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Corvette Specs, Options: Year by Year
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1969 Corvette Specs
Body Specs |
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| 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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) |
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| Model 19467 Convertible |
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| Model 19437 Sport Coupe |
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| 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 |
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Turbo Hydra-Matic
Automatic Transmission |
300 Horsepower Standard Engine: 3,607 lb.
Pounds / Horsepower: 12.02 |
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Turbo Hydra-Matic
Automatic Transmission |
390 Horsepower L36 Engine: 3,759 lb.
Pounds / Horsepower: 9.65 |
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Turbo Hydra-Matic
Automatic Transmission |
400 Horsepower L68 Engine: 3,770 lb.
Pounds / Horsepower: 8.51 |
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| 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. |
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427 cubic inch Engine
390 Horsepower (RPO L36) |
+157 lb.
(+132 lb. Front; +25 lb. Rear) |
| 350 cubic inch Engine | +1 lb. |
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427 cubic inch Engine
350 Horsepower (RPO L68) |
+11 lb.
(+10 lb. Front; +1 lb. Rear) |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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Valve Train Lash,
Inlet / Exhaust, Hydraulic Lifters |
Zero |
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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 |
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Crankcase Oil Capacity,
Standard, L79 Engines |
4 Quarts, Less Filter
5 Quarts, With Filter |
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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 |
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Brakes |
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| Type | Caliper Disc, Four Wheel Hydraulic |
| Effective Area | 78.1 Square Inches |
| Swept Area | 461.2 Square Inches |
| Disc | Vented |
| Pistons per Caliper | Four |
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Horsepower |
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| 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 |
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Ignition System |
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| 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 |
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Total Production:
38,762
Notes: Base Corvette Coupe with 350 cu. in. 300 hp engine and three speed manual transmission: $4,781.00. |
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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 |
