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Body Specs

Wheelbase:    98.00 inches
Overhang (Front):    40.6 inches
Overhang (Rear):    43.9 inches
Front Track:    58.7 inches
Rear Track:    59.4 inches
Length:    182.5 inches
Front Fender Overall Width:    69.0 inches
Rear Fender Overall Width:    68.8 inches
Overall Height (Design):   47.8 inches (Coupe)
  47.9 inches (Convertible, Hardtop)
Rocker Panel to Ground (Front):    6.7 inches
Rocker Panel to Ground (Rear):    6.7 inches
Bottom of Door to Ground (Closed):    10.0 inches
Windshield Slope Angle:    32.6°
Head Room:   36.2 inches (Coupe)
  37.1 inches (Convertible, Soft Top)
  36.0 inches (Convertible, Hard Top)
Shoulder Room:    46.9 inches
Hip Room:    48.8 inches
Tire Size:    F70-15
Wheels, Regular Production:    Size: 15 x 8.00
Three Speed Transmission:   1st Gear 2.54:1
  2nd Gear 1.50:1
  3rd Gear 1.00:1
  Reverse Gear 2.63:1
Turbo Hydra-Matic (Automatic) Transmission
(Not Available with L71 Engine): 		  1st Gear 2.48:1
  2nd Gear 1.48:1
  3rd Gear 1.00:1
  Reverse Gear 2.08:1
Lubricant Capacity:    3 Quarts
Four Speed M20 Transmission
(Not available with L71 Engine): 		  1st Gear 2.52:1
  2nd Gear 1.88:1
  3rd Gear 1.46:1
  4th Gear 1.00:1
  Reverse Gear 2.59:1
Close Ratio Four Speed
M21 Transmission
(Not available with Standard Engine): 		  1st Gear 2.20:1
  2nd Gear 1.64:1
  3rd Gear 1.27:1
  4th Gear 1.00:1
  Reverse Gear 2.26:1
Transmission Lubricant Type:    Military MIL-L-2105-B
  SAE 80
Lubricant Capacity:   Three Speed: 2 Quarts
  Four Speed: 2.5 Quarts
Differential Lubricant Type:   Military MIL-L-2105-B
  SAE 80
Differential Lubricant Capacity:    3.7 pints
Axle Ratio:    Standard: 3.36:1
  Turbo Hydra-Matic (Automatic): 2.73:1
  Optional: 3.08:1
  L36, L68 Engines: 2.73:1*, 3.08:1*, 3.36:1, 3.55:1, 3.70:1
  L71 Engine: 2.73:1*, 3.08:1*, 3.36:1, 3.55:1, 3.70:1, 4.11:1
  *Automatic Transmission
Transmission Synchromesh:   Three Speed: 2nd and 3rd Gears
  Four Speed: All Four Gears
Standard Fuel Tank Capacity:   20 Gallons
Steering Wheel Diameter
(Power, Manual Steering): 		   16.0 inches
Steering Ratio:    16.0:1
Wheel Turns:    3.4
Turning Circle:   40.0 feet (Wall to Wall)
  37.0 feet (Curb to Curb)

