1969 Corvette
Specifications
| Vehicle
Specifications |
Convertible |
Coupe |
| Wheelbase,
inches |
98.0 |
98.0 |
| Length,
inches |
182.5 |
182.5 |
| Width,
inches |
69.0 |
69.0 |
| Track,
inches |
front:
58.7 rear: 59.4 |
front:
58.7 rear: 59.4 |
| Height,
inches |
47.9 |
47.9 |
| Curb
weight, pounds |
3,425 |
3,260 |
Mechanical
Specifications (2-door convertible/coupe)
Suspension
front: Independent; upper and lower A-arms, coil
springs, tubular hydraulic shock absorbers, antiroll bar
rear: Independent,
lateral leaf springs, struts, U-joint halfshafts, trailing arms,
tubular hydraulic shock absorbers
Wheels/Tires
8x15
Brakes
front: 11.75-inch disc
rear: 11.75-inch disc
Transmission
3-speed manual (std)
4-speed manual (opt)
3-speed Hydra-Matic (opt)
Standard axle
ratio
3.36:1
Engine
Specifications
| Type | ohv
V-8 |
ohv
V-8 |
ohv
V-8 |
ohv
V-8 |
ohv
V-8 |
| Displacement,
liters/cu inch |
5.7/350 |
5.7/350 |
7.0/427 |
7.0/427 |
7.0/427 |
| Bore
× stroke, inches |
4.00 x 3.48 | 4.00 x 3.48 | 4.25 x 3.76 | 4.25 x 3.76 | 4.25 x 3.76 |
| Fuel
Management |
1
x 4-bbl. |
1 x 4-bbl. | 3 x 2-bbl. | 3 x 2-bbl. | 1 x 4-bbl. |
| Horsepower
@ rpm |
300 @ 4,800 | 350 @ 5,600 | 400 @ 5,400 | 435 @ 5,800 | 430 @ 5,200 |
| Torque
@ rpm, pound-foot |
380 @ 3,200 | 380 @ 3,600 | 460 @ 3,600 | 460 @ 4,000 | 450 @ 4,400 |
Published Performance Numbers
| Acceleration |
300
hp, 3-sp automatic |
| 0-60
mph, sec |
8.4 |
| 0-100
mph, sec |
21.7 |
| 1/4-mile,
sec @ mph |
NA |
Vehicle
Production and Base Prices
| Car
Type |
Production |
Price |
| 2-door
convertible |
16,633 |
$4,438.00 |
| 2-door
coupe |
22,129 | 4,781.00 |
Options and Production
Option
Production
Price
Leather
Seats
3,729
$79.00
Soft
Ray Tinted Glass, all
31,270
16.90
Power
Windows
9,816
63.20
Headrests
38,762
17.95
Custom
Shoulder Belts (std w/coupe)
600
42.15
Auxiliary
Hardtop
7,878
252.80
Vinyl
Covering
3,266
57.95
Rear
Window Defroster
2,485
32.65
Air
Conditioning
11,859
428.70
Special
Front and Rear Suspension
1,661
36.90
Positraction
Rear Axle, all ratios
36,965
46.35
Power
Brakes
16,876
42.15
Special
Heavy Duty Brakes
115
384.45
Engine
Block Heater
824
10.55
Transistor
Ignition System
5,702
81.10
390
hp Engine
10,531
221.20
350
hp Engine
12,846
131.65
400
hp Engine
2,072
326.55
435
hp Engine
2,722
437.10
430
hp Engine
116
1,032.15
Aluminum
Cylinder Heads with L71
390
832.05
4-speed
Manual Transmission
16,507
184.80
4-speed
Manual Transmission, close ratio
13,741
184.80
4-speed
Manual Transmission, close ratio, heavy duty
101
290.40
Turbo
Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission
8,161
221.80
Side
Mount Exhaust System
4,355
147.45
Tilt-Telescopic
Steering Column
10,325
84.30
Power
Steering
22,866
105.35
Deluxe
Wheel Covers
8,073
57.95
Red
Stripe Tires, F70 x 15 nylon
5,210
31.30
White
Stripe Tires, F70 x 15 nylon
21,379
31.30
White
Letter Tires, F70 x 15 nylon
2,398
33.15
Front
Fender Louver Trim
11,962
21.10
Alarm
System
12,436
26.35
Speed
Warning Indicator
3,561
11.60
AM/FM
Radio
33,871
172.75
AM/FM
Radio, stereo
4,114
278.10
Special
L88 (aluminum block)
2
4,718.35
Color
Choices (Production numbers not available)
Color
Choice
Color
Choice
Color
Choice
Tuxedo
Black
Can-Am
White
Monza
Red
LeMans
Blue
Riverside
Gold
Fathom
Green
Daytona
Yellow
Cortez
Silver
Burgundy
Monaco
Orange
Interior Color
Choices
Color Choice
Production
Black Vinyl
15347
Red Vinyl
1531
Gunmetal Vinyl
606
Saddle Vinyl
2956
Green Vinyl
1217
Bright Blue Vinyl
3527
Gunmetal Leather
96
Black Leather
1649
Saddle Leather
641
Red Leather
181
Green Leather
115
Bright Blue Leather
242
Convertible Top
Color Choices
Color Choice
Production
Black
NA
Beige
NA
White
NA