Independent · Source-led · American performance history Issue 01 · 1951–2023
American Muscle Car Facts

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Comparison desk · United States

1969 American performance landscape

Choose the exact factory configurations. Period published ratings remain separate from road-test measurements—and a result we cannot support stays unknown.

United States · researched through July 26, 2026

White 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS convertible with Hugger Orange stripes, orange houndstooth interior, yellow flags and Official Pace Car door lettering for the 53rd Indianapolis 500, in the GM Heritage Center hall
1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS convertible in Indianapolis 500 pace car livery, GM Heritage Collection General Motors
Specification Camaro Z/28 Mustang Boss 302
Body style Sport Coupe SportsRoof
Trim / package Z/28 Boss 302
Engine 302.3 cid engine 302 cid engine
Published power 290 hp · period factory advertised output 290 hp · period factory advertised output
Published torque 290 lb-ft · period factory advertised torque 290 lb-ft · period factory advertised torque
Transmission M21 close-ratio four-speed four-speed manual
Forward gears 4 4
Matched period road testUnknownUnknown