1969 Chevrolet Corvette C3 Specifications

1969 Chevrolet Corvette C3
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Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1968 - 1982
Price : $4,425-$4,765
Weight : 3090 lbs | 1401.6 kg
0-60 mph : 6.1 seconds.
1/4 Mile : 14.3 seconds.
Top Speed : 122 mph | 196.298 km/h
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 (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Rochester 4-barrel Model 7029203
V 8 | Rochester four-barrel
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
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
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
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
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)
Transmission:
3 Manual , 3 Automatic , 4 Manual

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
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

Sport Coupe

Seating Capacity : 2
Doors : 2
Exterior
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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Convertible Coupe
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Price : $4,425
Weight : 3095 lbs | 1403.868 kg
Seating Capacity : 2
Doors : 2
Exterior
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

Seating Capacity : 2
Doors : 2
Exterior
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.

Suspension
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
Recirculating Ball with Power Assist
Steering Overall Ratio : 17.6:1
Turns lock to lock : 2.90
Turning Circle : 39.0 ft

Brakes
Front Brake Size : 11.8 in | 298 mm.
Rear Brake Size : 11.8 in | 298 mm.

Tires / Wheels
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

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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
  • 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.

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