1969 CORVETTE

CHASSIS
ENGINE
HISTORY
ID
LITERATURE
OPTIONS
PHOTOS

After a year's absence, the Stingray name (now spelled as one word) reappeared on the front fenders.
The back-up lights were integrated into the center taillights.
The ignition was now on the steering column and the door depression button used in 1968 was eliminated. (A key lock was put in its place.)
Front and rear disc brakes, headlight washers, center console, wheel trim rings, carpeting, and all-vinyl upholstery were standard.
Buyers had their choice of 10 exterior colors
- Tuxedo Black
- Can-Am White
- Monza Red
- LeMans Blue
- Monaco Orange
- Fathom Green
- Daytona Yellow
- Cortez Silver
- Burgundy
- Riverside Gold
All convertibles came with a choice of Black, White or Beige soft tops.
Interior colors were: Black, Bright Blue, Green, Red, Gunmetal, and Saddle

I.D. NUMBERS

The serial number [Vehicle Identification Number -- VIN] was stamped on a plate on the inner vertical surface of the left windshield pillar visible through the windshield.
Convertible Serial numbers ranged from 194689S100001 to 194679S138762
Coupe Serial numbers ranged from 194379S100001 to 194379S138762

Position Character Description
1 1 Chevrolet Division
2 & 3 94 body series: Corvette
4 & 5 67 convertible
37 coupe
6 9 1969
7 S Assembled in St. Louis, MO
8 to 13 100001 to 128566 production sequence

Engine serial number

1 to 7	0001001	sequential production number
8	F or T	Flint, MI or Tonawanda, NY
9 to 10	Carburetion & transmission	HY = 350-cid 300-hp V-8 with 10.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and four-barrel carburetor HZ = 350-cid 300-hp V-8 with 10.0:1 compression ratio, Turbo Hydra-Matic (THM) automatic transmission, and four-barrel carburetor HW = 350-cid 350-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and four-barrel carburetor HX = 350-cid 350-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and four-barrel carburetor LM = 427-cid 390-hp V-8 with 10.25:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, four-barrel carburetor LL = 427-cid 390-hp V-8 with 10.25:1 compression ratio, Turbo Hydra-Matic (THM) automatic transmission, and four-barrel carburetor LQ = 427-cid 400-hp V-8 with 10.25:1 compression ratio, automatic or manual transmission, and three two-barrel carburetors LO = 427-cid 430-hp V-8 with 12.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and four-barrel carburetor LV = 427-cid 430-hp V-8 with 12.0:1 compression ratio, Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic transmission and four-barrel carburetor LR = 427-cid 435-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and three two-barrel carburetors LX = 427-cid 435-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic transmission, three two-barrel carburetors LP = 427-cid 435-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and three two-barrel carburetors LW = 427-cid 435-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission, and three two-barrel carburetors LT = 427-cid 435-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and three two-barrel carburetors LU = 427-cid 435-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and three two-barrel carburetor

Corvette engines have the last six digits of the VIN stamped on the block next to the engine number
The body number plate was located on the engine side of the cowl.
The Fisher Body Style Number 69-19467 identifies a Corvette Stingray convertible
The Fisher Body Style Number 69-19437 identifies a Corvette Stingray coupe
The body number is the production serial number of the body.
The trim number indicates the interior trim color and material.
The ten 1969 Corvette exterior colors were:
- 900 = Tuxedo Black
- 972 = Polar White
- 974 = Rally Red
- 976 = LeMans Blue
- 978 = International Blue
- 983 = British Green
- 984 = Safari Yellow
- 986 = Silverstone Silver
- 988 = Cordovan Maroon
- 992 = Corvette Bronze
Upholstery Codes

Color Vinyl Upholstery Leather Upholstery
Black STD/ZQ4 402
Red 407 408
Blue 411 412
Gunmetal 416 415
Saddle 420 421
Green 427 428

IDENTIFICATION

Series No.	Body/Style No.	Body Type	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Production Total
194	37	2-dr. Sport Coupe - 2 passenger	$4763	3091 lb	22,129
194	67	2-dr. Conv - 2 passenger	$4420	3096 lb	16,633

ENGINE

Feature	Standard Engine	Optional Engine (RPO L46)	Optional Engine (RPO L36)	Optional Engine (RPO L68)	Optional Engine (RPO L71)	Optional Engine (RPO L88)	Optional Engine (RPO L89)	Optional Engine (RPO ZL1)
Type	V-8, Overhead valve
Block	Cast iron block
Displacement	350 cid		427 cid
Bore & Stroke	4.00 x 3.48"		4.251 x 3.76"
Compression ratio	10.25:1	11.0:1	10.25:1	10.25:1	10.25:1	11.0:1	12.0:1	12.5:1
Brake horsepower	300 @ 4800	350 @ 5800	390 @ 5400	400 @ 5800	435 @ 5800	430 (actually about 560 @ 6400)	435 @ 5800	430 @ 5200
Torque	300 lb-ft @ 4800		460 lb-ft @ 3600		460 lb-ft @ 4000			450 lb-ft @ 4400
Main bearing	five
Valve lifters	hydraulic				Mechanical valve lifters
Camshaft			high- performance camshaft		Special- performance camshaft	Special ultra high performance camshaft with .5365-inch intakes		Special ultra high performance camshaft
Fuel supply	Rochester four-barrel Model 7029203	Rochester four-barrel	Holley four-barrel	Three Holley two-barrels		Holley four-barrel		Single Holley 850CFM four-barrel on aluminum manifold

