Chevrolet Corvette 1969
The 1969 Corvette was the second year production of the C3 (third generation) Corvetter, which had a life span from 1968 to 1982. Similar to the Mako Shark II concept it had a longer, lower profile, blunter edges, long front and rear overhangs, bulging bumpers and a low bonnet though it kept the recessed quad headlamps and the taillights.
The word "Stingray" was addred to the side panels of the car and the car had integrated windshield wipers that would conceal itself when not in use. It came stadard with a 300 hp "Turbo Fire 350", 350 cu in (5.6 litre) V8 engine for accelaration and four discs brake for deceleration.
Standard power transfer was via a floor mounted 3 speed fully synchronized transmission. The wheelbase remained the same as the C2(1963-1967) Corvette.
The 1969 production model year also featured only 2 ZL 1 models which sported a special all aluminum L71 engine with four barrel Holley and Rochester Quadrajet Carburetors. They were estimate to produce over 500 hp making them the highest horsepower production Corvette yet, despite GM's conservative rating of only 430 hp.
With approximately 39,000 corvette 1969, 57% were coupes and 43% convertibles. The convertible had a sticker price of $4,438. " No need to beware of substitutes. There aren't any". were stated in the car's brochure and that was produced in exactly what GM had intended and accomplished for the 1969 Corvette Stingray during tha era.
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