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1969 Chevrolet Chevelle 300 4-Dr. Sedan

Entry-level V8 Chevelle sedan providing more power than economy six-cylinder
134699B403659
8 Cyl
Engine
4-Dr. Sedan
Body
Baltimore, MD
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1969 Chevrolet Chevelle 300

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 3469 Chevelle 300
Year Code 9 1969
Plant Code B Baltimore, MD
Serial Number 403659 Unit #403659

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelChevelle 300
Year1969
Body Style4-Dr. Sedan
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 283 cu.in. V8
Horsepower195 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement283 cu.in. CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression9.25:1
Engine 327 cu.in. V8
Horsepower275 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement327 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.0:1
Engine 350 cu.in. V8
Horsepower300 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement350 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 396 cu.in. V8
Horsepower325 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement396 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
Engine 396 cu.in. V8
Horsepower375 HP @ 5600 RPM HP
Displacement396 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression11.0:1

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 & Stroke10.34 inches
Rated HP48.05
Main Bearings5
Cylinders8
Compression9.0
Displacement307
Torque300@2400
Horsepower200@4600
Valve LiftersHydraulic
BlockCast alloy iron

Dimensions

Production21000
Weight3230
Wheelbase112
Width76
Length200.9
Height53.5
Rear Tread59

Drivetrain

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

Suspension

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

Brakes

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

Fuel & Electrical

Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity20
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
ExhaustSingle
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorTube and center
Battery12
Fuel TypeRegular
CoolingCentrifugal water pump, 11 Quarts

Equipment

EquipmentRadio, 350 cu. in. V8 engine, Power brakes, Power steering, Air conditioning, Speed control device, Front disc rear drum brakes

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$2561.00

Other

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

Body

Doors4
Seating6

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.