| type="text/javascript"> | | | | moved from its 1968 location on the dash near the |
| Do to the criticism of the 1968 Corvette, Chevrolet | | | | upper right corner of the tachometer to the steering |
| worked to resolve those problems for the 1969 model | | | | column in response to new anti-theft regulations. |
| year. Numerous quality control and construction | | | | Power steering had become popular with a majority of |
| problems were addressed. The door panels were | | | | Corvettes so equipped in 1969. Shoulder supports are |
| redesigned to increase interior room. Overall fit and | | | | gone so the top of the door panel is narrow and flows |
| finish improved in the '69 model over the '68. | | | | straight down to the arm rest. Headrests become |
| In 1969 Chevrolet included a fiber optics system on the | | | | standard do to DOT regulations. The steering wheel |
| center console that enabled the driver to monitor the | | | | diameter went from 16 inches to 15 inches while the |
| lights function. The Corvette's engine statistics, including | | | | wheel size increased one inch from 7 inches to 8 |
| horsepower, torque, displacement and compression | | | | inches. |
| ratio were displayed below the shifter. The ignition key | | | | |