1969 Chevrolet Camaro Fact Sheet
1969 Chevrolet Camaro Facts, Figures, and Specifications
The 1969 Camaro carried over the previous year’s drive-train and major mechanical components, but all-new sheet metal, except for the hood trunk lid and roof, gave the car a new look.
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The body was slightly restyled this year. The formerly smooth-sided body was now more highly sculptured.
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1969 Chevrolet Camaro
10 Tuxedo Black | |
40 Butternut Yellow | |
50 Dover White | |
51 Dusk Blue | |
52 Garnet Red | |
53 Glacier Blue | |
55 Azure Turquoise | |
57 Fathom Green | |
59 Frost Green | |
61 Burnished Brown | |
63 Champagne | |
65 Olympic Gold | |
67 Burgundy | |
69 Cortez Silver | |
71 LeMans Blue | |
72 Hugger Orange | |
76 Daytona Yellow | |
79 Rallye Green |
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General Year Information – 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
The grille was redesigned with sharper V and deep inset headlights. New door skins, rear quarter panels, and rear valance panel made the car look both lower and wider. To increase competitiveness in the SCCA Trans-Am racing series, optional four-wheel disc brakes with four-piston calipers were made available during the year, under RPO JL8. This system used components from the Corvette and made for a major improvement in the braking capability. The option was expensive and only 206 units were produced.
The formerly smooth-sided body was now sculptured, with a side feature line tracing the forward edge of the front wheel housing and running straight from the top of the opening to the rear of the car. A second line traced the front of the rear wheel opening and blended into the main one. Simulated vertical air slots were positioned ahead of the rear wheel. The Rally Sport option offered a special black grille with concealed headlights, the retractable headlamp doors being decorated by a triple-slot design motif. A functional “Super Scoop” hood was available with Z-28 or Super Sport package. Standard equipment included the mandatory head rest option plus, heater and defroster, integrated front headlight and parking light unit, Strato-Bucket front seats, all-vinyl interior, carpeting, Astro Ventilation system, front shoulder safety belts, lefthand OSRV mirror, side marker lights, E78 x 14 two-ply (four-ply rated) black sidewall tires, 140 horsepower Six or 210 horsepower V-8 and, in convertibles, interior courtesy lights.
A GM corporate edict forbade its Divisions from installing engines larger than 400 CID in mid-size and smaller model vehicles. Requests from dealers who had been dealer-installing 427 CID engines in the Camaro prompted Chevrolet to use an ordering process usually used on fleet and special orders to offer 427 engines in the Camaro. Two Central Office Production Orders (COPO), numbers 9560 and 9561, were offered in the 1969 model year.
- The COPO 9561 used the solid-lifter 427 CID big-block engine, option L72, formerly fitted to the 1966 Corvette, rated at 425 HP at 5600 RPM. Around 1,000 Camaros were fitted with the L72 engine option.
- The COPO 9560 used an all-aluminum 427 CID big-block, option ZL1, and was designed specifically for drag racing. This engine replaced and improved the L88 race engine released in 1967-68. A total of 69 ZL1 Camaros were produced. The engine cost over $4,000 over price of a base V8 Camaro. Rated at 430 HP at 5200 RPM, it could produce over 500 gross with exhaust changes and tuning. The ZL1 engines were manufactured at the Tonawanda Assembly Plant before being installed in Corvettes and Camaros – or sold over the counter to racers. Each took 16 hours to be hand-assembled.
The Indianapolis Pace Car replica Camaro was also offered, with about 100 original editions built and provided as official cars for dignitaries and press personalities attending the 500 Mile Race. The real Pace Car was an RS/SS 396 convertible, but most of the rest were SS 350 versions. A Pace Car package was later marketed for the general public, on February 4, 1969 with 3,675 having what became the Z11 Indy Sport Convertible option. Also made available was a Z10 Indy Sport Coupe option, in this case with about 200-300 vehicles produced.
The 1969 model year was extended into November 1969, due to manufacturing problems that delayed the introduction of the second-generation model planned for 1970.
NOTE: The major option packages; “RS” “SS” and “Z/28” are discussed in detail below.
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The 307 CID V-8 previously offered in other Chevrolets, now was available in Camaros. Rated at 200 HP at 4600 RPM, it was designed to compete in price with the base Mustang V-8. See the specifications for this engine in the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro AMA Specifications Sheets HERE.
