Model year · Third Generation
1988 Camaro
The secret 1LE
A track package with no order box — invisible, and built in single digits its first year.
1LE was a track package (Corvette calipers, Caprice front rotors, aluminum driveshaft, baffled fuel tank) developed by a team including John Heinricy — a name better known from Corvette. It appeared on no order form: you triggered it by ordering a hardtop IROC-Z with the G92 axle, G80 limited-slip, and — the essential catch — C41 air-conditioning delete. Because you had to already know the recipe, only about four were delivered in the US its debut year.
Engines
- 2.8 L V6
- 5.0 L TPI V8
- 5.7 L (350) TPI V8 — new top engine
Identification
- 1LE has no unique badging — it's a hidden option combination
Open questions
Still unresolved:
- Confirm the unverified “+4 Canada” 1988 1LE figure