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1969 Chevrolet Corvette C3 Specifications

Engine LocationFront
Drive TypeRear Wheel
Production Years for Series1968 - 1982
Price$4,425-$4,765
Weight3090 lbs | 1401.6 kg

Performance
0-60 mph6.1 seconds.
1/4 Mile14.3 seconds.
Top Speed122 mph | 196.298 km/h

Engine Type : V8 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.
300 HP (220.8 KW) @ 4800 RPM
380 Ft-Lbs (515 NM) @ 3200 RPM
Bore : 4.0 in | 102 mm.
Stroke : 3.5 in | 88 mm.
Engine Type : V8 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.
350 HP (257.6 KW)

Engine Type : V8 6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.
390 HP (287.04 KW) @ 4800 RPM
460 Ft-Lbs (624 NM) @ 3600 RPM
Bore : 4.3 in | 108 mm.
Stroke : 3.8 in | 96 mm.
Tri-Power Engine
Engine Type : V8 427 |
400 HP (294.4 KW)

Engine Type : V8 6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.
430 HP (316.48 KW) @ 5800 RPM
460 Ft-Lbs (624 NM) @ 4000 RPM
Bore : 4.3 in | 108 mm.
Stroke : 3.8 in | 96 mm.
Tri-Power Engine
Engine Type : V8 6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.
435 BHP (320.16 KW) @ 5800 RPM
460 Ft-Lbs (624 NM) @ 4000 RPM
Bore : 4.0 in | 102 mm.
Stroke : 3.5 in | 88 mm.

Transmission:
3 Manual , 4 Manual Heavy Duty Close Ratio -Floor Shift , 4 Manual Wide Ratio with Floor Shift , Automatic

Gear Ratios
1st Gear2.73:1
2nd Gear3.08:1
3rd Gear3.36:1
4th Gear3.55:1
5th Gear3.70:1
6th Gear4.11:1
7th Gear4.56:1

Production Figures
Convertible Coupes16,633
Sport Coupes22,129

Chassis / Engine Numbers Shown
Chassis Number1943 79S
Chassis Number194379S700845
Chassis Number194379S720117
Chassis Number194379S720354
Chassis Number194379S729185
Chassis Number194679S714874
Chassis Number194679S721688


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