TRANSMISSION

Standard Manual Transmission	Automatic Transmission	Optional Manual Transmission	Optional Manual Transmission	Optional Manual Transmission
three-speed manual all-synchromesh transmission with floor-mounted gear shifter	Three-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic transmission with floor-mounted gear shifter (optional)	High-performance four-speed manual all-synchromesh transmission with floor-mounted gear shifter	Special high-performance four-speed manual all-synchromesh close-ratio transmission with floor-mounted gear shifter	Special heavy-duty four-speed manual all-synchromesh transmission with floor-mounted gear shifter

CHASSIS

Feature	Convertible	Coupe
Wheelbase	98 inches (2.489 m)	98 inches (2.489 m)
Overall length	182.5 inches (4.636 m)	182.5 inches (4.636 m)
Overall width	69.0 inches (1.753 m)	69.0 inches (1.753 m)
Overall height		47.9 inches (1.217 m)
Front tread	58.7 inches (1.491 m)	58.7 inches (1.491 m)
Rear tread	59.4 inches (1.509 m)	59.4 inches (1.509 m)
Frame	Full-length welded-steel ladder type with five cross members. Steel box sections, welded.
Front suspension	Independent, unequal-length A-arms, coil springs; tubular shocks and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension	Independent, trailing arms, toe links, transverse chromium-carbon steel leaf spring, tube shocks, and anti-roll bar
Steering	Saginaw recirculating ball, 17.6:1 ratio, 2.9 turns to lock, 39.0 turning circle
Rear axle type	Sprung differential, Hypoid gear
Brakes	Hydraulic, vented four wheel discs; 11.75-inch diameter, single calipers
Total swept area	461 sq. in.
Wheels	8" wide slotted steel 15" 5-lug disc
Standard rear axle ratio	3.36:1
Optional rear axle ratio	3.08:1, 3.36:1, 3.55:1, 3.70:1, 4.11:1, 4.56:1

OPTIONS

RPO 898	Genuine leather seat trim	$79
RPO A01	Soft-Ray tinted glass, all windows	$16.90
RPO A31	Electric power windows	$63.20
RPO A85	Custom shoulder belts	$42.15
RPO C07	Auxiliary hardtop for convertible	$252.80
RPO C08	Vinyl cover for auxiliary hardtop	$57.95
RPO C50	Rear window defroster	$32.65
RPO C60	Air conditioning	$428.70
RPO F41	Special front and rear suspension	$36.90
RPO G81	Positraction rear axle, all ratios	$46.35
RPO J50	Power brakes	$42.15
RPO K0S	Engine block heater	$10.55
RPO K66	Transistor ignition system	$81.10
RPO L36	427-cid 390-hp V-8	$221.20
RPO L46	350-cid 350-hp V-8	$131.65
RPO L68	427-cid 400-hp V-8	$326.55
RPO L71	427-cd 435-hp V-8	$437.10
RPO L88	427-cid 435-hp V-8	$1032.15
RPO L89	427-cid 435-hp V-8	$832.05
RPO ZL1	Optional special 427-cid aluminum V-8	$3,000
RPO M20	Four-speed manual transmission	$184.80
RPO M21	Four-speed close-ratio manual transmission	$184.80
RPO M22	Heavy-duty close-ratio four-speed manual transmission	$290.40
RPO M40	Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic transmission	$221.80
RPO N14	Side mount exhaust system	$147.45
RPO N37	Tilt-telescopic steering wheel	$84.30
RPO N40	Power steering	$105.35
RPO P02	Wheel covers	$57.95
RPO PT6	Red stripe nylon tires, F70 x 15	$31.30
RPO PT7	F70 x 15, white stripe tires	$31.30
RPO TJ2	Front fender louver trim	$21.10
RPO UA6	Alarm system	$26.35
RPO U15	Speed-warning indicator	$11.60
RPO U69	AM-FM radio	$172.45
RPO U79	Stereo radio	$278.10

HISTORICAL NOTES

The majority of 1969 Corvettes, 59.2 percent, came with power steering
78.4 percent had four-speed manual transmissions
one-in-four had power windows
A 350-cid 300-hp V-8 was available this season
Cars with this powerplant and automatic transmission were capable of 0-to-60 mph speeds in the 8.4 second bracket and could move from 0-to-100 mph in approximately 21.7 seconds.

1969 CORVETTE PHOTOS

LITERATURE & LINKS

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