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1969 Chevrolet Nova 2-Dr. Sport Coupe

Performance Nova with V8 serving as basis for legendary SS package
114279W442127
8 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Sport Coupe
Body
Willow Run, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
1969 Chevrolet Nova 2-Dr. Sport Coupe

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 1427 Nova
Year Code 9 1969
Plant Code W Willow Run, MI
Serial Number 442127 Unit #442127

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelNova
Year1969
Body Style2-Dr. Sport Coupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Available Engine Options

Engine options inferred from model and year. Specific engine not encoded in VIN.

Engine 230 cu.in. I6
Horsepower140 HP @ 4400 RPM HP
Displacement230 cu.in. CID
Carburetor1-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine 250 cu.in. I6
Horsepower155 HP @ 4200 RPM HP
Displacement250 cu.in. CID
Carburetor1-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine 307 cu.in. V8
Horsepower200 HP @ 4600 RPM HP
Displacement307 cu.in. CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression9.0:1
Engine 327 cu.in. V8
Horsepower275 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement327 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.0:1
Engine 350 cu.in. V8
Horsepower295 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement350 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 396 cu.in. V8
Horsepower350 HP @ 5200 RPM HP
Displacement396 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1

About This Decode

This VIN does not encode the engine, so the engine details shown are representative of the model as built and not VIN-confirmed. (Most pre-1972 GM VINs do not carry an engine code.)

Specifications

Engine

CarburetorRochester
Bore & Stroke10 inches
Cylinders8
Main Bearings5
Compression9.25
Rated HP48.05
BlockCast alloy iron
Displacement307
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Horsepower200@4600
Torque300@2400

Dimensions

Production89900
Length189.4
Wheelbase111
Height53.9
Width72.4
Front Tread59
Rear Tread58.9

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Transmission3
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.08
Steering GearRecirculating ball
Gears3
DriveRear wheel drive
1st Gear Ratio2.85
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
Reverse Ratio2.95
3rd Gear Ratio1

Suspension

Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionHotchkiss
Tire Size7.35 x 14

Brakes

Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size9.5
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity18
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Battery12
RadiatorTube and center
ExhaustSingle
Cooling11 Quarts, Centrifugal water pump
Fuel TypeRegular

Equipment

EquipmentRadio, Power brakes, Power steering, Air conditioning, Front disc rear drum brakes

Colors

Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Azure Turquoise Metallic, Burgundy Metallic, Burnished Brown Metallic, Butternut Yellow, Champagne Metallic, Cortez Silver Metallic, Daytona Yellow, Dover White, Dusk Blue Metallic, Fathom Green Metallic, Frost Green Metallic, Garnet Red, Glacier Blue Metallic, Hugger Orange, Le Mans Blue Metallic, Olympic Gold Metallic, Rallye Green Metallic, Tuxedo Black, Two Tone Colors Available

Pricing

MSRP$2384.00

Other

B&s 3 7/8 & 3 1/4

Body

Doors2

Specifications are for this model from period Chevrolet data. Chevrolet VINs do not encode the engine, so figures are representative of the model as built; see the separate engine-options panel for all available engines.