These are standard specifications for the 1969 Chevrolet Caprice, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Automatic Turbo Hydramatic , 2 Automatic Powerglide
Chassis # 166479T092121
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Auction entries : 1
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1965 - 1970 |
| Price : | $3,295-$3,675 |
| Weight : | 3895 lbs | 1766.742 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5354 cc | 326.7 cu in. | 5.4 L. |
| Power : | 235 HP (172.96 KW) @ 4800 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Rochester 2-barrel carburetor | |
| Turbocharged V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L. |
| Power : | 255 HP (187.68 KW) @ 4800 RPM |
| Torque : | 365 Ft-Lbs (495 NM) @ 3200 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 88 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.00:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 1 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6489 cc | 396.0 cu in. | 6.5 L. |
| Power : | 265 BHP (195.04 KW) @ 4800 RPM |
| Torque : | 400 Ft-Lbs (542 NM) @ 2800 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 104 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.00:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 1 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L. |
| Power : | 300 HP (220.8 KW) @ 4800 RPM |
| Torque : | 380 Ft-Lbs (515 NM) @ 3200 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 88 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.25:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Rochester 4-barrel Model 7029203 | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L. |
| Power : | 335 BHP (246.56 KW) @ 4800 RPM |
| Torque : | 460 Ft-Lbs (624 NM) @ 3600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.3 in | 108 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.25:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 1 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L. |
| Power : | 390 HP (287.04 KW) @ 4800 RPM |
| Torque : | 460 Ft-Lbs (624 NM) @ 3600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.3 in | 108 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.25:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 1 4-barrel carburetor | |
3 Automatic Turbo Hydramatic , 2 Automatic Powerglide
Production Figures
| Total Chevrolet Production for 1969 : | 2,092,947 |
| Total 1969 Caprice production : | 166,900 |
| 1969 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Dimension(s)
Hardtop Sport Sedan
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 216.0 in | 5486 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.4 in | 1585 mm. |
Formal Top Custom Coupe
Chassis # 166479T092121
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| Price : | $3,295 |
| Weight : | 3815 lbs | 1730.455 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 216.0 in | 5486 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.4 in | 1585 mm. |
9-Passenger Kingswood Estate Wagon
| Price : | $3,675 |
| Weight : | 4300 lbs | 1950.447 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 9 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 216.0 in | 5486 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.4 in | 1585 mm. |
Kingswood Estate Wagon
| Price : | $3,565 |
| Weight : | 4245 lbs | 1925.5 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 216.0 in | 5486 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.4 in | 1585 mm. |
Handling
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 8.25x14 |
Recall
| Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 69V091000 |
| Notes | POSSIBILITY THAT FILLER PLATE WAS OMITTED FROM LEFT REAR FLOOR PAN AREA BETWEENBUMPER AND FUEL TANK.IF THIS PLATE IS MISSING IT COULD ALLOW DUST AND, UNDERCERTAIN CONDITIONS, EXHAUST FUMES TO ENTER PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.(CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND INSTALLING FILLER PLATE WHEN NECESSARY.) |
| Component | TIRES |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 69V020000 |
| Notes | POSSIBILITY THAT FIRESTONE TIRES (8.25 X 14 WHITE SIDEWALL 4-PLY RATED), MAYNOT MEET MINIMUM STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS.FAILURE IN BODY OF TIRE COULD RESULTIN LOSS OF TIRE PRESSURE.(CORRECT BY RE- PLACING ALL TIRES WITH NEW IMPROVEDTYPE.) |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 71V235000 |
| Summary | THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A SEPARATED MOTOR MOUNT MAY ALLOW THE ENGINE TO LIFT, WHICH MAY AFFECT THE THROTTLE LINKAGE, MOMENTARILY INCREASING THROTTLE, POSSIBLY TO FULL THROTTLE. |
| Consequence | UNEXPECTED LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL MAY CAUSE LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
| Remedy | INSPECT ENGINE MOUNTS AND INSTALL RESTRAINTS WHICH WILL LIMIT ENGINE LIFT AND ELIMINATE POSSIBLE SECONDARY EFFECTS TO THE THROTTLE LINKAGE DUE TO ENGINE MOUNT SEPARATION. |
