1969 Dodge Facts, Figures, and Specifications
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1969 Dodge Mid-Size – The Daytona Appears
The Coronet and Charger were mildly updated from 1968. Big changes came with the Dodge Charger Daytona and the 440 CID Six-Pack Super Bee. New grille and taillights were key in the Coronet. The changes in the Charger were the divided grille and a new taillight treatment. Dodge found that the smoothed-over Charger 500 models were not aerodynamic enough for an advantage over the Fords. Enter the Daytona.
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1969 Dodge Mid-Size
| A4 Silver | |
| B3 Light Blue | |
| B5 Bright Blue | |
| B7 Medium Blue | |
| B9 Dark Blue | |
| E7 Cordovan | |
| F3 Light Green | |
| F5 Medium Green | |
| F6 Bright Green | |
| F8 Dark Green | |
| L1 Beige | |
| Q4 Light Turquoise | |
| Q5 Bright Turquoise | |
| R4 Charger Red | |
| R6 Red | |
| T3 Light Bronze | |
| T5 Copper | |
| T7 Dark Bronze | |
| W1 White | |
| X9 Black | |
| Y2 Yellow | |
| Y3 Cream | |
| Y4 Gold | |
| Y6 Citron Gold | |
| 999 Bahama Yellow | |
| 999 Orange | |
| 999 Rallye Green |
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1969 Dodge Mid-Size Facts and Specifications
General Year Information – 1969 Dodge Mid-Size Car
New grilles and taillights adorned the Coronet for 1969. The grille continued Dodge’s trend to delta shapes, while the taillights had long oval shaped lenses. The 1969 Charger continued to use the beautifully styled body introduced with the 1968 models. The main changes in the two years was the new divided grille for the 1969 models and a new taillight treatment.
A limited number of super high-performance Charger 500s were built to fulfill a requirement for NASCAR stock car racing. The 500s were based on standard Chargers with a flush-mounted grille (not recessed into the oval grille opening), fixed headlights and a flush-mounted rear window glass for lower wind resistance.
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Dodge Division found that the smoothed-over Charger 500 models were not aerodynamic enough to make for a clear-cut advantage over the Fords at the high speed NASCAR tracks. As a solution, the Daytona Charger was introduced.
1969 Dodge Mid-Size Factoids
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Dodge Daytona models had an elongated fiberglass nose piece covering the standard grille opening and a huge, roof-high spoiler mounted on the trunk They were designed to navigate NASCAR’s super speedways at nearly 200 miles per hour. To meet NASCAR’s rules for homologation, only 503 Daytona Chargers were built for sale to the general public during 1969.
1969 Dodge Mid-Size Facts – Models Offered
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- Coronet Deluxe
- Super Bee
- Coronet 440
- Coronet 500
- Coronet R/T
- Charger
- Charger 500
- Charger R/T
- Charger SE
- Charger Daytona
Coronet Deluxe. The Coronet Deluxe was the base trim level and included a 225 cubic inch Slant Six engine; heater and defroster; 7.35 x 14 tubeless black sidewall tires on Sixes and 7.75 x 14 tires on V-8 models. Station wagons also included dual-action tailgates and automatic rear door interior lamp switches
Station wagons also included dual-action tailgates and automatic rear door interior lamp switches. The nine-passenger station wagon also included the 318 cubic inch V-8 engine as standard equipment. Available as an I-6 or V-8 in the following bodies: 2-door Coupe (WL-21), 4-door Sedan (WL-41), and 2-seat station wagon (WL-45).
Super Bee. The Coronet Super Bee had all the standard Coronet passenger car features plus the 383 CID V-8 modified with 440 CID heads and a stronger cam. Also included was heavy- duty 11 inch drum brakes, Rallye Suspension with sway bar, Firm Ride shock absorbers, ‘Power Bulge’ hood, Bumblebee stripes, F70 x 14 Red Line wide-oval tires, and four-speed manual transmission.
NOTE: Code A12 “Six Pack” Package. This included a 390 HP version of the 440 with three 2-barrel Holley carburetors on an aluminum intake manifold, a black fiberglass lift-off hood secured with metal pins, heavy-duty suspension and 15″ steel wheels with no hubcaps or wheel covers. The hood had an integrated forward-facing scoop which sealed to the air cleaner assembly and bore a decal “SIX PACK” in red letters The A12 Super Bee could be had with most Super Bee options, but without air conditioning and other tire-wheel packages.
