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1969 Camaro
1969 Camaro
1969 Camaro

 

The Camaro received new sheet metal in 1969. The look was more angular than the two previous Camaros. Wheel wells were squared off, new front and rear ends were added and it all contributed to longer and lower look. The interior was updated with new square gauges and an optional tachometer.

Chevy offered buyers a plethora of engine choices, everything from a low budget six cylinder engine to an incredible 427 ci monster that was part of the special order ZL-1. Most buyers picked the “more reasonable” small block V-8s.

The Z28 was continued for the road racing fan. It came with the 302 ci engine conservatively rated at 290 hp. Upgrades to the car included dual exhausts, special front and rear suspension, a heavy-duty radiator, quick ratio steering, and 15 x 7-inch Rally wheels. A four-speed manual transmission and power disc brakes were mandatory options and a Posi-Traction rear axle was highly recommended. Top speed was estimated at 120 mph. The Z28 was very popular and Chevy produces over 20,000 copies.

For those who enjoyed straight line performance, the Camaro SS was an obvious choice. A 396 ci V-8 with up to 375 horse power was available on the Super Sport. Those engines produced so much torque that the rear suspension often buckled under the stress. Wheel hop was very common in these cars. However, with the right aftermarket suspension components, the SS was a force on the drag strip and at traffic lights.

The 1969 Camaro continued to sell well even though it was the last year for that body style. On thing that helped was the delay in the introduction of the 1970 Camaro. Due to production problems with the new Camaro design, the introduction was delayed several months. Today, many consider the 1969 Camaro to be the best design of all the Camaros. They new Camaro that Chevy is set to launch in 2009 was heavily influenced by this car. That is indeed a fine tribute.

Performance Statistics

Model0-60 mphQuarter Mile TimeEngineSource
1969 Camaro ZL15.2 sec12.8 sec @ 107.0 mph427ci/425hpMCR 1987
1969 Camaro ZL15.3 sec10.4 sec @ 128.1 mph427ci/425hpSuper Stock Mag 2/69
1969 Camaro Yeko5.4 sec11.9 sec @ 114.5 mph427ci/430hpYeko
1969 Camaro Z287.4 sec15.1 sec @ 94.8 mph302ci/290hpCar Life
1969 Camaro Z287.4 sec15.1 sec @ 95.0 mph302ci/290hpRoad & Track 12/91
1969 Camaro SS Pace Car8.0 sec16.0 sec @ 88.0 mph350ci/300hpMotor Trend7/96
1969 Camaro SSn/a14.8 sec @ 98.7 mph396ci/375hpCar & Driver 5/70
1969 Camaro Z/28n/a14.7 sec @ 95.9 mph302ci/290hpPopularHot Rod
1969 Camaro SS396n/a14.5 sec @ 100.6 mph396ci/375hpPopularHot Rod
1969 Camaro SS 396n/a14.2 sec @ 97.3 mph396ci/375hpMCR 12/97
1969 Camaro SSn/a14.2 sec @ 103.8 mph396ci/375hpMCR Feb/Mar 1996
1969 Camaro ZL-1n/a13.2 sec @ 100.2 mph427ci/425hpHi PerfCars 8/69
1969 Camaro SSn/a13.0 sec @ 108.6 mph396ci/375hpSupercar Annual 1969

Production Numbers

ModelQuantity Built
1969 Camaro ZL169
1969 Camaro Yenko SYV201
1969 Camaro Z/2820302
1969 Camaro Super Sport34932
1969 Camaro Rally Sport37773
1969 Camaro Custom Int.39875
1969 Camaro Total243085

Available Engines

CodeEngine SizeFuelHorsepowerTorque
STD I6230ci1x1bbl140 hp @ 4400 rpm220 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm
L22 I6250ci1x1bbl155 hp @ 4200 rpm235 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm
STD V8307ci1x2bbl200 hp @ 4600 rpm300 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm
STD V8327ci1x2bbl210 hp @ 4600 rpm320 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm
L65350ci1x2bbl250 hp @ 4800 rpm345 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm
LM1350ci1x2bbl255 hp @ 4800 rpm365 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm
L30327ci1x4bbl275 hp @ 4800 rpm335 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm
Z28302ci1x4bbl290 hp @ 5800 rpm290 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm
L48350ci1x4bbl300 hp @ 4800 rpm380 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm
L35396ci1x4bbl325 hp @ 4800 rpm410 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm
L34396ci1x4bbl350 hp @ 5200 rpm415 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm
L78/L79396ci1x4bbl375 hp @ 5600 rpm415 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm
L72427ci1x4bbl425 hp @ 5400 rpm460 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm

 

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful

This is the poster car for the pony cars of that era. The design was crisp, the car was the right size and it had good performance. No wonder it was the inspiration for the 2009 Camaro.

 
 
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