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What engines came in a 1969 Corvette?

What engines came in a 1969 Corvette?

The basic engine for the 1969 was a very healthy 350 CID 300-hp V8 (which is plenty enough for most, but the option to order one with up to 435-hp was also available). Disc brakes at all four wheels remained standard.

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.

Why was the 1969 Corvette model year shorted?

The United Auto Workers (UAW) labor dispute that occurred in May, 1969, which had caused the 1969 model year to run over by two months, had also shorted production of the 1970 Corvette by over four months. Because of this, it was decided by Chevrolet management…

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.”

Where was the 1969 Corvette small block built?

In 1969 Corvette small block engines were built in Flint and prefixed with a source designation of “V.” All the big blocks were built at Tonawanda and prefixed with a source designation of “T.” The T or V is followed by four digits representing the date of manufacture.

What are the features of a 1969 Corvette?

1969 Corvette The Sting Ray name returned in 1969 after sitting out a year, though it was now one word: Stingray. The 327 CID small-block V8 options were replaced with a 350 CID engine. Though only two were built, the 1969 ZL-1 Corvette reportedly produced in the neighborhood of 585 horsepower.

What is the value of 1969 Corvette?

Original pricing for the 1969 Corvette Coupe was $4,781. The 1969 Corvette Convertible was priced slightly lower at $4,438. The 1969 was available with 427 cubic inch engines.

Where are corvette motors made?

GM The Chevrolet Corvette, whether powered by a “run-of-the-mill” LT1 or a bonkers supercharged LT4, is built in Bowling Green. But many Corvette smallblocks are built in New York, at the Tonawanda Engine Plant just north of Buffalo, while some other LT4s are actually built in Kentucky.

What are the dimensions of a 1969 Corvette?

The 1969 Chevrolet Corvette C3 measures 69.02 inches in width, 182.50 inches in length, and has a wheelbase of 98.00 inches.

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Ruth Doyle