The COPO 9561 option used a solid-lifter L72 427 CID big-block engine, rated at 425 HP at 5600 RPM. Around 1,000 Camaros were fitted with the L72 engine option. See the specifications for this engine in the 1968 Chevrolet Camaro AMA Specifications Sheets HERE.
The COPO 9560 used an all-aluminum 427 CID big-block, option ZL1, and was designed specifically for drag racing. A total of 69 ZL1 Camaros were produced. The engine cost over $4,000 over price of a base V8 Camaro. Rated at 430 HP at 5200 RPM, it could produce over 500 gross with exhaust changes and tuning. See information in the AMA Specifications Sheets HERE.
1969 Chevrolet Camaro Facts – Models Offered
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Standard interior features included color-keyed all vinyl trim with Strato-bucket front seats and scuff-resistant cowl side panels with ventilator grilles, color-keyed carpeting, front arm rests with bright bases, cigarette lighter, built-in instrument panel ash tray, automatic front door switches for dome or courtesy lights, locking glove compartment, friction-type ventipanes and, in convertibles, built-in arm rests and dual courtesy lights.
In the interior, there is a “RS” emblem on the steering wheel center.
The SS 350 was standard with the 350 CID 295 HP V-8, with a four-barrel carburetor and dual exhausts. The SS 396 model came standard with a 325 HP 396 CID V-8. Horsepower upgrades included 350 HP and 375 HP 396 CID V-8s.
NOTE: Most COPO Camaros were not SS models but delivered as base cars.
1969 Chevrolet Camaro Facts – Engines
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- 230 CID I-6 140 HP
- 250 CID I-6 155 HP
- 307 CID V-8 200 HP
- 350 CID V-8 255 HP
- 302 CID V-8 290 HP
- 350 CID V-8 300 HP
- 396 CID V8 325 HP
- 396 CID V8 350 HP
- 396 CID V8 375 HP
- 427 CID V8 425 HP COPO 9561
- 427 CID V8 500 HP ZL1 COPO 9560
Displacement: 230 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 3.875 x 3.250 inches.
Compression ratio: 8.5:1.
Horsepower: 140 @ 4400 RPM.
Torque: 220 @1600 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft Timing: Intake 244°, Exhaust: 244°; Overlap 33.30°. Valve Lift: Intake 0.3317″, Exhaust 0.3317″.
Carburetor: Rochester one-barrel: Standard Manual Transmission 7029017; Automatic Transmission 7029014. With Air Conditioning: Standard Manual Transmission 7029015.
Displacement: 250 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 3.875 x 3.530 inches.
Compression ratio: 8.5:1.
Horsepower: 155 @ 4200 RPM.
Torque: 235 @1600 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft Timing: Intake 244°, Exhaust: 244°. Valve Lift: Intake 0.3880″, Exhaust 0.3880″.
Carburetor: Rochester one-barrel: Standard Manual Transmission 7029017; Automatic Transmission 7029014. With Air Conditioning: Standard Manual Transmission 7029015.
Displacement: 307 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 3.875 x 3.25 inches.
Compression ratio: 9.00:1.
Horsepower: 200 @ 4600 RPM.
Torque: 300 @ 2400 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft Timing: Intake 280°, Exhaust 288°, Overlap 58°. Valve Lift: (intake) 0.3900″; (exhaust) 0.4100″.
Carburetor: Rochester 2GV two barrel: manual transmission 7029101; with air conditioning 7029103. Automatic Transmission 7029110; with air conditioning 7029112.
Displacement: 350 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.00 x 3.48 inches.
Compression ratio: 9.0:1.
Horsepower: 255@ 4200 RPM.
Torque: 365 @ 1600 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft Timing: Intake: 280°, Exhaust: 288°, Overlap 58°. Lift: (intake) 0.3900″, (exhaust) 0.4100″.
Carburetor: Rochester Quadra-jet 4-barrel – manual transmission 7029213; automatic transmission 7029202.
Displacement: 302 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.002x 3.00 inches.
Compression ratio: 11.00:1.
Horsepower: 290 @ 5800 RPM.
Torque: 290 @ 4200 RPM.
Valve lifters: Mechanical.
