1969 Chevrolet Biscayne 2-Dr. Sedan
Base full-size coupe with V8 power for budget-conscious performance seekers
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8 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Sedan
Body
St. Therese, Que., CAN
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1969 Chevrolet Biscayne
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | 5411 | Biscayne |
| Year Code | 9 | 1969 |
| Plant Code | 2 | St. Therese, Que., CAN |
| Serial Number | 077435 | Unit #077435 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelBiscayne
Year1969
Body Style2-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
396 cu.in. V8
Horsepower325 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement396 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine
427 cu.in. V8
Horsepower385 HP @ 5200 RPM HP
Displacement427 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine
427 cu.in. V8
Horsepower425 HP @ 5600 RPM HP
Displacement427 cu.in. CID
Carburetor3x2-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 inches
Rated HP51.2
Main Bearings5
Horsepower235@4800
Cylinders8
Compression9.0
Displacement327
BlockCast alloy iron
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Torque325@2800
Dimensions
Production68700
Weight3670
Length215.9
Width79.8
Wheelbase119
Height55.9
Rear Tread62.4
Front Tread62.5
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission3
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.08
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
3rd Gear Ratio1
DriveRear wheel drive
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
Reverse Ratio2.95
1st Gear Ratio2.85
Gears3
Suspension
Rear SuspensionCoil link
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size8.25 x 14
Brakes
Brake Drum Size11
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity24
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Battery12
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Cooling16 Quarts, Centrifugal water pump
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular
RadiatorTube and center
Equipment
EquipmentPower brakes, Air conditioning, Front disc rear drum brakes, Speed control device, 350 cu. in. V8 engine, Power seats, Power steering, 396 cu. in. V8 engine, 427 cu. in. V8 engine, Radio
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$2733.00
Other
B&s 4 & 3 1/4
Body
Doors2
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.