| Notes | SYSTEM: ENGINE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT TRUCKS AND VANS. |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 69V030000 |
| Summary | EXHAUST EMISSIONS (CARBON MONOXIDE) MAY ENTER THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE EXHAUST PIPE IS SUBSTANTIALLY OUT THE DESIGN POSITION, DETERIORATED FROM USE, OR WHEN AN OPENING IN THE BODY DEVELOPS NEAR THE EXHAUST OUTLET AND, AT THE SAME TIME, A NEGATIVE AIR PRESSURE OCCURS IN THE VEHICLE INTERIOR. |
| Consequence | UNDER THESE CONDITIONS, VEHICLE OCCUPANTS MAY EXPERIENCECARBON MONOXIDE POISONING. |
| Remedy | RESEAL NEARBY BODY JOINTS AND REPLACE THE DRAW PLUG IN THE BODY WHICH WAS USED TO REMOVE SURPLUS BONDERIZING SOLUTION DURING MANUFACTURE. |
| Notes | SYSTEM: EXHAUST.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. |
Data updated January 2023
1969 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $3,270 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $9,302 |
| Avg. Home : | $15,500 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.35 |
1969 Chevrolet Caprice FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1969 Chevrolet Caprice?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1969 Chevrolet Caprice? A: The 1969 Chevrolet Caprice has a wheelbase size of 119.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1969 Chevrolet Caprice? A: The 1969 Chevrolet Caprice has a length of 216.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1969 Chevrolet Caprice cost when new?A: The 1969 Chevrolet Caprice cost approximately $3,295 to $3,675 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1969 Chevrolet Caprice? A: The 1969 Chevrolet Caprice was offered as a 9-Passenger Kingswood Estate Wagon, Formal Top Custom Coupe, Hardtop Sport Sedan, Kingswood Estate Wagon.Q: What tires did the 1969 Chevrolet Caprice have? A: The 1969 Chevrolet Caprice had 8.25x14 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1969? A: Chevrolet produced 2,092,947 automobiles in 1969.Q: How many 1969 Caprices were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 166,900 examples of the Caprice in 1969.Q: What engines did the 1969 Chevrolet Caprice have? A: The 1969 Chevrolet Caprice had the following engine options: V 8 (5354 cc | 326.7 cu in. | 5.4 L.) with 235 HP (172.96 KW) @ 4800 RPM Turbocharged V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 255 HP (187.68 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 365 Ft-Lbs (495 NM) @ 3200 RPM V 8 (6489 cc | 396.0 cu in. | 6.5 L.) with 265 BHP (195.04 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 400 Ft-Lbs (542 NM) @ 2800 RPM V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 300 HP (220.8 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 380 Ft-Lbs (515 NM) @ 3200 RPM V 8 (6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 335 BHP (246.56 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 460 Ft-Lbs (624 NM) @ 3600 RPM V 8 (6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 390 HP (287.04 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 460 Ft-Lbs (624 NM) @ 3600 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1969 Chevrolet Caprice have? A: The 1969 Chevrolet Caprice had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Automatic Turbo Hydramatic, 2 speed Automatic Powerglide.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1969 Chevrolet Caprice?
How many 1969 Chevrolet Caprice were produced?
How powerful was the 1969 Chevrolet Caprice? Was the 1969 Chevrolet Caprice popular? Was the 1969 Chevrolet Caprice expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1969 Chevrolet Caprice?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1969 Chevrolet Caprice? A: The 1969 Chevrolet Caprice has a wheelbase size of 119.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1969 Chevrolet Caprice? A: The 1969 Chevrolet Caprice has a length of 216.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1969 Chevrolet Caprice cost when new?A: The 1969 Chevrolet Caprice cost approximately $3,295 to $3,675 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1969 Chevrolet Caprice? A: The 1969 Chevrolet Caprice was offered as a 9-Passenger Kingswood Estate Wagon, Formal Top Custom Coupe, Hardtop Sport Sedan, Kingswood Estate Wagon.Q: What tires did the 1969 Chevrolet Caprice have? A: The 1969 Chevrolet Caprice had 8.25x14 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1969? A: Chevrolet produced 2,092,947 automobiles in 1969.Q: How many 1969 Caprices were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 166,900 examples of the Caprice in 1969.Q: What engines did the 1969 Chevrolet Caprice have? A: The 1969 Chevrolet Caprice had the following engine options: V 8 (5354 cc | 326.7 cu in. | 5.4 L.) with 235 HP (172.96 KW) @ 4800 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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