Camshaft Timing: (includes ramp) Intake (346°) 299°, Exhaust (346°) 313°, Overlap (118°) 83°; Valve Lift: (intake) 0.4850″; (exhaust) 0.4850″.
Carburetor: Holley 4-barrel: 4-speed manual transmission 3923289
Displacement: 350 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.00 x 3.48 inches.
Compression ratio: 10.25:1.
Horsepower: 300 @ 4800 RPM.
Torque: 380 @ 3200 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft Timing: Intake: 280°, Exhaust: 288°, Overlap 58°. Lift: (intake) 0.3900″, (exhaust) 0.4100″.
Carburetor: Rochester Quadra-jet 4-barrel – manual transmission 7029213; automatic transmission 7029202.
Displacement: 396 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.094 x 3.76 inches.
Compression ratio: 10..25:1.
Horsepower: 325 @ 4800 RPM.
Torque: 410 @ 3200 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft Timing: Intake: 286° Exhaust: 286°, Overlap 59°. Lift: Intake 0.3983″, Exhaust 0.3983″.
Carburetor: Rochester 4-barrel Quadra-jet – manual transmission: 7029215; automatic transmission: 7029204.
Displacement: 396 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.094 x 3.76 inches.
Compression ratio: 10..25:1.
Horsepower: 350 @ 5200 RPM.
Torque: 415 @ 3400 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft Timing: Intake: 300°, Exhaust: 300°, Overlap 72°. Lift: Intake 0.4614″, Exhaust 0.4800″.
Carburetor: Rochester Quadra-jet – manual transmission #7029215; automatic transmission: #7029204.
Displacement: 396 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.094 x 3.76 inches.
Compression ratio: 11.00:1.
Horsepower: 375 @ 5600 RPM.
Torque: 415 @ 3600 RPM.
Valve lifters: Mechanical.
Camshaft Timing: Intake: 316°, Exhaust: 302°, Overlap 80°. Lift: Intake 0.5197″, Exhaust 0.5197″.
Carburetor: (3- and 4-speed only): Holley 4-barrel 4150-C #3923289.
NOTE: This engine was once again not initially listed as available for the SS-396, however, due to demand , it was released in November of 1968.
Displacement: 427 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.250 x 3.76 inches.
Compression ratio: 11.00:1.
Horsepower: 425 @ 5600 RPM.
Torque: 460 @ 4000 RPM.
Valve lifters: Mechanical.
Camshaft Timing: Intake: 316°, Exhaust: 302°, Overlap 80°. Lift: Intake 0.5197″, Exhaust 0.5197″.
Carburetor: (3- and 4-speed only): Holley 4-barrel 4150-C #3923289.
NOTE: This engine was only available under COPO #9561.
Displacement: 427 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.250 x 3.76 inches.
Compression ratio: 11.00:1.
Horsepower: 430 $ 5200 RPM (500 @ 6500) RPM.
Torque: 450 @ 4400 RPM.
Valve lifters: Mechanical.
Camshaft Timing: (Includes ramps) Intake: 347°, Exhaust: 359°, Overlap 135°. Lift: Intake 0.560″, Exhaust 0.600″.
Carburetor: (3- and 4-speed only): Holley 4-barrel 4150-C #3923289.
NOTE: This engine was only available under COPO #9560. Horsepower and torque ratings varied according to time and place.
1969 Chevrolet Camaro Facts – Chassis Features
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- Wheelbase: 108 inches.
- Overall length: 186.0 inches.
- Front tread: 59.6 inches.
- Rear tread: 59.5 inches.
- Width: 74.0 inches.
- Height: Coupe 51.1 inches; Convertible 50.9 inches.
- Tires: I-6 – 350 CID 255 HP: E78 x 14; 350 CID 295 HP & 396 325 HP F70 x 14; Z28 E70 x 15; 396 CID 350 and 375 HP G70 x 14 . F70 x 14 Optional where lesser tire fitted.
1969 Chevrolet Camaro Facts – Powertrain Options
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- 3-speed heavy duty manual transmission, standard with Camaro.
- 4-speed heavy-duty (M22) manual transmission ($322.10)
- 4-speed manual transmission, close-ratio f($195.40)
- 4-speed manual transmission, wide-ratio ($195.40)
- Dual exhausts ($30.55).
- Floor-mounted shift lever, as optional equipment ($10.55).
