1969
The 1969 Camaro was the most refined version of the first-generation Camaro models. It was available with a small six cylinder engine all the way up to a 500 plus bhp 427. The differences in appearance from the 1967-8 models included redesigned front fenders, rear quarter panels, doors and rear fascia. The wheel wells were also flattened.
Camaro was selected again as the Indy Pace Car in 1969. This SS/RS was Dover White with orange stripes and letters and orange hounds tooth cloth seats. RPO Z11 was the Pace Car option code. RPO Z10 was a limited edition Pace Car coupe. Other options were needed to match the actual Pace Car.
YENKO YSC
Chevy dealer Don Yenko buys 201 1969 Camaros under Chevy's Central Office Production Order (COFIO). They have 427ci engines rated at 425bhp, 4.10:1 gears, Z28 handling package and special graphics. The Yenko Super Car runs the ¼ mile in 13.5 seconds.
ZL-1 Camaro
Under the COPO project, 1969 base Camaros were made with all-alloy 427 engines rated at 430 bhp, but they actually made more than500 bhp. With headers and slicks, these cars ran the ¼ mile in 11.6 seconds at 122mph. The cars cost $7,200. 1969 Engines
350ci/300hp V8
350ci/350hp V8
427ci/390hp V8
427ci/400hp V8
427ci/430hp V8
427ci/435hp V8
1969 Dimensions
Length........................................ 182.5 inches
Width.......................................... 69.0 inches
Height......................................... 47.8 inches
Tire Size.................................... F70x15 inches
Track (front)................................. 58.70 inches
Track (rear).................................. 59.40 inches
Weight........................................ 3,245 pounds 1969 Colors
Code Exterior
10 Tuxedo Black
40 Butternut Yellow
50 Dover White
51 Dusk Blue
52 Garnet Red
53 Glacier Blue
55 Azure Turquoise
57 Fathom Green
59 Frost Green
61 Burnished Brown
63 Champagne
65 Olympic Gold
67 Burgundy
69 Cortez Silver
71 LeMans Blue
72 Hugger Orange
76 Daytona Yellow
79 Rallye Green
53/50 G-Blue/Dover
55/50 A-Turq/Dover
53/51 G-Blue/Dusk Blue
51/53 Dusk Blue/G-Blue
65/50 O-Gold/Dover
1969 Factory Options
RPO Description Qty Retail
Camaro Sport Coupe, 6-cylinder 34,541 $2,621.00
Camaro Convertible, 6-cylinder 1,707 2,835.00
Camaro Sport Coupe, 8-cylinder 190,971 2,727.00
Camaro Convertible, 8-cylinder 15,866 2,940.00
AS1 Belts, standard front shoulder (conv) 47 23.20
A54 Belts, custom deluxe rear shoulder 37 26.35
AS5 Belts, standard rear shoulder (coupe) 78 23.20
A01 Soft Ray tinted glass, all windows 114,733 32.65
A31 Power Windows 3,058 105.35
A39 Belts, custom deluxe front/rear (conv) 4,901 9.00
A67 Seat, rear folding 4,397 42.15
A85 Belts, custom deluxe front shldr (conv) 922 26.35
B37 Floor Mats, color-keyed front and rear 37,158 11.60
B93 Guards, door edge 57,128 4.25
CEI Headlight Washer (std w/Rally Sport) 116 15.80
C06 Top, power (convertible) 9,631 52.70
- Vinyl Roof Cover (coupe) 100,602 84.30
C5O Defroster, rear window ($32.65/conv) 7,912 22.15
C60 Air Conditioning (n/a 375hp or 302ci) 44,737 376.00
DX1 Striping, front accent 20,479 25.30
D33 Mirror, left outside remote control 7,771 10.55
D34 Mirror, visor vanity 9,002 3.20
D55 Console (includes floor shifter) 156,225 53.75
D80 Spoiler (included with Z28) 19,040 32.65
D90 Striping, sport 26,729 25.30
D96 Striping, fender 5,176 15.80
F41 Suspension, special purpose front/rear 5,929 10.55
G31 Springs, special rear (W/rear bmpr grds) 556 20.05
G80 Positraction Rear Axle 48,755 42.15
- .Rear Axle, optional ratios 2.15
JL8 Power Brakes, front and rear disc 206 500.30
