Home Archive 1969 Chevrolet Nova

1969 Chevrolet Nova 2-Dr. Sport Coupe

Most popular Nova configuration competing with Ford Falcon and Plymouth Valiant
113279W483683
6 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Sport Coupe
Body
Willow Run, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1969 Chevrolet Nova

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 1327 Nova
Year Code 9 1969
Plant Code W Willow Run, MI
Serial Number 483683 Unit #483683

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelNova
Year1969
Body Style2-Dr. Sport Coupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Available Engine Options

Engine options inferred from model and year. Specific engine not encoded in VIN.

Engine 230 cu.in. I6
Horsepower140 HP @ 4400 RPM HP
Displacement230 cu.in. CID
Carburetor1-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine 250 cu.in. I6
Horsepower155 HP @ 4200 RPM HP
Displacement250 cu.in. CID
Carburetor1-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine 307 cu.in. V8
Horsepower200 HP @ 4600 RPM HP
Displacement307 cu.in. CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression9.0:1
Engine 327 cu.in. V8
Horsepower275 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement327 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.0:1
Engine 350 cu.in. V8
Horsepower295 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement350 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 396 cu.in. V8
Horsepower350 HP @ 5200 RPM HP
Displacement396 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1

About This Decode

This VIN does not encode the engine, so the engine details shown are representative of the model as built and not VIN-confirmed. (Most pre-1972 GM VINs do not carry an engine code.)

Specifications

Engine

CarburetorRochester
Bore & Stroke9.125 inches
Horsepower140@4000
Cylinders6
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Main Bearings7
Rated HP36.04
BlockCast alloy iron
Displacement230
Torque220@1600
Compression8.5

Dimensions

Production157400
Weight2884
Rear Tread58.9
Length189.4
Wheelbase111
Front Tread59
Width72.4
Height53.9

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission3
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.08
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
DriveRear wheel drive
3rd Gear Ratio1
Reverse Ratio2.95
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
1st Gear Ratio2.85
Gears3

Suspension

Rear SuspensionHotchkiss
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size7.35 x 14

Brakes

Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size9.5
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity18
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustSingle
Battery12
Cooling11 Quarts, Centrifugal water pump
Fuel TypeRegular
RadiatorTube and center

Equipment

EquipmentPower brakes, Radio, Air conditioning, Front disc rear drum brakes, Power steering

Colors

Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Azure Turquoise Metallic, Burgundy Metallic, Burnished Brown Metallic, Butternut Yellow, Champagne Metallic, Cortez Silver Metallic, Daytona Yellow, Dover White, Dusk Blue Metallic, Fathom Green Metallic, Frost Green Metallic, Garnet Red, Glacier Blue Metallic, Hugger Orange, Le Mans Blue Metallic, Olympic Gold Metallic, Rallye Green Metallic, Tuxedo Black, Two Tone Colors Available

Pricing

MSRP$2299.00

Other

B&s 3 7/8 & 3 1/4

Body

Seating5
Doors2

Specifications are for this model from period Chevrolet data. Chevrolet VINs do not encode the engine, so figures are representative of the model as built; see the separate engine-options panel for all available engines.