ZL1-AUTO]

Originally Posted by jfkheat

I have found a 2018 ZL1 that I like. How do I tell if is a 1LE car? It has the black wrapped hood and tall wing on the trunk. I realize that those could have been added. What else would I need to look at? What option codes are 1LE only?
Thank you, James

Does it have the dive planes (canards) on the front end in front and there should be I think, some type of shock tower adjustments like 1LE's does under the hood? Also Red Brake Calipers? But I'm guessing!

[ZPirate]

The ZL1 1LE package includes:

Satin Black hood wrap
19 inch black wheels with Goodyear® Eagle® F1 SuperCar 3R 305/30R19 front and 325/30R19 rear, summer-only tires
Visible carbon fiber weave hood insert
Visible weave carbon fiber rear spoiler
Performance suspension with DSSV™ dampers

[jfkheat]

Thank you for the responses. I don't think it is a 1LE car. It came with 20" wheels. Here are a couple pictures.

[Z OH 6]

Originally Posted by jfkheat

Thank you for the responses. I don't think it is a 1LE car. It came with 20" wheels. Here are a couple pictures.

Rarely do people swap the 19's for 20's. Many people add the aero components, but most people don't go through the trouble of swapping to red calipers though which makes me think its possible. Really need to open the hood to see the top of the struts for confirmation.

[jfkheat]

Originally Posted by Z OH 6

Rarely do people swap the 19's for 20's. Many people add the aero components, but most people don't go through the trouble of swapping to red calipers though which makes me think its possible. Really need to open the hood to see the top of the struts for confirmation.

I found the options list on the dealers site. It came with 20" wheels from the factory according to the list.

R0G - TIRES, 285/30R20 FRONT AND 305/30R20 REAR, BLACKWALL, SUMMER ONLY

Here is an under hood picture.

[2023_ZL1-AUTO]

Not sure those look right... but again, I'm not a 1LE expert either!

[Z OH 6]

Looks like a standard ZL1 with aero add-ons and red calipers.

[Rnovrit]

It is most likely not a 1LE. It is missing the bright blue adjustable camber plates in the pic. These would go with the bright blue multimatic shocks/struts that a 1LE would have. It is also missing the smoked rear tail lights. Another little thing to check for is the release to fold down the rear seats. On a 1LE it is missing to save weight. (Though this has been debated as the mechanism is still there.) Also, is it a manual or automatic transmission? In 2018, the 1LE package was only available with the 6-speed manual. The automatic was not offered until 2019 model year. A bit hard to tell in the pic but the front splitter and lower rocker panel seam to be to glossy. 1LE cars have these in a matte black. Regular ZL1’s have these in a higher gloss.

[ZPirate]

Originally Posted by jfkheat

I found the options list on the dealers site. It came with 20" wheels from the factory according to the list.

R0G - TIRES, 285/30R20 FRONT AND 305/30R20 REAR, BLACKWALL, SUMMER ONLY

Here is an under hood picture.

It's definitely not a 1LE if it came with 20" wheels and 285/305 tires.

[Vigilante375]

In the engine bay you can clearly tell its a non 1LE. The top of the shocks isn't recessed and has that "cap" if you want to call it that on there.

Also the 1LE came with no rear set fold down pull tab. Even though the rear of the hardware is there GM didn't want to install the pull tab and can be easily added afterwards.

[jfkheat]

Originally Posted by Rnovrit

It is most likely not a 1LE. It is missing the bright blue adjustable camber plates in the pic. These would go with the bright blue multimatic shocks/struts that a 1LE would have. It is also missing the smoked rear tail lights. Another little thing to check for is the release to fold down the rear seats. On a 1LE it is missing to save weight. (Though this has been debated as the mechanism is still there.) Also, is it a manual or automatic transmission? In 2018, the 1LE package was only available with the 6-speed manual. The automatic was not offered until 2019 model year. A bit hard to tell in the pic but the front splitter and lower rocker panel seam to be to glossy. 1LE cars have these in a matte black. Regular ZL1’s have these in a higher gloss.

I didn't know that all 1LEs were manual trans before 2019. This is definately not a 1LE since it is automatic trans.

Thank you all for your reponses. I still like the look of the car. I may check into it more.