1969 Chevrolet Corvette

The Corvette remained much of the same for 1969, although it was now officially called the "Stingray" (one word). The big news was that the coupe outsold the convertible for the first time, and continued to do so in the following years. Engine choices were changed with a new 350 cid V8 replacing the previous 327. Corvette big-blocks again began with the base 390 horsepower and ranged up to the 425 horsepower 427. In addition, two Corvettes were built with the ZL1 engine, a canary yellow and a Can-Am white t-top coupe with black ZL1 stripes. Technically, the ZL-1 was a $3,010 option that consisted of an assortment of aluminum cylinder block and heads on top of the $1,032.15 L88 race option. A total of 69 Camaros also received this engine option.

1969 Chevrolet Corvette Production Numbers

Model Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Total Production
Corvette
94	37	2 Dr Sport Coupe	$4,763	3,091 lbs	22,129
94	67	2 Dr Convertible	$4,420	3,096 lbs	16,633

Chassis Data

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Lenght	Width	Front Tread	Rear Tread	Tires
Corvette	98 in	182.5 in	69 in	58.7 in	59.4 in	F70 x 15

1969 Chevrolet Corvette Options

Code	Description	Price
898	Genuine Leather Seats	$79.00
A01	Soft-Ray Tinted Windows (all glass)	$16.90
A31	Power Windows	$63.20
A82*	Headrests	$42.15
A85	Shoulder Belts	$42.15
C07	Auxiliary Hardtop	$252.80
C08	Vinyl Covering	$57.95
C50	Rear Window Defroster	$32.65
C60	Air Conditioning	$428.70
F41	Special Front & Rear Suspension	$36.90
G81	Positraction Rear Axle	$46.35
J50	Power Brakes	$42.15
K05	Engine Block Heater	$10.55
K66	Transistor Ignition System	$81.10
L36	427-cid/390-hp V8	$221.20
L46	350-cid/350-hp V8	$131.65
L68	427-cid/400-hp V8	$326.55
L71	427-cid/435-hp V8	$437.10
L88*	427-cid/430-hp V8 (560-hp actual)	$1,032.15
L89	427-cid/435-hp V8 w/ Aluminum Heads	$832.05
M20	4-Speed Manual Transmission	$184.30
M21	4-Speed Close-Ratio Manual Transmission	$184.30
M22	Heavy-Duty 4-Speed Close-Ratio Manual Transmission	$290.40
M40	Turbo Hydra-Matic Transmission	$221.80
MA6	Heavy-Duty Clutch	$79.00
N14	Side Mount Exhaust System	$147.45
N37	Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column	$84.30
N40	Power Steering	$105.30
P02	Deluxe Wheel Covers	$57.95
PT6	F70 x 15 Red Stripe Tires	$31.30
PT7	F70 x 15 White Stripe Tires	$31.30
PU9	F70 x 15 Raised White Letter Tires	$33.15
TJ2	Front Fender Louver Trim	$21.10
U15	Speed Warning Indicator	$11.60
U69	AM-FM Radio	$172.75
U79	AM-FM Stereo Radio	$278.10
UA6	Alarm System	$26.35
ZL1*	Special L88 (aluminum block)	$4,718.35

NOTES: (A82) Became standard equipment on Corvettes manufactured in 1969. (L88) Required codes K66, F41, J56, G81. (ZL1) Required codes K66, F41, J56, G81. Radio and air conditioning was not available with the ZL1

1969 Chevrolet Corvette Engine Options

Location Of Engine Code: Stamped on the block in front of the right hand cylinder head.

Letter Code	Engine	Horsepower	Torque	Transmission	Carburetor
HW *	8-350	350	380	4-Speed Manual	4 BC
HX * %	8-350	350	380	4-Speed Manual	4 BC
HY	8-350	300	380	3 & 4-Speed Manual	4 BC
HZ	8-350	300	380		4 BC
LL	8-427	390	460		4 BC
LM *	8-427	390	460	3 & 4-Speed Manual	4 BC
LN *	8-427	400	460		3 - 2 BC
LO * †	8-427	430	460	4-Speed Manual	4 BC
LP (A.H.)	8-427	435	460	4-Speed Manual	3 - 2 BC
LQ *	8-427	400	460	4-Speed Manual	3 - 2 BC
LR #	8-427	435	460	4-Speed Manual	3 - 2 BC
LT #	8-427	435	460	4-Speed Manual	3 - 2 BC
LU (A.H.)	8-427	435	460	4-Speed Manual	3 - 2 BC
LV †	8-427	430	460	Turbo Hydra-Matic 400	4 BC
LW (A.H.)	8-427	435	460	Turbo Hydra-Matic 400	3 - 2 BC
LX #	8-427	435	460	Turbo Hydra-Matic 400	3 - 2 BC
ME	8-427 #	430 (560)	450 (Not Available)	4-Speed Manual	4 BC
MG	8-427 #	430 (560)	450 (Not Available)	4-Speed Manual	4 BC
MR	8-427 #	430 (560)	450 (Not Available)	4-Speed Manual	4 BC

(A.H.) Aluminum Heads * High Performance † Heavy Duty % Used w/ Air Conditioning # Special High Performance

Transmission Codes

Transmission	Location
Powerglide	All models stamped on the right side of transmission oil pan.
Turbo Hydra-Matic	Right hand vertical surface of transmission case
3-Speed	Corvair and fully synchronized Passenger (exc. Warner Gear) transmissions stamped on square boss on left side below and rear of cover
4-Speed	Passenger models (exc. Corvair) stamped on right side of case ahead of the extension.

