2023 Chevy Camaro LT1: Say Hello To Affordable V8 Performance!

[@cincoinachevy8627]

I have 2023 Chevy Camaro 1SS 1LE and I love it! Car is a beast!

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan]

Wow! This is my dream Chevy muscle car. Great job with your content as always Ben.

[@inlandempress4587]

shes a dream for sure I have the 2022 and completely changed my experience driving all day❤️❤️❤️❤️🤘🏽🤘🏽😝😝

[@bigmacmach1185]

I'm not a camaro guy, but esp nowadays, getting a 455hp muscle car for 41k is a great deal. You can mod the heck out of it and actually have money to do it, lol.

[@jasmondmadison6957]

My 2023 camaro camaro came this past September. Only difference is the interior is red leather. I love it. My best car purchase.

[@ChrisFromFloriduh]

Saving my pennies to upgrade from my 17 Camaro V6 RS to an 2023/24 Camaro SS. Love that V8. It’s unmatched.

[@User_92020]

Yeah but the gas

[@ChrisFromFloriduh]

@@User_92020 fair, haha. I work from home so I fill up like once a month.

[@JohnSmith-oy2so]

Is there going to be a 24?

[@ChrisFromFloriduh]

@@JohnSmith-oy2so From what I’m being told, yep. 2024 will be the last year for the car. Now, weather it will be built until the end of 2023 or the end of 2024 is the question that no one has an answer for. This is what I was told personally. 2024 model year could be the last model year and GM is either making a short model year (from August 2023 - January 2024) or (from August 2023 - December 2024). They can build a model year so long as the actual year is matching. One person from Chevy told me personally that, 2026 model year (build dates from August/September 2025 - August/December 2026) will be the last model year for NASCAR purposes. As the ZL1 will be the Chevrolet NASCAR vehicle until 2026, and GM only races a car that is in production in NASCAR.

[@KeithSansevere]

I just placed an order for a 2023 1LT V6 but I was heavily tempted by this trim. My problem is a V8 would be wasted in NJ traffic lol. This will be my 4th Camaro and I think I'm more excited by this version than the others. Just have a long wait until it's built. I'll look for your 2023 V6 video and check that out. Love your videos. Very informative.

[@BenHardyCars]

I’ll try to find a V6, but most Utah dealers seem to order the Turbo

[@spinninggood]

V6..lol.... make sure you feed the Gerbil that’s going to be running your engine lol

[@1989Falkor]

@@spinninggood 340 ponies

[@KeithSansevere]

@@spinninggood I will don't worry. Obviously you've never sat in stop and go traffic in NJ where there is never a good time to drive lol. The V6 is plenty powerful enough. I also need to drive in the winter with the amount of snow we get here as this is my only car. If I could afford another car I'd spring for the V8.

[@hikisan69]

@@BenHardyCars utah sucks. (born and raised in stg) but then again, the world sucks. no good countries except for salinas ecuador and cordoba argentina 😑😑😑😑

[@malikeve2616]

My 2023 Lt1 Camaro arrived at my dealer car , im so happy

[@Jwdude123]

Something nobody ever hardly mentions is that the LT1 is hundreds of pounds lighter than SS. You’re welcome.

[@elhugeo]

really? what makes it lighter?

[@mattbarth3205]

@@elhugeo it’s in the V6 body which is so much lighter than the SS body, but a downside to that is you get the V6 suspension and not the SS suspension

[@marcusdooit3260]

Yup 3 thousand and sum change 🤝👌

[@Chad_7777]

The suspension is the same (FE3) unless you go magna ride. The weight difference is mostly in the extra cooling features and other factors can be the larger rear brakes and larger rear wheels the SS has that the LT1 does not. It's not really in the body panels from what I have learned.

[@elhugeo]

@@Chad_7777 I see. I've been seeing some measurement specs and noticed the ZL1, LT1 and 1ss2ss have different widths and lengths. Why? Because I'm trying to buy an LT1 then buy OEM ZL1 parts to swap them into. But there's going to be issues of measurements by half an inch to 1 inch!!!!!

[@DelHudson1]

Thank you for this video review. I just purchased a 2023 1SS Camaro convertible 2 weeks ago and have been binge watching Gen 6 videos on these cars. It seems most youtubers are hyping the 2SS 1LE and ZL1 models. The ZL1 is in a class of its own, so I will leave it out of this comparison. By choosing the 1SS, I gave up some creature comforts and front splitter of the 2SS, but I also gave up weight that wasn't worth the price for me. Seeing this video, the RS 1LE is a steal. They all have the same engine with the same HP rating, so the RS, if upgraded to 305 tires on the rear, should be the fastest of the mid-level Camaros because of its lighter weight. That's why I chose the Formula over the Trans Ams years ago. 99% of us never take these cars on a racetrack, so we'll never see the benefit of magnetic suspension. We use them as daily drivers (weather permitting) and get on the throttle once in a while when conditions permit. This video you posted was an eye opener for sure. Thanks again.