Coronet 440. The Coronet 440 was the intermediate trim level Coronet for 1969 and included all the Coronet features, plus carpeting and polished aluminum wheel lip moldings. A brushed aluminum escutcheon panel was located on the trunk lid (between the taillights) and the Coronet 440 name, in block letters, was located behind the front wheel cutouts.
The following body styles were available: 2-door Coupe (WL-21), 2-door Hardtop (WL-23), 4-door Deluxe Sedan (WH-41), and 2-seat (WH-45) and 3-seat station wagon (WH-46,V-8 only).
Coronet 500. The Coronet 500 was the top trim level and included all the 440 Series features, plus the 318 cubic inch V-8 engine; simulated wood-grain applique on instrument panel; extra thick foam seat cushions; map, ash tray and glove box lights; wheel lip moldings; pedal dress-up kit; power top on convertible and bucket seats on the hardtop. Sedans and station wagons also have rear door automatic interior lamp switches. The station wagon also had simulated wood grained body appliques.
The Coronet 500 was available as a V-8 only in the in the following bodies: 2-door Hardtop (WP-23), Convertible (WP-27) 4-door Sedan (WP-41), 2-seat station wagon (WP-45), and 3-seat station wagon (WP-46).
Coronet R/T. The Coronet R/T continued as the high-performance model in the Coronet Series and included all the features of the Coronet 500 plus, the Magnum 440 cubic inch V-8 engine; Torqueflite automatic transmission; light group; sill moldings and ‘R/T’ nomenclature (in the Bumblebee stripe) across the trunk lid and down the fender sides. Two simulated scoops were also located on the rear fenders, just ahead of the rear wheel well openings on each side.
The Coronet R/T was available in the following body styles: 2-door Hardtop (Ws-23) and Convertible (WP-27).
Dodge Charger. The 1969 Charger continued to use the body introduced with the 1968 models. The main changes were the new divided grille and a new taillight treatment. The base engine for the Charger was the 225 cubic inch Slant Six, with the 318 cubic inch V-8 a much more popular ‘base’ power plant for the performance-oriented Chargers. Body style WH-29 was the only available configuration.
Dodge Charger 500. A limited number of super high-performance Charger 500s were built to fulfill a requirement for NASCAR stock car racing. The 500s were based on standard Chargers with a flush-mounted grille (not recessed into the oval grille opening), fixed headlights and a flush-mounted rear window glass for lower wind resistance. Charger 500s were powered either by the Magnum 440 V-8 or the Hemi 426 V-8. Body style WH-29 was the only available configuration.
Charger R/T. The Charger R/T was the high-performance model in the Char er and Coronet lines. R/T models featured all standard Charger trim, plus the “Magnum” 440 CID four-barrel V-8, dual exhausts with chrome tips, Torqueflite automatic transmission, heavy-duty brakes, F70 x 14 Red Line tires, R/T handling package and Bumblebee stripes. Body style WH-29 was the only available configuration.
Dodge Charger SE. The Charger SE was the sports/luxury model and included all the standard Charger features plus leather and vinyl front bucket seats, simulated wood-grained steering wheel, deep-dished wheel covers, hood-mounted turn signal indicators, simulated wood-grain instrument panel trim and the light group. Body style WH-29 was the only available configuration.
There were only 503 1969 Daytona models built. The Dodge Daytona featured special body modifications that included a 23.0″ high wing on the rear deck, a special front fascia with a “nose cone” that replaced the traditional upright front grille, a flush rear rear window area, with a ‘window cap’ to cover the original Charger’s recessed rear window originally found on the 1969 Charger 500, specific front fenders and hood, stainless steel A-pillar covers and fender mounted cooling scoops. The Daytona was built with the 1969 Charger R/T trim specifications: including heavy-duty suspension and brakes and the 440 CID Magnum engine as standard. The six-pack and 426 CID Hemi were optional.
