What engine was in the 1969 Camaro?

The Camaro’s standard drivetrain was either a 230 cu in (3.8 L) straight-6 engine rated at 140 hp (104 kW) at 4400 rpm and 220 lb⋅ft (298 N⋅m) of torque at 1600 rpm; or a 327 cu in (5.4 L) and 307 cu in (5.0 L) (in January 1969) V8s, with a standard three-speed manual transmission.

What is a 2JZ Camaro?

The 2JZ is the glory engine from the Toyota Supra, and later the Lexus IS. Or, if you’re feeling JDM, the Toyota Altezza. In this application, it has been swapped into a first-generation Chevrolet Camaro, and tuned for up to 1,000 hp.

What is the rarest 1969 Camaro?

The #59 1969 COPO Camaro ZL-1 is an original, matching-numbers example of one of the rarest muscle cars on the planet, and as such it isn’t too surprising that it fetched a $1,094,500.00 sale price, making it the most expensive Camaro ZL-1 ever sold at an auction.

How much horsepower does a 1969 Camaro have?

The Camaro’s new, 6.2L Gen IV Small Block V-8 was rated at 426 horsepower in SS models with the manual transmission – more than any regular-production Small Block or Big Block engine from muscle car era and rivaling the advertised output of the special-order COPO 427 engines from 1969.

How fast can a 1969 Camaro go?

around 135 mph
With a top speed of around 135 mph, the coupe was definitely a worthy track machine. According to many automotive journalists, the 1969 Camaro RS Z28 was among the most agile muscle cars of its era.

Is Z28 better than SS?

The SS has no more power then a Z28. If anything there may be a difference of 2-5 hp from the higher flow muffler given to the SS. The SS is given a stiffer suspension, hood, spoiler, wheels, and tires. The rest is the same.

What is a 1969 Z28 worth?

This production year continues through November, and there are more 1969 Camaros produced than either of the previous years. 1….America’s other ponycar is high on the “gotta-have” list.

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