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| 1969 Chevrolet Impala 8 Series 16400 | ||
| Sedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $2,984.00 | |
| No. Produced | 777,000 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | 6 | |
| Model Number | 16469 | |
| Weight | 3,760lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 119 inches | |
| Length | 215.9 inches | |
| Width | 79.8 inches | |
| Height | 55.9 inches | |
| Front Tread | 62.5 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 62.4 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | Turbo-Fire V8, valve-in-head | |
| Displacement | 327 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 4 & 3 1/4 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 9.0 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 235@4800 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 51.2 | |
| Torque | 325@2800 | |
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
| Block Material | Cast alloy iron | |
| Engine Numbers | Prefix 1 + last 8 of VIN. | |
| Engine No. Location | On pad at front right side of cylinder block. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Rochester | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Fully synchronous 3-speed manual | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 2.85 to 1 | |
| 2nd | 1.68 | |
| 3rd | 1 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 2.95 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 10 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.08 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent ball joint with coil springs | ||
| Rear | Coil link | ||
| Steering Gear | Recirculating ball | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Hydraulic, self-adjusting drums | ||
| Front Size | 11 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 11 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 11 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | Single | ||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 12 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal water pump | ||
| Radiator | Tube and center | ||
| Fuel Type | Regular | ||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 8.25 x 14 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 24 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 4 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 3 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 16 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 3.5 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | Starting 164699a100001 | ||
| VIN Description | Total Digits: 13 | ||
| Digits 1: Make | |||
| Digits 2-3: Series | |||
| Digits 4-5: Body style | |||
| Digits 6: Model year | |||
| Digits 7: Assembly plant | |||
| Digits 8-13: Production number | |||
| VIN Location | On plate on top of left side of dashboard, visible through windshield. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| No. produced includes all Impalas except convertibles. | |||
| References | |
| 1969 Chevrolet | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Automotive Industries March 15 1969 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Tuxedo Black | |
| Butternut Yellow | ||
| Dover White | ||
| Dusk Blue Metallic | ||
| Garnet Red | ||
| Glacier Blue Metallic | ||
| Azure Turquoise Metallic | ||
| Fathom Green Metallic | ||
| Frost Green Metallic | ||
| Burnished Brown Metallic | ||
| Champagne Metallic | ||
| Olympic Gold Metallic | ||
| Burgundy Metallic | ||
| Cortez Silver Metallic | ||
| Le Mans Blue Metallic | ||
| Hugger Orange | ||
| Rallye Green Metallic | ||
| Daytona Yellow | ||
| All colors may not be available in all models. | ||
| Two Tone Colors Available | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| 427 cu. in. V8 engine | Opt | |
| 396 cu. in. V8 engine | Opt | |
| 350 cu. in. V8 engine | Opt | |
| Power windows | Opt | |
| Air conditioning | Opt | |
| Power brakes | Opt | |
| Power steering | Opt | |
| Power seats | Opt | |
| Radio | Opt | |
| Speed control device | Opt | |
| Front disc rear drum brakes | Opt | |