1969 Dodge Mid-Size Facts – Engines
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- 225 CID I-6 145 HP
- 318 CID V-8 230 HP
- 383 CID V-8 290 HP AMT
- 383 CID V-8 330 HP
- 383 CID HiPo V-8 335 HP
- 440 CID V-8 375 HP
- 440 CID V-8 390 HP Six Pack
- 426 CID Hemi V-8 425 HP
225 CID I-6. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Four main bearings.
Displacement: 225 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 3.400 x 4.125 inches.
Compression ratio: 8.40:1.
Horsepower: 145 @ 4000 RPM.
Torque: 215 @ 2400 RPM.
Camshaft: Solid valve lifters.
Camshaft Duration: Intake: 240°, Exhaust: 236°, Overlap: 16°. Valve Lift: Intake 0.397″, Exhaust 0.393″.
Carburetor: (manual transmission) Holley R-4163A; (automatic transmission) Holley R-4164A.
318 CID V-8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 318 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 3.91 x 3.31 inches.
Compression ratio: 9.2:1.
Horsepower: 230 @ 4400 RPM.
Torque: 320 @ 2000 RPM.
Camshaft: Hydraulic valve lifters.
Camshaft Duration: Intake 240°, Exhaust 248°, Overlap: 20°. Valve Lift: (Intake) 0.372″, (Exhaust) 0.400″.
Carburetor: Two barrel: (manual transmission) Carter BBD-4607S; (automatic transmission) Carter BBD-4608S.
383 CID V8 – Automatic Transmission Only. Overhead valves. Cast iron block.
Displacement: 383 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.250 x 3.375 inches.
Compression ratio: 8.7:1.
Horsepower: 290 @ 4400 RPM.
Torque: 390 @ 2800 RPM.
Valve Lifters: Hydraulic .
Camshaft Timing: Intake 256°, Exhaust 260°, Overlap: 32°; Lift: (intake) 0.425″; (exhaust) 0.437″.
Carburetor: Carter Two-barrel (automatic transmission only) BBD-4614S, or BBD-4774S.
383 CID 4-barrel V-8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 383 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.250 x 3.375 inches.
Compression ratio: 9.5:1.
Horsepower: 330 @ 5200 RPM.
Torque: 425 @ 3400 RPM.
Valve Lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft Timing: Intake 256°, Exhaust 260°, Overlap: 32°; Lift: (intake) 0.425, (exhaust) 0.437″.
Carburetor: Carter Four-barrel Model (manual transmission) AVS-4711S; (automatic transmission) AVS-4716S; with A/C AVS 4638S.
383 CID High Performance 4-barrel V-8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 383 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.250 x 3.375 inches.
Compression ratio: 9.5:1.
Horsepower: 335 @ 5200 RPM.
Torque: 425 @ 3400 RPM.
Valve Lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft Timing: Intake 268°, Exhaust 284°, Overlap: 46°; Lift: (intake) 0.450, (exhaust) 0.465″.
Carburetor: Carter Four-barrel Model (manual transmission) AVS-4615S; (automatic transmission) AVS-4682S.
375 HP 4-Barrel V-8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 440 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.32 x 3.75 inches.
Compression ratio: 9.7:1.
Horsepower: 375 @ 4600 RPM.
Torque: 480 @ 3200 RPM.
Valve Lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft Timing: Intake 268°, Exhaust 284°, Overlap: 46°; Lift: (intake) 0.450″; Lift: (exhaust) 0.465″.
Carburetor: One Carter Four-barrel Model (manual transmission) AVS-4617S; (automatic transmission) AVS-4618S; with A/C AVS-4640S.
390 HP “Six Pack” V-8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 440 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.32 x 3.75 inches.
Compression ratio: 10.5:1.
Horsepower: 390 @ 4700 RPM.
Torque: 490 @ 3200 RPM.
Valve Lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft Timing: Intake 268°, Exhaust 284°, Overlap: 46°; Lift: (intake) 0.450″; Lift: (exhaust) 0.465″.
Carburetor: Three Holley 2-barrels Model (Front) R-4382 A; (Center – manual transmission) R-4375 A ; (Center – automatic transmission) R-4376 A; (Rear -automatic transmission) R-4383 A.
