Chevrolet · 2017–2024 · track setup

Camaro SS 1LE 6th

The SS 1LE is GM's track package for the Alpha-platform Camaro: FE4 magnetic dampers derived from the ZL1, an electronic limited-slip differential, six-piston Brembo fronts, and a factory track-cooling package for engine oil, transmission and differential. It is a precise, confidence-inspiring car that mostly needs front camber, brake fluid and tires to run with much more expensive machinery.
Engine
6.2 L V8 (LT1)
Power
455 hp
Weight
≈3,685 lb (SS manual)
Layout
Front-engine
Drive
RWD
Performance planner ↓

These are starting points gathered from the sources listed at the bottom, not a guarantee. Cars, tires and parts vary: have a reputable alignment shop set your car, check factory specs for road use, and change one thing at a time.

01On track

Strengths
  • +Factory engine oil, transmission and differential coolers
  • +Very communicative, stable chassis with magnetic dampers
  • +Six-piston Brembo fronts with two-piece rotors
  • +Wide 285/305 Goodyear Supercar 3 tires from the factory
Watch out for
  • −Heavy for its size; brakes and tires are consumables
  • −Front camber limited without plates or adjustable lower arms
  • −Poor outward visibility can make traffic awkward in HPDE run groups

02Alignment

Where to start the alignment.

Alignment · starting points
VIEWED FROM BEHIND · CAMBER EXAGGERATED ×3-3.1°FRONT L-3.1°FRONT R-2.0°REAR L-2.0°REAR R
FrontRear
Camberabout -3.0° to -3.2°about -2.0°
Toeabout zeroslight toe-in

An owner-reported track build ran -3.2° / -2.0°. Hoosier recommends about -3° for its DOT radials.

Sources [6,7]

03Tires & brakes

Tires and brakes

  • 200TW endurance
    • Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS
    • Yokohama Advan A052
    • Falken Azenis RT660+
    Factory 285/30R20 front, 305/30R20 rear; owner track builds commonly move to 19-inch wheels
    Sources [1,6,11,8,9]
  • Max-performance summer
    • Goodyear Supercar 3 (factory fitment)
    • Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
    • Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2
    Factory 285/30R20 / 305/30R20
    Sources [1,10]
  • R-compound / slick
    • Hoosier TrackAttack Race R8
    Size to your wheel widths (usually 19-inch track wheels)

    Heat-cycle new tires; minimum 26 psi cold.

    Sources [7]
Brake pads

Dedicated track compound; Vorshlag stocks G-LOC pads for the SS 1LE six-piston fronts and four-piston Brembo rears (endurance compound available)

Brake fluid

Motul RBF600 / RBF660

Sources [1,4]

04Known issues on track

Fix these before they find you.

  • Use the factory cooling, then monitor it

    The 1LE package includes engine oil, transmission and differential coolers. Keep them clean and log temperatures in hot weather before adding power. [1]

  • Front camber and tire shoulders

    Vorshlag's plates add up to about 2.5° of extra negative camber (fit OEM, Magneride and Koni struts, not Multimatic DSSV). Adjustable front lower arms and rear upper arms with eccentric lockouts add camber range, and the rear arms are described as needed on lowered cars. [2,3]

  • Brake fluid and pads

    Shops stock track pads for the SS 1LE six-piston front and four-piston rear Brembos, including endurance compounds, plus racing fluid. Stock street pads and fluid are the usual first failure. [4]

05Modification roadmap

In the order that pays off.

  1. 0
    Safety & reliability first

    Safety and reliability first

    • Racing brake fluid and track padsThe first things to give up on a heavy car.
    • Clean and check the factory coolersThey are only effective if airflow is unobstructed.
  2. 1
    Tires & alignment

    Tires and alignment

    • Front camber plates or adjustable lower armsGets the front camber the tires need.
    • 200TW endurance tires, often on 19-inch wheelsMore choice and lower cost than 20-inch sizes.
  3. 2
    Suspension & brakes

    Suspension

    • Rear upper arms with eccentric lockoutAdds rear camber range and holds settings.
  4. 3
    Power & aero

    Power last

    • Power only once brakes and tires are sortedThe LT1 is already strong for the chassis on 200TW tires.

