Camaro 1LE Laps Virginia International Raceway in 2:58.34
 The 2013 road-racing inspired Chevrolet Camaro 1LE, with Camaro engineer Aaron Link behind the wheel, lapped the famed Virginia International Raceway (VIR) 'Grand Course' in 2:58.34 – a time previously accomplished by only the upper echelon of performance cars.
The $3,500 1LE package is available on Camaro 1SS and 2 SS coupes, with a manual transmission. A Camaro 1SS with the 1LE package starts at $37,035, including destination, making it one of the most affordable, most capable performance cars offered by any manufacturer.
'The Camaro 1LE combines the best elements of the SS and the ZL1 with a focus on handling,' said Al Oppenheiser, Camaro chief engineer. 'We optimized every part of the SS for improved track driving, including gear ratios, suspension tuning, and chassis mounts. The result really brings the Camaro SS alive at every turn – whether you're carving through your favorite backroads or working on lap times on the track.
'Best of all, the Camaro 1LE is $10,000 less than its nearest competitor,' Oppenheiser said. 'For drivers looking for an affordable way to get on the track, what they save with the 1LE will the cover a lot of days at the track.'
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