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1969 Chevrolet Corvette 2-Dr. Sport Coupe

America's sports car with T-top roof and available 427 big-block power
194379S728496
8 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Sport Coupe
Body
St. Louis, MO
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1969 Chevrolet Corvette

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 9437 Corvette
Year Code 9 1969
Plant Code S St. Louis, MO
Serial Number 728496 Unit #728496

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
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 350 cu.in. V8
Horsepower300 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement350 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 350 cu.in. V8
Horsepower350 HP @ 5600 RPM HP
Displacement350 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression11.0:1
Engine 427 cu.in. V8
Horsepower390 HP @ 5400 RPM HP
Displacement427 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 427 cu.in. V8
Horsepower400 HP @ 5400 RPM HP
Displacement427 cu.in. CID
Carburetor3x2-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 427 cu.in. V8
Horsepower435 HP @ 5800 RPM HP
Displacement427 cu.in. CID
Carburetor3x2-barrel
Compression11.0:1
Engine 427 cu.in. V8
Horsepower430 HP @ 5200 RPM HP
Displacement427 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression12.5:1
Engine 427 cu.in. V8
Horsepower430 HP @ 5200 RPM HP
Displacement427 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression12.0:1

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 11/32 inches
Rated HP51.2
Cylinders8
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Torque380@3200
Displacement350
Horsepower300@4800
Compression10.25

Dimensions

Production22129
Weight3091
Wheelbase98
Length182.5
Width69
Rear Tread59.4
Height47.8
Front Tread58.7

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission3
Rear Axle Ratio4
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.36
Steering GearRecirculating ball
DriveRear wheel drive
Reverse Ratio2.63
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.5
1st Gear Ratio2.54
Gears3

Suspension

Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionTransverse leaf springs
Tire SizeF70 x 15

Brakes

Service BrakesDisc
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size11 3/4

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
ExhaustDual
Fuel TypePremium
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorCross flow
CoolingCentrifugal water pump, 14 Quarts
Battery12

Equipment

EquipmentAuxiliary hardtop for convertibles, Air conditioning, 4-Speed manual transmission, Turbo Hydramatic automatic transmission, Power brakes, Power steering, Power windows, 427 cu. in. V8 engine

Colors

Exterior ColorsBurgundy, Can-Am White, Cortez Silver Metallic, Daytona Yellow, Fathom Green Metallic, Le Mans Blue, Monaco Orange, Monza Red, Riverside Gold Metallic, Tuxedo Black

Pricing

MSRP$4763.00

Other

B&s 4 & 3.48

Body

Seating2

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.

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