Information on the Different Models of the 1969 Chevy Camaro
The first-generation Chevrolet Camaro entered its last year of production in 1969. The 1969 Camaro had five model categories: the base, RS, Z28, Indy 500 Pace Car Replica and SS.
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1969 Camaro Base
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Chevy sold base Camaros were either as hardtop or convertible coupes. All base models had rear-wheel drive and seated four. Chevy offered six engine choices for the base model --- from the 230-cubic-inch-displacement (cid) L6 (140 horsepower) to the 350-cid V-8 (250 horsepower). The retail price ranged from $2,621 to $2,992.
1969 Camaro RS
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Available as either two-door hardtops or convertibles, Rally Sport (RS) Camaros came with one of six powerplants. As with base Camaros, these ranged from the low-end 230-cid L6 to the high-end 350-cid V-8. RS Camaros seated four and had rear-wheel drive. RS Camaros retailed from $2,753 to $3,124.
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1969 Camaro Z28
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The 1969 Z28 is a two-plus-two rear-wheel- drive coupe sold with one engine: the 302-cid, 290 horsepower V-8. Retail prices ranged from $3,588 to $3,719.
1969 Camaro Indy 500 Pace Car Replica
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"Indy 500 Pace Car Replica" Camaros cost between $3,192 to $4,115. These rear-wheel drive vehicles came as either hardtop coupes or convertibles, and they had room for four people. The vehicle could come with one of five engines, starting with the 350-cubic-inch-displacement (cid) V-8 (250 horsepower) and ending with the 396 cid V-8 (325 to 375 horsepower).
1969 Camaro SS
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Chevy produced the Camaro SS with the five engines found in the Indy 500 Pace Car Replica --- from the 350-cid V-8 (250 horsepower) to the 396-cid V-8 (325 to 375 horsepower). The SS was a rear-wheel-drive two-door with room for four. Chevy sold it as a hardtop or convertible for retail prices ranging from $3,023 to $4,077.
1969 Special-Order Camaros
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Chevy offered two 427-cid V-8 Camaros for special order. Central Office Production Order (COPO) No. 9561 (the L72) produced 425 horsepower, and COPO No. 9560 (the ZL1) produced 430 horsepower. Both were expensive --- the ZL1 cost $7,200 --- and produced in limited quantities.
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