1969 Chevrolet Biscayne Specifications

Specifications

1965 1966 1967 1968 1969

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Steel unibody
Production Years for Series :	1965 - 1970
Price :	$2,685-$3,065
Weight :	4045 lbs \| 1834.781 kg

Engine & Transmission

Inline 6
Displacement :	4097 cc \| 250.0 cu in. \| 4.1 L.
Power :	155 HP (114.08 KW) @ 4200 RPM
Bore :	3.9 in \| 99 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 90 mm.
Compression :	8.5:1
Main Bearings :	7
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Rochester 1-barrel carburetor

Inline 6
Displacement :	3769 cc \| 230.0 cu in. \| 3.8 L.
Power :	140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore :	3.9 in \| 99 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 83 mm.
Compression :	8.5:1
Main Bearings :	7
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Rochester 1-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 (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Rochester 4-barrel Model 7029203

Transmission:
3 Manual Fully synchronised , Automatic Powerglide , Automatic Turbo-Hydramatic

Production Figures

Total Chevrolet Production for 1969 :	2,092,947
Total 1969 Biscayne production :	68,700
1969 Chevrolet Biscayne

Handling

Recall

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 Biscayne? A: The 1969 Chevrolet Biscayne has a wheelbase size of 119.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1969 Chevrolet Biscayne? A: The 1969 Chevrolet Biscayne has a length of 201.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1969 Chevrolet Biscayne cost when new?A: The 1969 Chevrolet Biscayne cost approximately $2,685 to $3,065 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1969 Chevrolet Biscayne? A: The 1969 Chevrolet Biscayne was offered as a 2-Door Sedan, Sedan, Station Wagon.

Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1969? A: Chevrolet produced 2,092,947 automobiles in 1969.

Q: How many 1969 Biscaynes were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 68,700 examples of the Biscayne in 1969.

Q: What engines did the 1969 Chevrolet Biscayne have? A: The 1969 Chevrolet Biscayne had the following engine options: Inline 6 (4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L.) with 155 HP (114.08 KW) @ 4200 RPM

Inline 6 (3769 cc | 230.0 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 4400 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

Q: What transmissions did the 1969 Chevrolet Biscayne have? A: The 1969 Chevrolet Biscayne had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual Fully synchronised, Automatic Powerglide, Automatic Turbo-Hydramatic.