1969 Camaro Engine Specs

The 1969 Camaro was part of the first generation of Chevy's American muscle cars. The Camaro is one of the longest selling sports cars of its generation. After over three decades of production, it stopped until a redesign in 2009. The 1969 Camaro was available in three models, each with its own selection of engines.

Base Engine

All 1969 Chevy Camaro engines are aluminum. The base engine was a 6-cylinder 140 horsepower model. This came as the factory option with the basic Camaro package.

Z28 Model Engine

The 1969 Camaro Z28 is the most sought after version. A limited number were made each year, which increased the value. The Z28 featured a 302-cubic inch, 290 horsepower V8 engine.

SS Model Engine

The 1969 Camaro SS included an enhanced engine for better performance and more speed. The V8 engine was available as a 4.8-liter 350-cubic inch model with 395 horsepower or 396-cubic inches and 375 horsepower. For less power, there were 3.5-liter engines with 350 or 325 horsepower.

References

• First Gen Camero: From L6 Engines, to Small Blocks and Big Blocks
• Cameros: Engines