Weight

Model 19467 Convertible:   Front - Curb: 1,545; Shipping: 1,575 lb.
  Rear - Curb: 1,705; Shipping: 1,570 lb.
  Total - Curb: 3,250; Shipping: 3,145 lb.
Model 19437 Sport Coupe:   Front - Curb: 1,575; Shipping: 1,600 lb.
  Rear - Curb: 1,670; Shipping: 1,540 lb.
  Total - Curb: 3,245; Shipping: 3,1040 lb.
Power to Weight Ratio
Three Speed Manual Transmission:   300 Horsepower Standard Engine: 3,545 lb.
  Pounds / Horsepower: 11.82
Four Speed Manual Transmission:   300 Horsepower Standard Engine: 3,541 lb.
  Pounds / Horsepower: 11.80
Four Speed Manual Transmission:   350 Horsepower L46 Engine: 3,542 lb.
  Pounds / Horsepower: 10.12
Four Speed Manual Transmission:   390 Horsepower L36 Engine: 3,698 lb.
  Pounds / Horsepower: 9.48
Four Speed Manual Transmission:   400 Horsepower L68 Engine: 3,709 lb.
  Pounds / Horsepower: 9.48
Four Speed Manual Transmission   435 Hosepower L71 Engine: 3,718 lb.
  Pounds / Horsepower: 8.55
Turbo Hydra-Matic
Automatic Transmission: 		  300 Horsepower Standard Engine: 3,607 lb.
  Pounds / Horsepower: 12.02
Turbo Hydra-Matic
Automatic Transmission: 		   390 Horsepower L36 Engine: 3,759 lb.
Pounds / Horsepower: 9.65
Turbo Hydra-Matic
Automatic Transmission: 		   400 Horsepower L68 Engine: 3,770 lb.
Pounds / Horsepower: 8.51
Weight Differentials
Power Windows (RPO A31):    +10 lb.
(+5 lb. Front; +5 lb. Rear)
Auxiliary Top (RPO C07)    +52 lb. (with Folding Top)
(+5 lb. Front; +47 lb. Rear)
+13 (less Folding Top)
(+5 lb. Front; +8 lb. Rear)
Air Conditioning (RPO C60):    +95 lb.
  (+76 lb. Front; +19 lb. Rear)
Power Brakes (RPO J50):   +10 lb.
  (+8 lb. Front; +2 lb. Rear)
Heavy Duty Power Brakes (RPO J56):   +4 lb.
  (+2 lb. Front; +2 lb. Rear)
Transistor Ignition (RPO K66):    +2 lb.
427 cubic inch Engine
390 Horsepower (RPO L36): 		  +157 lb.
  (+132 lb. Front; +25 lb. Rear)
350 cubic inch Engine :    +1 lb.
427 cubic inch Engine
350 Horsepower (RPO L68): 		  +11 lb.
  (+10 lb. Front; +1 lb. Rear)
427 cubic inch Engine
435 Horsepower (RPO L71): 		  +177 lb.
  (+149 lb. Front; +28 lb. Rear)
Aluminum Cylinder Heads (RPO L89):   -73 lb.
Four Speed Transmission (RPO M20):   -4 lb.
  (+3 lb. Front; -1 lb. Rear)
Four Speed Transmission Close Ratio (RPO M21):   -4 lb.
Four Speed Transmission Heavy Duty (RPO M22):    -3 lb.
Turbo Hydra-Matic (Automatic) Transmission (RPO M40):   +62 lb.
  (+35 lb. Front; +27 lb. Rear)
Side Mounted Dual Exhaust (RPO N14):   -30 lb.
  (+10 lb. Front; -40 lb. Rear)
Steering Wheel, Tilt and Telescopic (RPO N37):    +11 lb.
  (+9 lb. Front; +2 lb. Rear)
Power Steering (RPO N40):   +26 lb.
  (+25 lb. Front; +1 lb. Rear)
Wheel Trim Covers (RPO P02):   +18 lb.
  (+9 lb. Front; +9 lb. Rear)
Radio AM / FM Pushbutton (RPO U69):   +16 lb.
  (+9 lb. Front; +7 lb. Rear)
Radio Stereo Equipment:   +6 lb.
  (+3 lb. Front; +3 lb. Rear)
Horn Alarm System (RPO UA6):    +3 lb.

