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1969 Chevrolet Impala 4-Dr. Sport Sedan

Premium four-door hardtop combining elegance with Chevrolet's powerful V8 engines
164399T175069
8 Cyl
Engine
4-Dr. Sport Sedan
Body
Tarrytown, NY
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1969 Chevrolet Impala

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 6439 Impala
Year Code 9 1969
Plant Code T Tarrytown, NY
Serial Number 175069 Unit #175069

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelImpala
Year1969
Body Style4-Dr. Sport 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
Displacement327
Rated HP51.2
Main Bearings5
Cylinders8
Horsepower235@4800
Compression9.0
Valve LiftersHydraulic
BlockCast alloy iron
Torque325@2800

Dimensions

Production777000
Weight3855
Width79.8
Length215.9
Wheelbase119
Front Tread62.5
Rear Tread62.4
Height55.9

Drivetrain

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

Suspension

Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionCoil link
Tire Size8.25 x 14

Brakes

Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size11
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting

Fuel & Electrical

Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity24
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Battery12
CoolingCentrifugal water pump, 16 Quarts
RadiatorTube and center
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular

Equipment

EquipmentPower steering, Air conditioning, Speed control device, 350 cu. in. V8 engine, Power brakes, Power seats, 427 cu. in. V8 engine, Radio, Front disc rear drum brakes, 396 cu. in. V8 engine, Power windows

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$3054.00

Other

B&s 4 & 3 1/4

Body

Seating6
Doors4

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.