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1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 2-Dr. Sport Coupe

Legendary Z/28 package competed directly with Mustang Boss 302 in Trans-Am racing
124379N659474
8 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Sport Coupe
Body
Norwood, OH
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 2437 Camaro Z/28
Year Code 9 1969
Plant Code N Norwood, OH
Serial Number 659474 Unit #659474

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelCamaro Z/28
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 350 cu.in. V8
Horsepower255 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement350 cu.in. CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression9.0:1
Engine 302 cu.in. V8
Horsepower290 HP @ 5800 RPM HP
Displacement302 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression11.0:1
Engine 350 cu.in. V8
Horsepower300 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement350 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 396 cu.in. V8
Horsepower325 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement396 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 396 cu.in. V8
Horsepower375 HP @ 5600 RPM HP
Displacement396 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression11.0:1
Engine 427 cu.in. V8
Horsepower425 HP @ 5600 RPM HP
Displacement427 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression11.0:1

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.)

Original Specifications

Weight3050
Length186
Width74
Wheelbase108
Height51.1

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

Original Base Price $2711.00
No. Produced 225512

Body & Style Enhanced Data

No. Doors 2

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Weight 3050 lbs
Length 186 in.
Width 74 in.
Height 51.1 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Series Camaro V8
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Engine Numbers Prefix 1 + last 8 of VIN.
Engine No. Location On pad at front right side of cylinder block.
Type Dual downdraft
Torque 300@2400 ft/lbs
Brake Horsepower 200@4600 hp
Type Fully synchronous 3-speed manual
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (20)
Battery 12 V
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Radiator Tube and center
Exhaust System Single
Cooling System 11 Quarts
Fuel Type Regular
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Optional Equipment Power brakes
Optional Equipment Speed control device
Optional Equipment Power windows
Optional Equipment Air conditioning
Optional Equipment Power steering
Optional Equipment Radio
Steering Gear Recirculating ball
Front Suspension Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Suspension Hotchkiss
Drive Rear wheel drive
VIN Location On plate on top of left side of dashboard visible through windshield.
Tire Size 7.35 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Make Chevrolet
Model Year 1969
Origin United States
Model Number 12437
Passengers 4
Body Maker Fisher
Service Hydraulic self-adjusting
Emergency Rear service brakes
Brake Size 9.5 in.
Rear Differential 3.5 pt.
Oil 4 qt.
Fuel 18 gal.
Transmission 3 pt.
Carburetor Rochester
Block Material Cast alloy iron
Displacement 307 cu. in.
Type Turbo-Fire V8 valve-in-head
Compression Ratio-Std 9.0 :1
Main Bearings 5
Rated Horsepower 48.05 hp
Cylinders 8
Rear Tread 59.5 in.
Front Tread 59 in.
Wheelbase 108 in.
Differential Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.08 :1
Clutch Size 10.4 inches
Clutch Type Single plate dry disc
No. Of Gears 3
1st 2.85 :1
2nd 1.68 :1
3rd 1 :1
5th Not applicable :1
Reverse 2.95 :1
B &s 3 7/8 & 3 1/4

Enhanced Data Note: The enhanced vehicle data shown above represents the base vehicle configuration as manufactured. Individual vehicles may vary depending on factory options and modifications made throughout the vehicle's history.