Engine profile

1969 Chevrolet Corvette V8 range

Chevrolet small-block and Mark IV big-block V8 · 350 cubic inches · Chevrolet Motor Division

1969 engine choices summarized from reviewed factory and marque references. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

Engine Summary

Manufacturer: Chevrolet Motor Division
Family: Chevrolet small-block and Mark IV big-block V8
Displacement: 350 cubic inches

Also Known As

1969 Corvette 350/3001969 Corvette L46 350/3501969 Corvette L36 427/3901969 Corvette L68 427/4001969 Corvette L71/L89 427/4351969 Corvette L88 427/4301969 Corvette ZL1 427/430

Identification reference

Engine Details

Source-backed component numbers, codes, stampings, and application notes.

RPO L36 Mark IV 427 V8

Value: 390 gross hp; approximately 460 lb-ft; 10.25:1 compression; single four-barrel
Application: Optional L36; 10,531 recorded orders
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

Sources: 1969 Corvette Identification Numbers , 1969 Corvette Production Numbers and Performance Numbers , 1969 Corvette Specifications

RPO L46 350 V8

Value: 350 gross hp; 11.0:1 compression; single four-barrel
Application: Optional L46; 12,846 recorded orders
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

Sources: 1969 Corvette Identification Numbers , 1969 Corvette Production Numbers and Performance Numbers , 1969 Corvette Specifications

RPO L68 Mark IV 427 V8

Value: 400 gross hp; approximately 460 lb-ft; 10.25:1 compression; three two-barrel carburetors
Application: Optional L68; 2,072 recorded orders
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

Sources: 1969 Corvette Identification Numbers , 1969 Corvette Production Numbers and Performance Numbers , 1969 Corvette Specifications

RPO L71/L89 Mark IV 427 V8

Value: 435 gross hp; approximately 460 lb-ft; 11.0:1 compression; three two-barrel carburetors; L89 added aluminum heads
Application: 2,722 L71 orders, including 390 L89 aluminum-head orders
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

Sources: 1969 Corvette Identification Numbers , 1969 Corvette Production Numbers and Performance Numbers , 1969 Corvette Specifications

RPO L88 Mark IV 427 V8

Value: 430 gross hp at the published rating point; 12.0:1 compression; competition-oriented equipment
Application: Optional L88; 116 recorded orders
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

Sources: 1967-1969 L88 Corvette Tech Center , 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Vehicle Information Kit , 1969 Corvette Production Numbers and Performance Numbers

RPO ZL1 aluminum-block 427 V8

Value: 430 gross hp at the published rating point; aluminum block and heads; competition-oriented equipment
Application: Optional ZL1; two recorded orders, distinct from L88
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

Sources: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Vehicle Information Kit , 1969 Corvette Identification Numbers , 1969 Corvette Production Numbers and Performance Numbers