Engine Specs

Type::    V8
Valve Location::    In Head
Bore / Stroke::   Standard, L46 350 Cubic Inch
4.00" / 3.48"
  L36, L68, L71, L88 427 Cubic Inch
  4.25" / 3.76"
Displacement::   Standard, L46 Engines
  350 Cubic Inches
  L36, L68, L71 Engines
  427 Cubic Inches
Compression Ratio::   10.25:1 (Standard, L36, L68 Engine)
  11.0:1 (L46, L71 Engines)
Rocker Arms:    Stamping, Steel
Rocker Arm Ratio:    1.5:1
Valve Train Lash,
Inlet / Exhaust,
Hydraulic Lifters: 		   Zero
Valve Train Lash, Inlet / Exhaust
Mechanical Lifters (RPO L72): 		  Inlet: .024 inch
  Exhaust: .028 inch
Crankshaft Material::    Forged Steel
Camshaft Material::    Cast Alloy Iron
Oil Pump Type::    Gear
Normal Oil Pressure:   30 - 45 psi @ 1,500 RPM
  50 - 75 psi @ 2,000 RPM
Oil Pressure Gauge:    Mechanical
Crankcase Oil Capacity,
Standard, L79 Engines: 		  4 Quarts, Less Filter
  5 Quarts, With Filter
Crankcase Oil Capacity,
L36, L68, L71,
L88 and L89 Engines: 		  5 Quarts, Less Filter
  6 Quarts, With Filter
Recommended Oil Grade:   Above 20°F: SAE 20W, SAE 10W-30,
  10W-40, 20W-40
  0°F to 60°F: SAE 10W 5W-30, 10W-40
  Below 20°F: SAE 5W, 5W-20, 5W-30
Fuel Filter:    Strainer
Fuel Pump:    Mechanical
Fuel Pressure:    5¼ - 6½ PSI
Cooling System Capacity:   350 cubic inch Engines
  15 Quarts (with heater)
  14 Quarts (without heater)
  427 cubic inch Engines
  22 Quarts (with heater)
  21 Quarts (without heater)
Thermostat Type:    Choke
Radiator Cap Relief Pressure:    15 +/- 1 PSI
Battery:   12 volt - 78 plate
  62 Amp hr. @ 20 hr.
Thermostat Opening:   192° - 198° F
Brakes
Type:    Caliper Disc, Four Wheel Hydraulic
Effective Area:    78.1 Square Inches
Swept Area:    461.2 Square Inches
Disc:    Vented
Pistons per Caliper:    Four
Horsepower
Standard Engine (350 cubic inch):   300 hp @ 4,800 RPM;
  Torque: 380 lb-ft @ 3,200 RPM
RPO L46 (350 cubic inch):   350 hp @ 5,600 RPM;
  Torque: 380 lb-ft. @ 3,600 RPM
RPO L36 (427 cubic inch):   390 hp @ 5,400 RPM;
  Torque: 460 lb-ft @ 3,600 RPM
RPO L68 (427 cubic inch):   400 hp @ 5,400 RPM;
  Torque: 460 lb-ft @ 3,600 RPM
RPO L71 (427 cubic inch):   435 hp @ 5,800 RPM;
  Torque: 460 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM
Ignition System
Coil:   Delco-Remy Base: 1111490;
  L46: 1111493;
  L36, L68; 1111926;
  L71: 1111928
Coil current rating:   4 amps (engine stopped)
  1.8 amps (engine running)
Breaker Gap:    .019"
Ignition Timing:   4° BTC @ 700 RPM* (Standard Engine)
  8° BTC @ 750 RPM (L46 Engine)
  4° @ 800 RPM* (L36 Engine)
  4° @ 750 RPM* (L68 Engine)
  4° @ 750 RPM (L71 Engine)
  * 600 RPM w/Automatic
Ignition Timing Centrifugal Advance:   Start: 900 RPM
  Max: 30° @ 5,100 RPM (Standard Engine);
  Max: 26° @ 5,000 RPM (L46 Engine);
  Max: 26° @ 3,800 RPM (L36, L68 Engines)
  Max: 30° @ 3,800 RPM (L71 Engine)
Ignition Timing Vacuum Advance:   Start: 6 inches Hg (Standard Engine)
  Maximum: 19° @ 17 inches Hg
  Start: 7 inches Hg (L46 Engine)
  Maximum: 12° @ 12 inches Hg
  Start: 7 inches Hg (L36, L68 Engines)
  Maximum: 12° @ 12 inches Hg
  Start: 8 inches Hg (L71 Engine)
  Maximum: 15° @ 15.5 inches Hg
Spark Plug:   ACR44S (350 Cubic Inch Base Engine)
  ACR44 (350 Cubic Inch L46 Engine)
  AC43N (427 Cubic Inch Engines)
Spark Plug Thread:    14 mm.
Spark Plug Torque:    25 lb.-ft.
Spark Plug Gap:    .033 - .038 inch
Firing Order:    1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