[@marty5300]

what a world we live in when a car with a massive v8 is "only" 455 hp.. a decade ago anything north of 250 was a pipe dream. Times have changed a lot.

[@montecarloss305]

I've had my Riverside Blue LT1 on order for about 2 months now. Hoping it moves along in the order process soon. For now, I'll keep eating up these videos!

[@john_frangione]

Mine was ordered in march. Came July

[@jakeweinstein6809]

How long did it take

[@montecarloss305]

@Jake Weinstein hey Jake! Well, my order was finally accepted May 5th and the car actually rolled off the line June 12th, and is currently awaiting transportation from Lansing. Hoping to have it here within the next few weeks. But, I live in rural Ks and my dealer has only ordered 4 Camaros the last two years, so allocation was tough.

[@jones9309]

Great pricepoint for that sweet V8 and over 450 HP I never knew about this model. At the same price with Dodge and Ford you cannot get this performance.

[@Juergen_Mueller]

Thank you for doing without the usual annoying design descriptions and tiring seat test in the back of sports cars with always the same result that everyone knows beforehand and concentrating on the essentials instead!

[@stevensanchez330]

How the hell is nobody talking about this trim? 34k for a brand new manual Camaro v8 THAT’S AMAZING! As long as you can get it for sticker of course. But I think they just bumped the base price to 36,400 still a great value.

[@justindecker8160]

Before covid yiu could find them for 29k

[@chrismaddox1634]

You see for the 24 model year the lt1 starts at $41k! I bought a 21ss in October of 2020 for $37k with the npp exhaust.

[@MrChevrolet94]

Hell yeah brother!!! My Corvette C7 Stingray has it’s exact same engine!!!! LT1 6.2!!!

[@jaydoublebusy]

My 20 RST Silverado is the first 6.2/10 spd widely available from GM.(although noone bought into it)Id love a Hennessy upgrade myself

[@inlandempress4587]

I have the 2022 and I am so in love with ❤️🙏🏽

[@stevesmith6236]

LT1 Camaro, Challenger RT with the 5.7 or Scat pack 392? Bang for the buck says Chevy. I like them all. Hope to get one of the three this Summer.

[@mattbarth3205]

lol a Scat pack shouldn’t even be in the same sentence as a Mustang or Camaro they’re ass

[@driftracerr34]

Agreed. I had an LT1 and recently upgraded to an SS. It’s a great bang for your buck. The bro-tax on the Scatpacks have gotten out of control

[@driftracerr34]

@@mattbarth3205 Scats are extremely overrated. They sound great but they’re going for like 60k if you include the markups. Might as well get a used ZL1 or the new mustang Dark Horse

[@mattbarth3205]

@@driftracerr34 An SS/GT smokes a Scatboat and a ZL1/GT500 also smokes a Hellcat. And on a track, it’s not even fair😭 the only time a Hellcat could maybe win a race is from a roll as long as it doesn’t spin through all 10 of its gears

[@Cam.Ar0]

I really wanna get that car. Especially what the rumors are about them ending camaros 😢

[@Kunani19]

Chevy Camaro is my favorite! 👏

[@NadimTaj]

Absolutely yes😊

[@blove2844]

Ben hardy just drove the car I bought the exact same one 😂

[@User_92020]

What is the gas tank capacity? Is it 19 gallons?

[@mcarlkv53]

2LT V6 for me… 335 HP…. Plenty of power for me… 10 speed auto, lower car insurance, more mpg, and it takes regular gas!

[@Snowman2k]

Im waiting for mine from michigan to here at VA.. Im so excited 😩

[@NovaHDPvP]

Love it - but its terrifying they sell these with 245s in the rear. Those small tires will kill someone who buys this for performance, and hits it on the streets one good time.

[@tammybarton9518]

I didn't like a camaro since 02 til this one wonder what it runs quarter mile in

[@alexv5581]

The price got increased by a couple of grand, not sure if it's still considered "affordable"

[@jmhellison]

This isn't affordable anymore 😔 It's like $40k at all the places I'm looking at

[@ericp.9588]

The hard plastic on the door is a definite turn off. Would probably upgrade to the next level. The V8 is pretty impressive, however.

[@spinninggood]

Fuck that cheap plastic,all these idiots are doing is buying a stripped down Camario

[@JIBBS1017]

How many horses

[@johnguilfoyle5341]

Does the manual come with the tremic

[@jeffkelly9197]

Yes

[@HansiKlein]

What the actual duck... You are almost look like me 😂

[@BriceGibson]

So the V8 got 160 on a dash. I thought that was V6

[@toinfinitiandbeyond9209]

What's the top speed on v8 1lt?

[@driftracerr34]

It has the v6 limiter on it so it caps you off at 150. If you tune the limiter off it’ll go just as fast as a stock ss

[@scottbrawley407]

2023 Chevrolet Camaro LT1 RS!

[@barroncrist5779]

I thought because of slow sales Chevy was discontinuing the Camaro.