J50 Power Brakes, front and rear drum 82,890 42.15
J52 Power Brakes, front disc, rear drum 67,231 64.25
KD5 Ventilation, engine HD closed positive 52 6.35
K02 Fan, temperature controlled (V8 only) 1,052 15.80
K05 Heater, engine block 2,124 10.55
K79 Generator, 42-amp Delcotron 224 10.55
K85 Generator, 63-amp Delcotron 114 26.35
LM1 Engine, 35Oci/225hp Turbo-Fire V8 10,406 52.70
L22 Engine, 25Oci/l55hp Turbo-Thrift 6-cyl 18,660 26.35
L34 Engine, 396ci/35Ohp Turbo-Jet V8 (SS) 2,018 184.35
L35 Engine, 396ci/325hp Turbo-Jet V8 (SS) 6,752 63.20
L48 Engine, 35Oci/300hp Turbo-Fire V8 (SS) 22,339 -
L65 Engine, 35Oci/250hp Turbo-Fire V8 26,898 21.10
L78 Engine, 396ci/375hp Turbo-Jet V8 (SS) 4,889 316.00
L89 Engine, 396ci/375hp V8 alum heads (SS) 311 710.95
MB1 Transmission, Torque-drive (6-cyl only) 2,186 68.65
MC1 Transmission, special 3-speed 3,079 79.00
M11 Shift Lever, floor mounted 25,586 10.55
M20 Transmission, 4-speed wide range 37,816 195.40
M21 Transmission, 4-speed close ratio 26,501 195.40
M22 Transmission, 4-speed close ratio HD 2,117 322.10
M35 Transmission, Powerglide automatic 78,849 163.70
M40 Transmission, Turbo Hydra-Matic auto 66,423 190.10
NC8 Exhaust System, dual chambered 1,526 15.80
N10 Exhaust System, dual 5,545 30.55
N33 Tilt Steering Column 6,575 45.30
N34 Steering Wheel, wood-grained plastic .6,883 34.80
N40 Power Steering 141,607 94.80
N44 Special Steering, quick ratio .2,161 15.80
N65 Tire, space saver 2,228 19.00
N95 Wheel Covers, simulated wire 2,118 73.75
N96 wheel Covers, mag style 2,866 73.75
PA2 Wheel Covers, mag-spoke style 1,362 73.75
PK8 Tires E78x14 2-ply whitewall 102,328 32.10
PLS Tires F70x14 2-ply white letter 30,605 63.05
PW7 Tires F70x14 2-ply white stripe 14,457 62.60
PW8 Tires F70x14 2-ply red stripe 6,243 62.60
PY4 Tires F70xl4 fiberglass belt wht stripe 5,783 88.60
PY5 Tires F70x14 fiberglass belt red stripe 1,085 88.60
P01 Wheel Covers, bright metal 106,386 21.10
P06 Wheel Trim Rings (use w/std hubcaps) 2,401 21.10
T60 Battery, heavy duty 9,738 8.45
U15 Speed Warning Indicator 2,111 11.60
U16 Tachometer 1,410 52.70
U17 Special Instruments (req V8 & console) 29,524 94.80
U35 Clock, electric (incl with RPO U17) 20,330 15.80
U46 Light Monitoring System 1,450 26.35
U57 Stereo Tape System 6,239 133.80
U63 Radio, AM pushbutton 206,598 61.10
U69 Radio, AM-FM pushbutton 8,271 133.80
U73 Antenna, manual rear-mount 16,394 9.50
U79 Radio, AM-FM stereo 2,359 239.10
U80 Speaker, rear seat 26,862 13.20
VE3 Bumper, special body-color front 12,650 42.15
V01 Radiator, heavy duty 3,802 14.75
V31 Guards, front bumper 12,657 12.65
V32 Guards, rear bumper 12,369 12.65
V75 Tire Chain, liquid 188 23.20
ZJ7 Wheels, rally 48,735 35.85
ZJ9 Auxiliary Lighting Group 15,768 13.70
ZK3 Belts custom deluxe seat/shldr (coupe) 18,760 12.15
ZL2 Hood, special ducted 10,026 79.00
Z10 Indy Sport Coupe Accents - 36.90
Z11 Indy Sport Convertible Accents 3,675 36.90
Z21 Style Trim Group 102,740 47.40
Z22 Rally Sport Package 37,773 131.65
Z23 Interior, special (incl with RPO Z87) 66,469 17.95
Z27 Super Sport (SS) Package 34,932 295.95
Z28 Special Performance Package (coupe) 20,302 458.15
Z87 Custom Interior 39,875 110.60
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The 1969 Camaro was the most refined version of the first-generation Camaro models. It was available with a small six cylinder engine all the way up to a 500 plus bhp 427. The differences in appearance from the 1967-8 models included redesigned front fenders, rear quarter panels, doors and rear fascia. The wheel wells were also flattened.
