1969 Chevrolet Caprice Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1969 Chevrolet Caprice, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

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

Transmission:
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

Exterior
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
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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Exterior
Price :	$3,295
Weight :	3815 lbs \| 1730.455 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
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

Exterior
Price :	$3,675
Weight :	4300 lbs \| 1950.447 kg
Seating Capacity :	9
Doors :	4
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

Exterior
Price :	$3,565
Weight :	4245 lbs \| 1925.5 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
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	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	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	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	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.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1969 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$3,270
Avg. Household Income :	$9,302
Avg. Home :	$15,500
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.35

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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.