[@driftracerr34]

That’s the lie they try to feed us. They never market the thing and they don’t pick up these orders fast enough. They also are getting pressured by the leftists to go hybrid or full EV. They rather make money off trucks/suv and mom cars. Of course basic traffic will sell more than sports cars, but that never stopped all these manufacturers.

[@toinfinitiandbeyond9209]

What's the top speed on lt1 v8?

[@Chad_7777]

Says 150 I believe but that is electronically limited due to the all season tires on the LT1. The SS is not limited like the LT1 as it comes with summer only tires rated for higher speed.

[@ayoooooodaniel]

@@Chad_7777 could probably be tuned out huh

[@Chad_7777]

@@ayoooooodaniel Oh yeah. Tuners do it all the time.

[@roberts1440]

Video won’t load for some reason

[@Nahhmah]

For $10k more you can get the 2 SS with 1LE paired with a manual transmission and it would still be a great value

[@BenHardyCars]

10k is a big jump for most, especially with todays interest rates

[@Nahhmah]

@@BenHardyCars I agree, however it's the next best thing to buying the ZL1 IMO

[@dallasfrost1996]

Any camaro Is a great value honestly.

[@elhugeo]

@@Nahhmah 2ss is the way to go. this base model looks hideous unless you're going to put in mods yourself. if you cant put together a 5 to 6k down in a matter of a few months, then maybe you shouldn't even be buying this "base mode" which totals to about 50k when fully amortized. sell your current car, sell your electronics, and get yourself a 2nd temporary job. save that 6k to get into a 2ss

[@elhugeo]

guys with the credit scores under 600 are the ones buying up the base models. despite the current rates, my credit union is still offering me 3% apr on new cars

[@ygryghgtyy1892]

why is the driving for the camaro ss is better than zl1

[@driftracerr34]

Some people like the N/A feel better. That’s why some people choose to stay NA FBO and Cam swap rather than put on a blower

[@supernova8715]

Can you get that with a manual?

[@BenHardyCars]

Yes

[@greendusk93]

Can't wait to eventually see your review on the 2024 Mustang!

[@sleepwalker29]

Canadian made Camaros.

[@andrewjarvis7777]

psh I seriously doubt you could haul much hay in that

[@johneel7766]

And for $47700 u can get a 1ss 1le

[@LT1_Danny]

Which is a lot slower. I've walked one in my LT1.

[@johneel7766]

@@LT1_Danny im assuming you are talking about a straight line race? The 1LE is made for a track with turns . There are lots of cars straight line faster then a SS 1LE but for the price of a 1SS 1 LE is a great track car straight out of the box

[@LT1_Danny]

@@johneel7766 Yes, I am, but let's be honest though, the majority of people don't go to the track. I know of many people who got the 1LE just because of the looks. To each their own though.

[@driftracerr34]

@@LT1_Danny It is slower. Due to the LT1 being lighter but it’s not a lot slower. That’s an exaggeration. Source: I’ve owned both cars

[@electedds2996]

My LT1 was 50 grand. How is that affordable?

[@angelg.5751]

Dam they put that thang on ya 😂

[@driftracerr34]

You either put in a lot of add-ons or the Dealer took you behind the woodshed

[@electedds2996]

There's a thing called Google they are going for 40,000 or 54,000. That is the price you're not getting an LT1 V8 small block for no $30,000. I don't know where you guys live at. I live in Columbus Ohio and that's the price of it.Oh yes I did put a lot of add-ons on my car. It's custom-made and also I would like to add LT1 is an engine V8 small block 2 SS 1SS those are all the same cars you're talking about trims that's it.

[@driftracerr34]

@@electedds2996 Not even my SS cost that much. And mine is a 2023 10 Speed

[@driftracerr34]

@@electedds2996 MSRP is 37-38 now for the 6 speed. They used to be 33-34 a couple years back before the price increase. 50K for an LT1... dealership is making some bank.

[@bondjames652]

Why make it ugly?

[@tharedone3482]

If it doesn't have a V8 under the hood it's NOT a Camaro and the same goes for the Mustang! And it's certainly not a muscle car. 4 cylinder, V6.....🤔🤢 Adding aftermarket exhaust, doesn't make it better.

[@mikedaleiden7725]

You missed something. This review was on the LT1 model with the 6.2L V8.

[@drew0495]

just buy what u like lol

[@dallasfrost1996]

This one has a V8.

[@tharedone3482]

I'm well aware of what the video was about, this comment is for the people in the comments thinking about dumbing it down; getting Anything less than a V8 in the Camaro.

[@tharedone3482]

@@dallasfrost1996 I'm aware of that fact. .

[@aaronmartell3046]

The only bad thing is those small rear tires

[@ChuuckKnight]

Bare bones LT1 is $43k.... if you want it to actually look like a Camaro it will go up to $53k real quick.