06Performance planner

What each upgrade is worth on this car.

Pick upgrades and see the estimated lap-time change on a reference circuit, how much margin your brakes and engine have late in a session, and which changes buy durability rather than speed.

Performance planner · Camaro SS 1LE 6th genModel estimate
Tires
Brake pads
Brake fluid
Brake cooling
Brakes
Alignment
Suspension
Differential
Weight
Power
Cooling
Oil system
Aero
1:46.84stock 1:46.84−0.0%

Reference circuit (fictional, 3.5 km). Late lap includes brake fade and heat derating once the system runs out of margin.

T1T2T3T4T5T6T7T8SPEED · your plan vs stock · top 136 mph
Brake fade marginFades
Engine heat marginHolds
Oil starvation riskLow
Tire life (relative)100%
Sensitivity · each upgrade alone vs stock (late lap)
  • R-compound tires−5.99%load ↑
  • 200TW endurance tires−3.10%load ↑
  • Street/track pads−1.00%durability ↑
  • Race pads−1.00%durability ↑
  • High-temp fluid−1.00%durability ↑
  • Brake cooling ducts−1.00%durability ↑
  • Big brake kit−1.00%durability ↑
  • Track alignment−0.99%
  • Coilovers + sway bars−0.83%
  • Splitter + wing−0.81%
  • Limited-slip differential−0.67%load ↑
  • Lighter wheels + seat−0.10%
  • Oil cooler + radiator±0durability ↑
  • Oil system (baffles / accumulator)±0
  • Intake, exhaust, tune±0load ↑
This car’s roadmap below starts with: Racing brake fluid and track pads · Clean and check the factory coolers · Front camber plates or adjustable lower arms · 200TW endurance tires, often on 19-inch wheels

Estimates from a simplified point-mass lap simulation of Camaro SS 1LE 6th gen (3,686 lb, 455 hp) on a fictional circuit, with generic effects for each upgrade category. Good for comparing options on the same car, not for predicting your lap time. Real results depend on the driver, the exact parts, the track and the conditions.

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Sources

Last reviewed 2026-10-18. Summaries are TRACK’s own wording; follow the links for the original detail. Product and brand names belong to their owners.

  1. [1]Chevrolet Camaro (sixth generation): SS 1LE package contentsWikipedia · accessed 2026-10
  2. [2]Vorshlag 6th Gen (2016+) Camaro Camber Plates for OEM style springsVorshlag Motorsports · accessed 2026-10
  3. [3]6th Gen Camaro suspension: SPL front lower arms, rear upper arms with eccentric lockoutVorshlag Motorsports · accessed 2026-10
  4. [4]6th Gen Camaro brakes: G-LOC pads, Motul fluidVorshlag Motorsports · accessed 2026-10
  5. [5]2017 Camaro SS 1LE track setup (owner-reported)LapMeta · accessed 2026-10
  6. [6]Chevrolet 6th Gen Camaro SS 1LE fitment galleries (owner-reported alignment)Apex Wheels · accessed 2026-10
  7. [7]Circuit Racing tires: DOT radials (R7 / A7, replaced by TrackAttack Race R8 / A8), break-in, camber and pressure guidanceHoosier Racing Tire · accessed 2026-10
  8. [8]Tire Test Results (2025 extreme performance summer road course and real-world tests)Tire Rack · accessed 2026-10
  9. [9]2025 Tire Rack Extreme Performance Track Tyre TestTyre Reviews · accessed 2026-10
  10. [10]MICHELIN Pilot Sport family (Pilot Sport 4 S, Pilot Sport Cup 2, Pilot Sport Cup 2 R)Michelin · accessed 2026-10
  11. [11]Chevrolet 6th Gen Camaro SS 1LE with 19" ARC-8 wheels (owner-reported alignment)Apex Wheels · accessed 2026-10
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