1969 Corvette Specifications
The 1969 Corvette was again a Stingray -- spelled as one word on the front fenders. For this model year, the designers worked hard to address complaints from the previous year, to give a smoother and more pleasant ride. Here are the specifications for the 1969 Corvette:
 For the 1969 Corvette, the base small-block V-8 went to 350 cubic inches and 300 or 350 bhp. Among big-block options was a mighty new L88 version with aluminum block and a nominal 430 bhp. |
| Vehicle Specifications | Convertible | Coupe |
| Wheelbase, inches | 98.0 | 98.0 |
| Length, inches | 182.5 | 182.5 |
| Width, inches | 69.0 | 69.0 |
| Track, inches | front: 58.7 rear: 59.4 | front: 58.7 rear: 59.4 |
| Height, inches | 47.9 | 47.9 |
| Curb weight, pounds | 3,425 | 3,260 |
Mechanical Specifications (2-door convertible/coupe)
Suspension
front: Independent; upper and lower A-arms, coil springs, tubular hydraulic shock absorbers, antiroll bar
rear: Independent, lateral leaf springs, struts, U-joint halfshafts, trailing arms, tubular hydraulic shock absorbers
Wheels/Tires
8x15
Brakes
front: 11.75-inch disc
rear: 11.75-inch disc
Transmission
3-speed manual (std)
4-speed manual (opt)
3-speed Hydra-Matic (opt)
Standard axle ratio
3.36:1
Engine Specifications
| Type | ohv V-8 | ohv V-8 | ohv V-8 | ohv V-8 | ohv V-8 |
| Displacement, liters/cu inch | 5.7/350 | 5.7/350 | 7.0/427 | 7.0/427 | 7.0/427 |
| Bore × stroke, inches | 4.00 x 3.48 | 4.00 x 3.48 | 4.25 x 3.76 | 4.25 x 3.76 | 4.25 x 3.76 |
| Fuel Management | 1 x 4-bbl. | 1 x 4-bbl. | 3 x 2-bbl. | 3 x 2-bbl. | 1 x 4-bbl. |
| Horsepower @ rpm | 300 @ 4,800 | 350 @ 5,600 | 400 @ 5,400 | 435 @ 5,800 | 430 @ 5,200 |
| Torque @ rpm, pound-foot | 380 @ 3,200 | 380 @ 3,600 | 460 @ 3,600 | 460 @ 4,000 | 450 @ 4,400 |
Published Performance Numbers
| Acceleration | 300 hp, 3-sp automatic |
| 0-60 mph, sec | 8.4 |
| 0-100 mph, sec | 21.7 |
| 1/4-mile, sec @ mph | NA |
Vehicle Production and Base Prices
| Car Type | Production | Price |
| 2-door convertible | 16,633 | $4,438.00 |
| 2-door coupe | 22,129 | 4,781.00 |
Options and Production
| Option | Production | Price |
| Leather Seats | 3,729 | $79.00 |
| Soft Ray Tinted Glass, all | 31,270 | 16.90 |
| Power Windows | 9,816 | 63.20 |
| Headrests | 38,762 | 17.95 |
| Custom Shoulder Belts (std w/coupe) | 600 | 42.15 |
| Auxiliary Hardtop | 7,878 | 252.80 |
| Vinyl Covering | 3,266 | 57.95 |
| Rear Window Defroster | 2,485 | 32.65 |
| Air Conditioning | 11,859 | 428.70 |
| Special Front and Rear Suspension | 1,661 | 36.90 |
| Positraction Rear Axle, all ratios | 36,965 | 46.35 |
| Power Brakes | 16,876 | 42.15 |
| Special Heavy Duty Brakes | 115 | 384.45 |
| Engine Block Heater | 824 | 10.55 |
| Transistor Ignition System | 5,702 | 81.10 |
| 390 hp Engine | 10,531 | 221.20 |
| 350 hp Engine | 12,846 | 131.65 |
| 400 hp Engine | 2,072 | 326.55 |
| 435 hp Engine | 2,722 | 437.10 |
| 430 hp Engine | 116 | 1,032.15 |
| Aluminum Cylinder Heads with L71 | 390 | 832.05 |
| 4-speed Manual Transmission | 16,507 | 184.80 |
| 4-speed Manual Transmission, close ratio | 13,741 | 184.80 |
| 4-speed Manual Transmission, close ratio, heavy duty | 101 | 290.40 |
| Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission | 8,161 | 221.80 |
| Side Mount Exhaust System | 4,355 | 147.45 |
| Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column | 10,325 | 84.30 |
| Power Steering | 22,866 | 105.35 |
| Deluxe Wheel Covers | 8,073 | 57.95 |
| Red Stripe Tires, F70 x 15 nylon | 5,210 | 31.30 |
| White Stripe Tires, F70 x 15 nylon | 21,379 | 31.30 |
| White Letter Tires, F70 x 15 nylon | 2,398 | 33.15 |
| Front Fender Louver Trim | 11,962 | 21.10 |
| Alarm System | 12,436 | 26.35 |
| Speed Warning Indicator | 3,561 | 11.60 |
| AM/FM Radio | 33,871 | 172.75 |
| AM/FM Radio, stereo | 4,114 | 278.10 |
| Special L88 (aluminum block) | 2 | 4,718.35 |
Color Choices (Production numbers not available)
| Color Choice | Color Choice | Color Choice |
| Tuxedo Black | Can-Am White | Monza Red |
| LeMans Blue | Riverside Gold | Fathom Green |
| Daytona Yellow | Cortez Silver | Burgundy |
| Monaco Orange |
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