• After a year's absence, the Stingray name (now spelled as one word) re­appeared on the front fenders.
• The back-up lights were integrated into the center taillights.
• The ignition was now on the steering column and the door depression button used in 1968 was eliminated. (A key lock was put in its place.)
• Front and rear disc brakes, headlight washers, center console, wheel trim rings, carpeting, and all-vinyl upholstery were standard.
• Buyers had their choice of 10 exterior col­ors
  • Tuxedo Black
  • Can-Am White
  • Monza Red
  • LeMans Blue
  • Monaco Orange
  • Fathom Green
  • Daytona Yellow
  • Cortez Silver
  • Burgundy
  • Riverside Gold
• All convertibles came with a choice of Black, White or Beige soft tops.
• Interior colors were: Black, Bright Blue, Green, Red, Gunmetal, and Saddle

I.D. NUMBERS

• The serial number [Vehicle Identification Number -- VIN] was stamped on a plate on the inner vertical surface of the left windshield pillar visible through the windshield.
• Convertible Serial numbers ranged from 194689S100001 to 194679S138762
• Coupe Serial numbers ranged from 194379S100001 to 194379S138762

  Position	Character	Description
  1	1	Chevrolet Division
  2 & 3	94	body series: Corvette
  4 & 5	67	convertible
  	37	coupe
  6	9	1969
  7	S	Assembled in St. Louis, MO
  8 to 13	100001 to 128566	production sequence

• Engine serial number

  1 to 7	0001001	sequential production number
  8	F or T	Flint, MI or Tonawanda, NY
  9 to 10	Carburetion & transmission	HY = 350-cid 300-hp V-8 with 10.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and four-barrel carburetor HZ = 350-cid 300-hp V-8 with 10.0:1 compression ratio, Turbo Hydra-Matic (THM) automatic transmission, and four-barrel carburetor HW = 350-cid 350-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and four-barrel carburetor HX = 350-cid 350-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and four-barrel carburetor LM = 427-cid 390-hp V-8 with 10.25:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, four-barrel carburetor LL = 427-cid 390-hp V-8 with 10.25:1 compression ratio, Turbo Hydra-Matic (THM) automatic transmission, and four-barrel carburetor LQ = 427-cid 400-hp V-8 with 10.25:1 compression ratio, automatic or manual transmission, and three two-barrel carburetors LO = 427-cid 430-hp V-8 with 12.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and four-barrel carburetor LV = 427-cid 430-hp V-8 with 12.0:1 compression ratio, Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic transmission and four-barrel carburetor LR = 427-cid 435-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and three two-barrel carburetors LX = 427-cid 435-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic transmission, three two-barrel carburetors LP = 427-cid 435-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and three two-barrel carburetors LW = 427-cid 435-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission, and three two-barrel carburetors LT = 427-cid 435-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and three two-barrel carburetors LU = 427-cid 435-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and three two-barrel carburetor

• Corvette engines have the last six digits of the VIN stamped on the block next to the engine number
• The body number plate was located on the engine side of the cowl.
• The Fisher Body Style Number 69-19467 identifies a Corvette Stingray convertible
• The Fisher Body Style Number 69-19437 identifies a Corvette Stingray coupe
• The body number is the production serial number of the body.
• The trim number indicates the interior trim color and material.
• The ten 1969 Corvette exterior colors were:
  • 900 = Tuxedo Black
  • 972 = Polar White
  • 974 = Rally Red
  • 976 = LeMans Blue
  • 978 = International Blue
  • 983 = British Green
  • 984 = Safari Yellow
  • 986 = Silverstone Silver
  • 988 = Cordovan Maroon
  • 992 = Corvette Bronze
• Upholstery Codes

  Color	Vinyl Upholstery	Leather Upholstery
  Black	STD/ZQ4	402
  Red	407	408
  Blue	411	412
  Gunmetal	416	415
  Saddle	420	421
  Green	427	428

Series No.	Body/Style No.	Body Type	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Production Total
194	37	2-dr. Sport Coupe - 2 passenger	$4763	3091 lb	22,129
194	67	2-dr. Conv - 2 passenger	$4420	3096 lb	16,633