- Heavy-duty clutch ($47.50).
- Hood, special ducted, option ZL2 ($75.00)
- Posi-Traction axle ($42.15).
- Powerglide automatic transmission with V-8 ($174.25); with I-6 ($163.70).
- RPO L34 – 396 cubic inch Turbo-Jet 350 horsepower V-8 ($184.35).
- RPO L35 – 396 cubic inch Turbo-Jet 325 horsepower V-8 ($63.20).
- RPO L48 – 350 CID 300 horsepower V-8 ($68.50).
- RPO L65 – 350 cubic inch Turbo:Fire 250 horsepower V-8 ($21.10).
- RPO L72 – 427 cubic inch 425 horsepower Turbo-Jet V-8, COPO only ($1,447.65)
- RPO L78 – 396 cubic inch Turbo-Jet 375 horsepower V-8 ($316).
- RPO L89 – 375 horsepower Turbo-Jet V-8 with special aluminum cylinder heads ($710.95).
- RPO LM1 – 350 cubic inch Turbo-Fire 255 horsepower V-8 ($52.70).
- RPO NC8 dual chambered exhaust system, in Camaro SS with 325/350/375 horsepower 396 CID V-8 ($15.80).
- RPO Z28 – 302 CID 290 horsepower V-8 (part of the Z/28 Option package only)
- Torque-Drive, in Camaro I-6 only ($68.65).
- Turbo Hydra-Matic (M38 type), ($190.10); in all, with 255 and 300 horsepower 350 CID V-8 ($200.65)
- Turbo Hydra-Matic (M40 type) with 375/425 horsepower V-8 ($290.40); in all with other 396 CID V-8s ($221.80).
- Turbo-Thrift 250 CID Six ($26.35).
1969 Chevrolet Camaro Facts – Significant Options
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- Accent striping ($13.70).
- Ashtray light, coupe only ($1.60).
- Bright metal wheel covers (21.10).
- Comfort-Tilt steering column ($45.30).
- Console with courtesy light ($53.75).
- Courtesy lights ($4).
- Custom Deluxe front shoulder belts ($26).
- Custom Deluxe seat belts ($6).
- Door edge guards ($3).
- Electric clock, not available with stereo ($16).
- Floor console with shifter ($47).
- Front accent or Sport striping ($25.30).
- Front and rear floor mats ($42).
- Front and rear spoiler, without performance package ($32.65).
- Front bumper guards ($13).
- Glove compartment light, when not included ($2.65).
- Headlight washer ($15.80).
- Heater and defroster deletion ($32 credit).
- Heavy-duty radiator, standard with air conditioning; standard with 302 CID or 396 CID engines ($13.70).
- Light monitoring system ($26.35).
- Liquid tire chain ($23.20).
- Mag-spoke wheel covers ($73.75).
- Manual push-button AM radio ($57).
- Manual push-button AM radio with rear seat speaker ($71).
- Manual rear antenna, not available with AM-FM radio ($10).
- Power convertible top ($52.70).
- Power door locks ($44.80);
- Power drum brakes ($42.15).
- Power front disc brakes ($64.25).
- Power seat ($100.10).
- Power steering ($89.55)
- Power top in White, Black or Blue on convertible ($52.70).
- Power windows ($100).
- Push button AM radio ($61.10).
- Push button AM/FM radio ($133.80).
- Push button AM/FM stereo radio ($239.15).
- Rally Sport Group ($105.35).
- Rally wheels ($31.60).
- Rear bumper guards ($10).
- Rear folding seat ($42.15).
- Rear manual antenna ($9.50).
- Rear window defroster, coupe ($21).
- Simulated mag wheel covers, not available with disc brakes ($74).
- Simulated wire wheels ($73.75).
- Special Camaro front bumper ($42.15).
- Special ducted hood for Camaro SS with performance package ($79).
- Special instrumentation includes ammeter, temperature, oil pressure and fuel gauges mounted on console, electric clock and tachometer mounted in instrument panel, in V-8 models with console ($94.80).Not available with 375 horsepower or 302″ engine.
- Special rear springs, includes rear bumper guards ($20.05).
- Special steering with Quick-Response feature in Camaro, power steering required with air conditioner or 396 cubic inch V-8, ($15.80).