Camaro was selected again as the Indy Pace Car in 1969. This SS/RS was Dover White with orange stripes and letters and orange hounds tooth cloth seats. RPO Z11 was the Pace Car option code. RPO Z10 was a limited edition Pace Car coupe. Other options were needed to match the actual Pace Car.
YENKO YSC
Chevy dealer Don Yenko buys 201 1969 Camaros under Chevy's Central Office Production Order (COFIO). They have 427ci engines rated at 425bhp, 4.10:1 gears, Z28 handling package and special graphics. The Yenko Super Car runs the ¼ mile in 13.5 seconds.
ZL-1 Camaro
Under the COPO project, 1969 base Camaros were made with all-alloy 427 engines rated at 430 bhp, but they actually made more than500 bhp. With headers and slicks, these cars ran the ¼ mile in 11.6 seconds at 122mph. The cars cost $7,200. 1969 Engines
350ci/300hp V8
350ci/350hp V8
427ci/390hp V8
427ci/400hp V8
427ci/430hp V8
427ci/435hp V8
1969 Dimensions
Length........................................ 182.5 inches
Width.......................................... 69.0 inches
Height......................................... 47.8 inches
Tire Size.................................... F70x15 inches
Track (front)................................. 58.70 inches
Track (rear).................................. 59.40 inches
Weight........................................ 3,245 pounds 1969 Colors
Code Exterior
10 Tuxedo Black
40 Butternut Yellow
50 Dover White
51 Dusk Blue
52 Garnet Red
53 Glacier Blue
55 Azure Turquoise
57 Fathom Green
59 Frost Green
61 Burnished Brown
63 Champagne
65 Olympic Gold
67 Burgundy
69 Cortez Silver
71 LeMans Blue
72 Hugger Orange
76 Daytona Yellow
79 Rallye Green
53/50 G-Blue/Dover
55/50 A-Turq/Dover
53/51 G-Blue/Dusk Blue
51/53 Dusk Blue/G-Blue
65/50 O-Gold/Dover
1969 Factory Options
RPO Description Qty Retail
Camaro Sport Coupe, 6-cylinder 34,541 $2,621.00
Camaro Convertible, 6-cylinder 1,707 2,835.00
Camaro Sport Coupe, 8-cylinder 190,971 2,727.00
Camaro Convertible, 8-cylinder 15,866 2,940.00
AS1 Belts, standard front shoulder (conv) 47 23.20
A54 Belts, custom deluxe rear shoulder 37 26.35
AS5 Belts, standard rear shoulder (coupe) 78 23.20
A01 Soft Ray tinted glass, all windows 114,733 32.65
A31 Power Windows 3,058 105.35
A39 Belts, custom deluxe front/rear (conv) 4,901 9.00
A67 Seat, rear folding 4,397 42.15
A85 Belts, custom deluxe front shldr (conv) 922 26.35
B37 Floor Mats, color-keyed front and rear 37,158 11.60
B93 Guards, door edge 57,128 4.25
CEI Headlight Washer (std w/Rally Sport) 116 15.80
C06 Top, power (convertible) 9,631 52.70
- Vinyl Roof Cover (coupe) 100,602 84.30
C5O Defroster, rear window ($32.65/conv) 7,912 22.15
C60 Air Conditioning (n/a 375hp or 302ci) 44,737 376.00
DX1 Striping, front accent 20,479 25.30
D33 Mirror, left outside remote control 7,771 10.55
D34 Mirror, visor vanity 9,002 3.20
D55 Console (includes floor shifter) 156,225 53.75
D80 Spoiler (included with Z28) 19,040 32.65
D90 Striping, sport 26,729 25.30
D96 Striping, fender 5,176 15.80
F41 Suspension, special purpose front/rear 5,929 10.55
G31 Springs, special rear (W/rear bmpr grds) 556 20.05
G80 Positraction Rear Axle 48,755 42.15
- .Rear Axle, optional ratios 2.15
JL8 Power Brakes, front and rear disc 206 500.30