1969 Corvette Options

RPO: Description Production:    Price
Genuine Leather 3,729 (9.62%) $79.00
A01 Soft Ray Tinted Glass, all windows 31,270 (80.67%) $16.90
A31 Power Windows 9,816 (25.32%) $63.20
A82 Headrests (Became standard equipment on Corvettes manufactured in 1969) 38,762 (100.00%) $17.95
A85 Custom Shoulder Belts (standard with coupe) 600 (1.55%) $42.15
C07 Auxiliary Hardtop (for convertible) 7,878 (20.32%) $252.80
C08 Vinyl Covering (for auxiliary hardtop) 3,266 (8.43%) $57.95
C50 Rear Window Defroster 2,485 (6.41%) $32.65
C60 Air Conditioning 11,859 (30.59%) $428.70
F41 Special Front and Rear Suspension 1,661 (4.29%) $36.90
G81 Positraction Rear Axle, all ratios 36,965 (95.36%) $46.35
J50 Power Brakes 16,876 (43.54%) $42.15
J56 Special Heavy Duty Brakes 115 (0.30%) $384.45
K05 Engine Block Heater 824 (2.13%) $10.55
K66 Transistor Ignition System 5,702 (14.71%) $81.10
L36 427 cu. in. 390hp Engine 10,531 (27.17%) $221.20
L46 350 cu. in. 350hp Engine 12,846 (33.14%) $131.65
L68 427 cu. in. 400hp Engine 2,072 (5.35%) $326.55
L71 427 cu. in. 435hp Engine 2,722 (7.02%) $437.10
L88** 427 cu. in. 430hp Engine 116 (0.30%) $1,032.15
L89 Aluminum Cynlinder Heads for L71 390 (1.01%) $832.05
M20 4-Speed Manual Transmission 16,507 (42.59%) $184.80
M20 4-Speed Manual Transmission 16,507 (42.59%) $184.80
M21 4-Speed Manual Transmission, close ratio 13,741 (35.45%) $184.80
M21 4-Speed Manual Transmission, close ratio 13,741 (35.45%) $184.80
M22 4-Speed Manual Transmission, close ratio, heavy duty 101 (0.26%) $290.40
M40 Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission 8,161 (21.05%) $221.80
MA6 Heavy Duty Clutch 102 (0.26%) $79.00
N14 Side Mount Exhaust System 4,355 (11.24%) $147.45
N37 Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column 10,325 (26.64%) $84.30
N40 Power Steering 22,866 (58.99%) $105.35
P02 Deluxe Wheel Covers 8,073 (20.83%) $57.95
PT6 Red Stripe Tires, F70x15, nylon 5,210 (13.44%) $31.30
PT7 White Stripe Tires, F70x15, nylon 21,379 (55.15%) $31.30
PU9 White Letter Tires, F70x15, nylon 2,398 (6.19%) $33.15
TJ2 Front Fender Louver Trim 11,962 (30.86%) $21.10
U15 Speed Warning Indicator 3,561 (9.19%) $11.60
U69 AM-FM Radio 33,871 (87.38%) $172.75
U79 AM-FM Radio, stereo 4,114 (10.61%) $278.10
UA6 Alarm System 12,436 (32.08%) $26.35
ZL1 Special L88 (aluminum block) Required K66, F41, J56 and G81. Radio and air conditioning was not available with the ZL1. 2 (0.01%) $4,718.35

Total Production: 38,762
Coupe: 22,129 (57.09%)
Convertible: 16,633 (42.91%)

Notes: Base Corvette Coupe with 350 cu. in. 300 hp engine and three speed manual transmission: $4,781.00.

Base Corvette Convertible with 350 cu. in. 300 hp engine and three speed manual transmission: $4,438.00.

Colors

Code Exterior Quantity Interior Soft Top Wheels
900 Tuxedo Black n/a Black / Bright Blue / Green / Gunmetal / Red / Saddle Black / White / Beige Silver
972 Can-Am White n/a Black / Bright Blue / Green / Gunmetal / Red / Saddle Black / White / Beige Silver
974 Monza Red n/a Black / Red / Saddle Black / White / Beige Silver
976 LeMans Blue n/a Black / Bright Blue Black / White / Beige Silver
980 Riverside Gold n/a Black / Saddle Black / White / Beige Silver
983 Fathom Green n/a Black / Green / Saddle Black / White / Beige Silver
984 Daytona Yellow n/a Black Black / White / Beige Silver
986 Cortez Silver n/a Black / Bright Blue / Green / Gunmetal / Red / Saddle Black / White / Beige Silver
988 Burgundy n/a Black / Saddle Black / White / Beige Silver
990 Monaco Orange n/a Black Black / White / Beige Silver

1969 Corvette