1969 Chevrolet Corvette C3 Navigation
Features
Engine Location : | Front |
Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
Production Years for Series : | 1968 - 1982 |
Price : | $4,425-$4,765 |
Weight : | 3090 lbs | 1401.6 kg |
Performance
0-60 mph : | 6.1 seconds. |
1/4 Mile : | 14.3 seconds. |
Top Speed : | 122 mph | 196.298 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
V 8 | |
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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 (2.0 valves per cylinder) |
Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
Rochester 4-barrel Model 7029203 |
V 8 | Rochester four-barrel | |
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Displacement : | 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L. |
Power : | 350 HP (257.6 KW) |
Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.5 in | 88 mm. |
Compression : | 11.0:1 |
Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder) |
Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
V 8 | |
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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 |
V 8 | Three Holley two-barrels | |
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Displacement : | 6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L. |
Power : | 400 HP (294.4 KW) |
Bore : | 4.3 in | 108 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
Compression : | 10.25:1 |
Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder) |
Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
V 8 | |
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Displacement : | 6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L. |
Power : | 430 HP (316.48 KW) @ 5800 RPM |
Torque : | 460 Ft-Lbs (624 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
Bore : | 4.3 in | 108 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
Compression : | 12.5:1 |
Main Bearings : | 5 |
Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
1 4-barrel carburetor |
V 8 | Tri-Power Engine | |
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Displacement : | 6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L. |
Power : | 435 BHP (320.16 KW) @ 5800 RPM |
Torque : | 460 Ft-Lbs (624 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.5 in | 88 mm. |
Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder) |
3 Manual , 3 Automatic , 4 Manual
Gear Ratios
1st Gear : | 2.73:1 |
2nd Gear : | 3.08:1 |
3rd Gear : | 3.36:1 |
4th Gear : | 3.55:1 |
5th Gear : | 3.70:1 |
6th Gear : | 4.11:1 |
7th Gear : | 4.56:1 |
Production Figures
Total Chevrolet Production for 1969 : | 2,092,947 |
Total 1969 Corvette C3 production : | 38,762 |
1969 Chevrolet Corvette C3 | |
Convertible Coupe 2 dr. 2 P : | 16,633 |
Sport Coupe 2 dr. 2 P : | 22,129 |
Dimension(s)
Sport Coupe

Chassis # 194379S700845
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Chassis # 194379S720117
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Chassis # 194679S721688
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Chassis # 194379S729185
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Chassis # 194679S710092
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Chassis # 194679S708049
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Chassis # 194379S733382
Engine # T0702LP 19S733382
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Chassis # 9S706261
Seating Capacity : | 2 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 182.5 in | 4636 mm. |
Width : | 69.0 in | 1753 mm. |
Height : | 47.9 in | 1217 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 98.0 in | 2489 mm. |
Front Track : | 58.7 in | 1491 mm. |
Rear Track : | 59.4 in | 1509 mm. |
Convertible Coupe


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Chassis # 194679S728398
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Chassis # 194679S708449
Engine # T1II6LR 19S708449
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Chassis # 19467S723028
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Price : | $4,425 |
Weight : | 3095 lbs | 1403.868 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 2 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 182.5 in | 4636 mm. |
Width : | 69.0 in | 1753 mm. |
Height : | 47.9 in | 1217 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 98.0 in | 2489 mm. |
Front Track : | 58.7 in | 1491 mm. |
Rear Track : | 59.4 in | 1509 mm. |
Greenwood Coupe

Chassis # 1943 79S
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Chassis # 194679S711623
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Seating Capacity : | 2 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 182.5 in | 4636 mm. |
Width : | 69.0 in | 1753 mm. |
Height : | 47.9 in | 1217 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 98.0 in | 2489 mm. |
Front Track : | 58.7 in | 1491 mm. |
Rear Track : | 59.4 in | 1509 mm. |
Handling
Suspension | |
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Front : Independent, unequal-length A-arms, coil springs; tubular shocks and stabilizer bar Rear : Independent, trailing arms, toe links, transverse chromium-carbon steel leaf spring, tube shocks, and anti-roll bar |
Steering | |
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Recirculating Ball with Power Assist | |
Steering Overall Ratio : | 17.6:1 |
Turns lock to lock : | 2.90 |
Turning Circle : | 39.0 ft |
Brakes | |
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Front Brake Size : | 11.8 in | 298 mm. |
Rear Brake Size : | 11.8 in | 298 mm. |
Tires / Wheels | |
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Tires : | F70 x 15 |
Wheels : | 8-inch wide slotted steel 15-inch 5-lug disc |
1969 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : | $3,270 |
Avg. Household Income : | $9,302 |
Avg. Home : | $15,500 |
Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.35 |
1969 Chevrolet Corvette C3 FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1969 Chevrolet Corvette C3?
Q: How fast is the 1969 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1969 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has a top speed of 122 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1969 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1969 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has a wheelbase size of 98.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1969 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1969 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has a length of 182.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1969 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1969 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has a width of 69.02 inches.Q: How much did the 1969 Chevrolet Corvette C3 cost when new?A: The 1969 Chevrolet Corvette C3 cost approximately $4,425 to $4,765 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1969 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1969 Chevrolet Corvette C3 was offered as a Convertible Coupe, Greenwood Coupe, Sport Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1969 Chevrolet Corvette C3 have? A: The 1969 Chevrolet Corvette C3 had F70 x 15 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1969 Chevrolet Corvette C3 have? A: The 1969 Chevrolet Corvette C3 had 8-inch wide slotted steel 15-inch 5-lug disc wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1969? A: Chevrolet produced 2,092,947 automobiles in 1969.Q: How many 1969 Corvette C3s were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 38,762 examples of the Corvette C3 in 1969.Q: What engines did the 1969 Chevrolet Corvette C3 have? A: The 1969 Chevrolet Corvette C3 had the following engine options: 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 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 350 HP (257.6 KW) 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 V 8 (6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 400 HP (294.4 KW) V 8 (6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 430 HP (316.48 KW) @ 5800 RPM and 460 Ft-Lbs (624 NM) @ 4000 RPM V 8 (6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 435 BHP (320.16 KW) @ 5800 RPM and 460 Ft-Lbs (624 NM) @ 4000 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1969 Chevrolet Corvette C3 have? A: The 1969 Chevrolet Corvette C3 had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic, 4 speed Manual.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1969 Chevrolet Corvette C3?
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Q: How fast is the 1969 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1969 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has a top speed of 122 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1969 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1969 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has a wheelbase size of 98.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1969 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1969 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has a length of 182.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1969 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1969 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has a width of 69.02 inches.Q: How much did the 1969 Chevrolet Corvette C3 cost when new?A: The 1969 Chevrolet Corvette C3 cost approximately $4,425 to $4,765 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1969 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1969 Chevrolet Corvette C3 was offered as a Convertible Coupe, Greenwood Coupe, Sport Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1969 Chevrolet Corvette C3 have? A: The 1969 Chevrolet Corvette C3 had F70 x 15 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1969 Chevrolet Corvette C3 have? A: The 1969 Chevrolet Corvette C3 had 8-inch wide slotted steel 15-inch 5-lug disc wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1969? A: Chevrolet produced 2,092,947 automobiles in 1969.Q: How many 1969 Corvette C3s were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 38,762 examples of the Corvette C3 in 1969.Q: What engines did the 1969 Chevrolet Corvette C3 have? A: The 1969 Chevrolet Corvette C3 had the following engine options: 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- 1969 Chevrolet Corvette C3 Menu
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