J50 Power Brakes, front and rear drum 82,890 42.15
J52 Power Brakes, front disc, rear drum 67,231 64.25
KD5 Ventilation, engine HD closed positive 52 6.35
K02 Fan, temperature controlled (V8 only) 1,052 15.80
K05 Heater, engine block 2,124 10.55
K79 Generator, 42-amp Delcotron 224 10.55
K85 Generator, 63-amp Delcotron 114 26.35
LM1 Engine, 35Oci/225hp Turbo-Fire V8 10,406 52.70
L22 Engine, 25Oci/l55hp Turbo-Thrift 6-cyl 18,660 26.35
L34 Engine, 396ci/35Ohp Turbo-Jet V8 (SS) 2,018 184.35
L35 Engine, 396ci/325hp Turbo-Jet V8 (SS) 6,752 63.20
L48 Engine, 35Oci/300hp Turbo-Fire V8 (SS) 22,339 -
L65 Engine, 35Oci/250hp Turbo-Fire V8 26,898 21.10
L78 Engine, 396ci/375hp Turbo-Jet V8 (SS) 4,889 316.00
L89 Engine, 396ci/375hp V8 alum heads (SS) 311 710.95
MB1 Transmission, Torque-drive (6-cyl only) 2,186 68.65
MC1 Transmission, special 3-speed 3,079 79.00
M11 Shift Lever, floor mounted 25,586 10.55
M20 Transmission, 4-speed wide range 37,816 195.40
M21 Transmission, 4-speed close ratio 26,501 195.40
M22 Transmission, 4-speed close ratio HD 2,117 322.10
M35 Transmission, Powerglide automatic 78,849 163.70
M40 Transmission, Turbo Hydra-Matic auto 66,423 190.10
NC8 Exhaust System, dual chambered 1,526 15.80
N10 Exhaust System, dual 5,545 30.55
N33 Tilt Steering Column 6,575 45.30
N34 Steering Wheel, wood-grained plastic .6,883 34.80
N40 Power Steering 141,607 94.80
N44 Special Steering, quick ratio .2,161 15.80
N65 Tire, space saver 2,228 19.00
N95 Wheel Covers, simulated wire 2,118 73.75
N96 wheel Covers, mag style 2,866 73.75
PA2 Wheel Covers, mag-spoke style 1,362 73.75
PK8 Tires E78x14 2-ply whitewall 102,328 32.10
PLS Tires F70x14 2-ply white letter 30,605 63.05
PW7 Tires F70x14 2-ply white stripe 14,457 62.60
PW8 Tires F70x14 2-ply red stripe 6,243 62.60
PY4 Tires F70xl4 fiberglass belt wht stripe 5,783 88.60
PY5 Tires F70x14 fiberglass belt red stripe 1,085 88.60
P01 Wheel Covers, bright metal 106,386 21.10
P06 Wheel Trim Rings (use w/std hubcaps) 2,401 21.10
T60 Battery, heavy duty 9,738 8.45
U15 Speed Warning Indicator 2,111 11.60
U16 Tachometer 1,410 52.70
U17 Special Instruments (req V8 & console) 29,524 94.80
U35 Clock, electric (incl with RPO U17) 20,330 15.80
U46 Light Monitoring System 1,450 26.35
U57 Stereo Tape System 6,239 133.80
U63 Radio, AM pushbutton 206,598 61.10
U69 Radio, AM-FM pushbutton 8,271 133.80
U73 Antenna, manual rear-mount 16,394 9.50
U79 Radio, AM-FM stereo 2,359 239.10
U80 Speaker, rear seat 26,862 13.20
VE3 Bumper, special body-color front 12,650 42.15
V01 Radiator, heavy duty 3,802 14.75
V31 Guards, front bumper 12,657 12.65
V32 Guards, rear bumper 12,369 12.65
V75 Tire Chain, liquid 188 23.20
ZJ7 Wheels, rally 48,735 35.85
ZJ9 Auxiliary Lighting Group 15,768 13.70
ZK3 Belts custom deluxe seat/shldr (coupe) 18,760 12.15
ZL2 Hood, special ducted 10,026 79.00
Z10 Indy Sport Coupe Accents - 36.90
Z11 Indy Sport Convertible Accents 3,675 36.90
Z21 Style Trim Group 102,740 47.40
Z22 Rally Sport Package 37,773 131.65
Z23 Interior, special (incl with RPO Z87) 66,469 17.95
Z27 Super Sport (SS) Package 34,932 295.95
Z28 Special Performance Package (coupe) 20,302 458.15
Z87 Custom Interior 39,875 110.60
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