Chevy Corvette 1969 Technical Specifications |
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- Years of Manufacture: 1969
- Number Built:
- Convertible: 16,608
- Coupe: 22,154
- Price at Introduction:
- Base car: US$4402
- 435/427 V8, 4 speed manual, power steering, power brakes, AM/FM Radio, Tilt-Telescopic Steering: US$6187
- Body:
- Unitary construction (Monocoque)
- Models:
- ID
Location:
- Left front body hinge pillar cross brace under glove box
- Exterior Dimensions:
- Total Length:
182.5 in.
- Total width: 69.0 in.
- Height at kerb weight: 47.9 in.
- Wheelbase: 98.0 in.
- Front Track: 58.7 in.
- Rear Track: 59.4 in.
- Kerb Weight:
- Transmission:
- 2 Speed Automatic:
- 1st: 1.82:1
- 2nd: 1.1:1
- Reverse: 1.82:1
- 3 Speed Manual:
- 1st: 2.21:1
- 2nd: 1.32:1
- 3rd: 1:1
- Reverse: 2.21:1
- 4 Speed Manual Close Ratio:
- 1st: 2.20:1
- 2nd: 1.64:1
- 3rd: 1.27:1
- 4th: 1:1
- Reverse: 2.27:1
- 4 Speed Manual Wide Ratio:
- 1st: 2.56:1
- 2nd: 1.91:1
- 3rd: 1.48:1
- 4th: 1:1
- Reverse: 2.64:1
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- Rear Axle Ratio:
- 4.11:1
- Optional 3.08:1, 3.36:1, 3.55:1, 3.70:1
- L71 435 bhp 427ci V8 Engine:
- Capacity: 427 cubic inches
- Type: Conventional, watercooled four
stroke, reciprocating piston type with
8 cylinders in Vee configuration, air-injection reactor emission control
- Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal,
upright
- Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated
ohv with two valves per cylinder
- Fuel System: Holley 2-bbl
- Bore and Stroke: 4.25 x 3.76 in.
- Power: 435 bhp @ 5800rpm
- Torque: 460 lb-ft @ 4000rpm
- Compression Ratio: 11.0:1
- Other engines available 300bhp/350ci, L46 350bhp/350ci, L36 390bhp/427ci, L68 400bhp/427ci
- Ignition and Electrical:
- Suspension:
- Front: Independent, A-arms, coil springs
- Rear: Independent, lateral struts, transverse leaf spring
- Steering:
- Rack and pinion, ratio 20.2:1 standard, 17.6:1 with power steering option
- Turning circle: 40.0 feet
- Brakes:
- Power assisted, front and rear
- Front: Hydraulic 11.75 in. Disc, power assisted
- Rear: Hydraulic 11.75 in. Disc, power assisted
- Wheels:
- Tyres:
- F70 x 15 in.
- Tyre pressure: 24/24 psi
- Performance (L71 435 bhp 427ci V8 CR Manual):
- Standing Quarter Mile: 14.3 secs.
- Speed at end: 98.0 mph
- Top Speed: 123 mph
- Also see: 1969 GM Color Codes including Corvette Color Codes
1969 Chevrolet Corvette V8
Performance (4 spd CR/L71 435 bhp 427ci) |
Speed |
Time |
0-30 mph |
2.5 secs. |
0-40 mph |
3.5 secs. |
0-50 mph |
4.4 secs. |
0-60 mph |
6.6 secs. |
0-70 mph |
7.4 secs. |
0-80 mph |
9.3 secs. |
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11.8 secs. |
0-100 mph |
14.7 secs. |
Performance Of Corvette Relative to Engine (mph) |
Engine |
0 - 60 |
Quarter Mile |
Base 350 |
8.4 |
16.12 / 84.86 |
L46 |
6.4 |
14.55 / 97.93 |
LT-1 |
7.2 |
14.44 / 99.9 |
L36 |
7.6 |
15.02 / 93.45 |
L68 |
7.3 |
14.7 / 97.6 |
L71 |
7.0 |
13.94 / 105.63 |
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6.6 |
14.58 / 98.57 |
L88 |
6.8 |
14.1 / 106.9 |
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New Era Engines 1969 |
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Designation |
Carb |
C.R. |
BHP |
Torque |
350 |
L48 (base) |
1 x 4bbl |
10.25:1 |
300 @ 4800 |
380 @ 3200 |
350 |
L46 |
1 x 4bbl |
11:1 |
350 @ 5600 |
380 @ 3600 |
427 |
L36 |
1 x 4bbl |
10.25:1 |
390 @ 5400 |
460 @ 3600 |
427 |
L68 |
3 x 2bbl |
10.25:1 |
400 @ 5400 |
460 @ 3600 |
427 |
L71 |
3 x 2bbl |
11:1 |
435 @ 5800 |
460 @ 4000 |
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