TRANSMISSION

• Standard Manual Transmission: three-speed manual all-synchromesh transmission with floor-mounted gear shifter
• Automatic Transmission: Three-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic transmission with floor-mounted gear shifter (optional)
• Optional Manual Transmission: High-performance four-speed manual all-synchromesh transmission with floor-mounted gear shifter
• Optional Manual Transmission: Special high-performance four-speed manual all-synchromesh close-ratio transmission with floor-mounted gear shifter
• Optional Manual Transmission: Special heavy-duty four-speed manual all-synchromesh transmission with floor-mounted gear shifter

CHASSIS

Feature	Convertible	Coupe
Wheelbase	98 inches (2.489 m)	98 inches (2.489 m)
Overall length	182.5 inches (4.636 m)	182.5 inches (4.636 m)
Overall width	69.0 inches (1.753 m)	69.0 inches (1.753 m)
Overall height		47.9 inches (1.217 m)
Front tread	58.7 inches (1.491 m)	58.7 inches (1.491 m)
Rear tread	59.4 inches (1.509 m)	59.4 inches (1.509 m)
Frame	Full-length welded-steel ladder type with five cross members. Steel box sections, welded.
Front suspension	Independent, unequal-length A-arms, coil springs; tubular shocks and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension	Independent, trailing arms, toe links, transverse chromium-carbon steel leaf spring, tube shocks, and anti-roll bar
Steering	Saginaw recirulating ball, 17.6:1 ratio, 2.9 turns to lock, 39.0 turning circle
Rear axle type	Sprung differential, Hypoid gear
Brakes	Hydraulic, vented four wheel discs; 11.75-inch diameter, single calipers
Total swept area	461 sq. in.
Wheels	8" wide slotted steel 15" 5-lug disc
Standard rear axle ratio	3.36:1
Optional rear axle ratio	3.08:1, 3.36:1, 3.55:1, 3.70:1, 4.11:1, 4.56:1

OPTIONS

RPO 898 Genuine leather seat trim ($79) RPO A01 Soft-Ray tinted glass, all windows ($16.90) RPO A31 Electric power windows ($63.20). RPO A85 Custom shoulder belts ($42.15). RPO C07 Auxiliary hardtop for convertible ($252.80). RPO C08 Vinyl cover for auxiliary hardtop ($57.95). RPO C50 Rear window defroster ($32.65). RPO C60 Air conditioning ($428.70). RPO F41 Special front and rear suspension ($36.90). RPO G81 Positraction rear axle, all ratios ($46.35). RPO J50 Power brakes ($42.15). RPO K0S Engine block heater ($10.55) RPO K66 Transistor ignition system ($81.10) RPO L36 427-cid 390-hp V-8 ($221.20) RPO L46 350-cid 350-hp V-8 ($131.65) RPO L68 427-cid 400-hp V-8 ($326.55) RPO L71 427-cd 435-hp V-8 ($437.10). RPO L88 427-cid 435-hp V-8 ($1032.15) RPO L89 427-cid 435-hp V-8 ($832.05) RPO ZL1 Optional special 427-cid aluminum V-8 ($3,000) RPO M20 Four-speed manual transmission ($184.80) RPO M21 Four-speed close-ratio manual transmission ($184.80) RPO M22 Heavy-duty close-ratio four-speed manual transmission ($290.40) RPO M40 Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic transmission ($221.80) RPO N14 Side mount exhaust system ($147.45) RPO N37 Tilt-telescopic steering wheel ($84.30) RPO N40 Power steering ($105.35) RPO P02 Wheel covers ($57.95) RPO PT6 Red stripe nylon tires, F70 x 15 ($31.30) RPO PT7 F70 x 15, white stripe tires ($31.30) RPO TJ2 Front fender louver trim ($21.10) RPO UA6 Alarm system ($26.35) RPO U15 Speed-warning indicator ($11.60) RPO U69 AM-FM radio ($172.45) RPO U79 Stereo radio ($278.10) HISTORICAL NOTES The majority of 1969 Corvettes, 59.2 percent, came with power steering 78.4 percent had four-speed manual trans­missions one-in-four had power windows A 350-cid 300-hp V-8 was available this season Cars with this powerplant and automatic transmission were capable of 0-to-60 mph speeds in the 8.4 second bracket and could move from 0-to-6O mph in approximately 21.7 seconds. 1969 CORVETTE Click here for Corvette books Books on other automobiles Dictionary of over 15,000 Automotive Terms Cadillac History Sign My Guestbook View My Guestbook a@motorera.com 1961 1962 1963-67 overview 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 June 18, 1999