Plant and Type Designation Prefix	Plant	Transmission Type
N	Muncie	4-Speed
W	Warner Gear	3 and 4-Speed
P	Muncie	4-Speed
R	Saginaw	4-Speed
S	Saginaw	3-Speed
M	Muncie	3-Speed, Overdrive*
C	Cleveland	Powerglide
T	Toledo	Powerglide
CA	Hydra-Matic	3-Speed, Automatic Turbo Hydra-Matic
D	Saginaw	Overdrive
K	McKinnon	3-Speed
E	McKinnon	Powerglide
O	Saginaw	Overdrive
X	Cleveland	Turbo Hydra-Matic 350
B	Cleveland	Turbo Hydra-Matic 350
Y	Toledo	Turbo Hydra-Matic 350
A	Cleveland	2-Speed, Manual Powerglide

*Overdrive distinguished from 3-Speed by physical appearance only. The above transmissions (exc. Warner Gear) will carry a production code number such as: C1116N (C = Cleveland Powerglide, 11 = November, 16 = 16th, N = Night Shift). The Warner Gear transmissions will carry a production code number such as: WG1031 (W = Warner Gear 4-Spd., G = July, 10 = 10th, 7 = 1967, 1 = First Shift).

1969 Chevrolet Corvette Exterior Paint Codes

Color Name / Code	Color Image	Color Name / Code	Color Image
900 - Tuxedo Black Lucite® Code - 88L Dulux® Code - 93-005		983 - Fathom Green (metallic) Lucite® Code - 5013L Dulux® Code - 5013D
972 -Can-Am White Lucite® Code - 5040L Dulux® Code - 5040D		984 - Daytona Yellow Lucite® Code - 5026LH Dulux® Code - 5026D
974 -Monza Red Lucite® Code - 5027LH Dulux® Code - 5027DH		986 - Cortez Silver (metallic) Lucite® Code - 5032L Dulux® Code - 5032D
976 - LeMans Blue (metallic) Lucite® Code - 5030L Dulux® Code - 5030D		988 - Burgundy (metallic) Lucite® Code - 5036LH Dulux® Code - 5036DH
980 - Riverside Gold (metallic) Lucite® Code - 5029L Dulux® Code - 5029D		990 - Hugger Orange Lucite® Code - 5021LM Dulux® Code - 5021DH
NOTES: The first letter of a two-letter paint code identifies the body color. The second letter identifies the roof color. (For example, the combination 51-50 on a Chevrolet would indicate the body finished in Dusk Blue and the roof area in Dover White.) General Motors paint code plate for all models except Corvair and Corvette is located under the hood at the top of the firewall on the left or right of the upper shroud. Corvair paint code plate is on the left cross-rail in the engine compartment. Corvette paint code plate is on the instrument panel brace, below the glove compartment.

1969 Chevrolet Corvette Interior Paint Codes

Color Name / Code	Color Image	Color Name / Code	Color Image
Saddle (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code - 9475L		Medium Bright Blue (metallic) (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code - 9540LH
Gunmetal (metallic) Lucite® Code - 9542 (semi-gloss)		Red (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code - 4688LH
Dark Green (metallic) Lucite® Code - 9592LH (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code - 9581LH (flat)		Black Lucite® Code - 88L (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code - 4428L (flat)
Midnight Green (metallic) Lucite® Code - 9593LH (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code - 9582LH (flat)
NOTE: Unpolished LUCITE® will generally produce a gloss comparable to original interior semi-gloss finishes. If lower gloss is required, use 1/2 oz. DuPont #4528 flattening compound to a pint of unreduced color.

Trunk Colors (spatter finish)

Black - Gray - Aqua 389 - 259

Axle Codes

Location Of Axle Codes: The axles for Chevrolet will be built by Chevrolet Buffalo, Chevrolet Gear and Axle, Buick, Oldsmobile, and McKinnon. Divisional Manufacturer code letters will be metal stamped on the axle tube adjacent to the carrier for identification. Metal stamp on left rear axle tube on the rear side, letters and numerals 3/16 in. high, 3 in. outboard of carrier.

Codes - Non-Locking	Codes - Locking	Ratio	Inspection Cover
AK	AM, AU	3.36	10 Bolt
	AL, AT, AV, AW	3.08	10 Bolt
	AN, AZ	3.55	12 Bolt
AS	AO, FA	3.70	12 Bolt
	AP, FB	4.11	12 Bolt
	AY	2.73	10 Bolt
	FC	4.56	12 Bolt