- Speed and Cruise Control, V-8 and automatic required, ($57.95).
- Speed warning indicator ($11).
- Sport styled steering wheel ($34.80).
- SS Option: includes special hood, SS emblems, hood insulation, black accented grille, front accent band, engine accents, special suspension, V-8 engine, (dual exhausts, no charge) with 295 horsepower L4 V-8 ($210.65); with 325 horsepower L35 V-8 ($263.30); with 350 horsepower L34 V-8 ($368.65); with 375 horsepower L78 V-8 ($500.30).
- Standard front shoulder belts ($23).
- Stereo tape system with four speakers ($134).
- Stratoback front seat, Sport Coupe, not available with console ($33).
- Tinted glass on all windows, ($31), with air conditioning ($26); windshield only ($31).
- Tri-Volume horn, coupe only ($14).
- Two-tone paint, includes roof molding, ($31.60).
- Vinyl roof ($79.55).
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1969 Chevrolet Camaro Facts – Powertrains
- Powerglide Transmission Ratios
- I-6: 1st – 1.82:1, 2nd – 1:1, Reverse – 1.82:1
- 327 -350 CID V-8: 1st – 1.76:1, 2nd – 1:1, Reverse – 1.76:1
- Turbo Hydramatic Transmission Ratios
- 396 CID V-8: 1st – 2.48:1, 2nd – 1.48:1, 3rd 1.00:1 Reverse – 2.08:1
- Three Speed Manual Transmission Ratios
- I-6: 1st – 2.85:1, 2nd – 1.68:1, 3rd – 1:1, Reverse – 2.95:1
- 327 CID V-8: 1st – 2.54:1, 2nd – 1.50:1, 3rd – 1:1, Reverse – 2.63:1
- 350 – 396 CID V-8 Heavy Duty: 1st – 2.41:1, 2nd – 1.57:1, 3rd – 1:1, Reverse – 2.41:1
- Four Speed Manual Transmission Ratios
- I-6: 1st – 2.85:1, 2nd – 2.02:1, 3rd – 1.35:1, 4th 1:1, Reverse – 32.85:1
- 327 CID 210 – 275 HP V-8: 1st – 2.54:1, 2nd – 1.80:1, 3rd – 1.32:1, 4th 1:1, Reverse – 2.54:1
- 302 CID – 350 CID – 396 CID V-8: 1st – 2.52:1, 2nd – 1.88:1, 3rd – 1.46:1, 4th 1:1, Reverse – 2.54:1
- 302 – 396 CID V-8: 1st – 2.20:1, 2nd – 1.64:1, 3rd – 1.27:1, 4th 1:1, Reverse – 2.26:1
- Rear Gear Standard Ratios
- I-6 230, 250 & 307 V-8 CID: 3-Speed SMT – 3.08:1; Powerglide – 2.73:1; Optional – 3.55:1
- 302 CID V-8: 4-speed: 3.73:1. Optional 3.07:1; 3.31:1; 3.55;1; 4.10:1, 4.56:1, 4.88:1. A/C Not Available
- 350 CID 250 HP V-8: 3-Speed SMT – 3.08:1; Powerglide & Turbo Hydramatic – 2.56:1
- 350 CID V-8 295 HP: 3-Speed & 4-Speed SMT – 3.31:1, Powerglide – 3.07:1, Optional – 3.55:1; 3.07:1
- 396 CID V-8 325 HP 3-speed & 4-Speed: 3.31:1. Optional 3.55:1, 3.73:1 and 4.10:1
- 396 CID V-8 325 HP Turbo Hydramatic: 3.31:1, Optional 3.07:1, 3.55:1, 3.73:1 and 4.10:1
- 396 CID V-8 375 HP 3-speed w/2.41:1 1st Gear: 3.07:1. Optional – 2.73:1; 3.31:1, 3.55:1; 3.73:1.
- 396 CID V-8 375 HP 4-speed: 3.07:1. Optional 2.73:1; 3.31:1; 3.55;1; 3.73:1, 4.10:1, 4.56:1, 4.88:1.
- Posi-traction optional for all V-8 equipped vehicles where axle allowed.
NOTE: Optional, dealer installed gear ratios ranged from 2.73:1 to 4.88:1 depending on axle manufacturer. See 1969 AMA Specifications Sheets in HERE for complete information.