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1969 Chevrolet Biscayne 2-Dr. Sedan

Entry-level full-size Chevrolet popular with fleet buyers and taxi services
153119N107519
6 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Sedan
Body
Norwood, OH
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1969 Chevrolet Biscayne

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 5311 Biscayne
Year Code 9 1969
Plant Code N Norwood, OH
Serial Number 107519 Unit #107519

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelBiscayne
Year1969
Body Style2-Dr. Sedan
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 283 cu.in. V8
Horsepower195 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement283 cu.in. CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression9.25:1
Engine 327 cu.in. V8
Horsepower275 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement327 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.0:1
Engine 396 cu.in. V8
Horsepower325 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement396 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 427 cu.in. V8
Horsepower385 HP @ 5200 RPM HP
Displacement427 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 427 cu.in. V8
Horsepower425 HP @ 5600 RPM HP
Displacement427 cu.in. CID
Carburetor3x2-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.)

Specifications

Engine

CarburetorRochester
Bore & Stroke9.125 inches
Cylinders6
Main Bearings7
Rated HP36.04
Compression8.5
Displacement250
BlockCast alloy iron
Torque235@1600
Horsepower155@4200
Valve LiftersHydraulic

Dimensions

Production68700
Weight3488
Width79.8
Height55.9
Length215.9
Rear Tread62.4
Front Tread62.5
Wheelbase119

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Transmission3
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.08
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
Reverse Ratio2.95
DriveRear wheel drive
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
Gears3
1st Gear Ratio2.85

Suspension

Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionCoil link
Tire Size8.25 x 14

Brakes

Brake Drum Size11
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting

Fuel & Electrical

Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity24
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Battery12
IgnitionDistributor and coil
CoolingCentrifugal water pump, 11 Quarts
RadiatorTube and center
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular

Equipment

EquipmentSpeed control device, Power seats, Power steering, Powerglide automatic transmission, Turbo Hydramatic automatic transmission, Air conditioning, Radio, Power brakes, Front disc rear drum brakes

Colors

Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Azure Turquoise Metallic, Burgundy Metallic, Burnished Brown Metallic, Butternut Yellow, Champagne Metallic, Cortez Silver Metallic, Daytona Yellow, Dover White, Dusk Blue Metallic, Fathom Green Metallic, Frost Green Metallic, Garnet Red, Glacier Blue Metallic, Hugger Orange, Le Mans Blue Metallic, Olympic Gold Metallic, Rallye Green Metallic, Tuxedo Black, Two Tone Colors Available

Pricing

MSRP$2628.00

Other

B&s 3 7/8 & 3 1/23

Body

Doors2

Specifications are for this model from period Chevrolet data. Chevrolet VINs do not encode the engine, so figures are representative of the model as built; see the separate engine-options panel for all available engines.