Common questions

What was the horsepower of a 1969 Corvette?

What was the horsepower of a 1969 Corvette?

The 300 horsepower engine now operated at a compression ratio of 10.25:1 and the 350 horsepower at 11.0:1. Additionally, each engine’s peak power engine speed was lowered by approximately 200rpm, to 4,800 and 5,600 respectively. The hood scoop of a 1969 Corvette equipped with a 427 Cubic Inch engine.

What was the headrest option on a 1969 Corvette?

However, all records indicate that every Corvette built in 1969 included the headrest option. All 1969 Corvette interiors continued to feature a reasonably-sized luggage compartment behind the front driver and passenger seats with a concealed storage space which was ideal for storing tools, or other small valuables.

What was the ventilation system on a 1969 Corvette?

The Astro-Ventilation System, which had been introduced as part of the 1968 Corvette, airflow through the car’s cockpit, though the volume of air it produced continued to be inadequate. A flexible dash mounted three-section map pocket was included to help make up for the lack of a proper glovebox.

What is the interior color code for a 1969 Corvette?

427 – Interior Trim code. 427 – Green (Vinyl) (Refer to the Interior Color Codes section of the 1969 Corvette Specification Page for a list of all Trim codes.) 983 – Exterior Color Code. 983 – Fathom Green (Refer to the Color Codes section of the 1969 Corvette Specification Page for a list of all exterior color codes.)

The 300 horsepower engine now operated at a compression ratio of 10.25:1 and the 350 horsepower at 11.0:1. Additionally, each engine’s peak power engine speed was lowered by approximately 200rpm, to 4,800 and 5,600 respectively. The hood scoop of a 1969 Corvette equipped with a 427 Cubic Inch engine.

What do the numbers mean on a 1969 Corvette?

The first two digits representing the month (“01” through “12” ), the last two digits representing the date of the month (“01 through “31”) and they end with the engine type suffix code (see the Engine Suffix list below). In 1969 Corvette used Holley and Rochester Carburetors.

What was the first Corvette with a hood scoop?

The first Corvette with a functional hood scoop was the 1967 model with the L88 427 engine option. Only 20 were produced. The stinger scoop on the other big-block Corvettes looked the same but was not functional.

Where do you find the VIN on a 1969 Corvette?

Following the three characters are the last six digits of the vehicle serial number. The last six digits should match the last six digits of the car’s VIN. If the numbers do not match, the engine is not original. In 1969 Corvette small block engines were built in Flint and prefixed with a source designation of “V.”

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