426 CID Hemi HP V8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Hemispherical heads. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 426 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.25 x 3.75 inches.
Compression ratio: 10.2:1.
Horsepower: 425 @ 5000 RPM.
Torque: 490 @ 4000 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft Timing: Intake 284°, Exhaust 284°, Overlap: 60°; Lift: (intake) 0.490″, (exhaust) 0.480″.
Carburetors: Carter Two 4-barrel Model manual transmission: (Front) AFB-4724S, (Rear) AFB-4745S automatic transmission (Front) AFB-4724S, (Rear) AFB-4746S .
1969 Dodge Mid-Size Facts – Chassis Features
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- Wheelbase: 117.0 inches.
- Overall length: Wagons: 210.0 inches, Others: 206.6 inches. Charger: 207.0 inches,
- Overall width: All except Wagon: 76.7 inches. Wagon: 76.5 inches.
- Overall height: Wagon: 56.4 inches, Sedan 54.7, Hardtop: 53.0 inches, Convertible: 54.1 inches. Charger 318 CID V-8: 53.5 inches, Other Charger: 53.0 inches.
- Front tread: 59.5 inches.
- Rear tread: I-6 – 58.5 inches, V-8 – 59.2 inches.
- Tires: I-6: 7.75 x 14 or F78 x 14; 318-383 CID V-8: F78 x 14; 440-426 CID: F70 x 15, Wagon: 8.55 x 14. Optional tires – All V-8: F70 x 14; Wagon: None.
1969 Dodge Mid-Size Facts – Powertrains
- Three Speed Automatic Transmission Ratios
- All: 1st – 2.45:1, 2nd – 1.45:1, 3rd – 1:1, Reverse – 2.20:1.
- Max Stall: I-6 & 318 CID V-8 2.10:1; 383 CID 2-barerel V-8: 2.0:1; 383 CID 4-barrel 2.10:1; 440 CID V-8 2.0:1; 426 CID V-8 2.1:1.
- Three Speed Manual Transmission Ratios
- I-6: 1st – 2.85:1, 2nd – 1.83:1, 3rd – 1:1, Reverse – 3.80:1.
- 318 CID V-8: 1st – 3.08:1, 2nd – 1.70:1, 3rd – 1:1, Reverse – 2.90:1.
- Four Speed Manual Transmission Ratios
- 383 CID Hi-Po V-8: 1st – 2.66:1, 2nd – 1.91:1, 3rd – 1:39:1, 4th – 1.00:1, Reverse – 2.58:1.
- 426 & 440 CID V-8: 1st – 2.65:1, 2nd – 1.93:1, 3rd – 1:39:1 4th – 1.00:1, Reverse – 2.57:1.
- Rear Gear Standard Ratios
- I-6: 3-Speed SMT – 3.23:1, Optional 3.55:1.
- I-6: 3-Speed AMT – 2.93:1, Optional 3.23:1, 3.55:1.
- V-8: 318 CID 3-Speed SMT – 2.94:1, Optional 3.21:1, 3.55:1.
- V-8: 318 CID 3-Speed AMT – 2.71:1, Optional 3.23:1, 3.55:1.
- V-8 383 CID 2-bbl 3-Speed AMT – 3.45:1, Optional 3.23:1.
- V-8 383 H-Po CID 3-Speed, 4-speed SMT & 3-Speed AMT – 3.23:1, Optional 3.55:1, 3.91:1.
- V-8 426 CID Hemi 4-Speed SMT – 3.54:1, Optional 4.10:1.
- V-8 426 CID Hemi 3-Speed AMT – 3.23:1, Optional 3.54:1, 4.10:1.
- V-8 426 CID Hemi 4-Speed SMT – 3.54:1, Optional 4.10.
- V-8 440 CID All: 4-Speed SMT 3.54:1, Optional 4.10:1.
- V-8 440 CID All: 3-Speed AMT 3.23:1, Optional 3.55:1, 4.10:1.
NOTE: Optional – dealer installed gear ratios ranged from 2.45:1 to 5.10:1. Sure Grip available in all ratios. See 1969 Dodge AMA Specifications Sheets for all actual ratios HERE.
1969 Dodge Mid-Size Facts – Powertrain Options
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- 383 CID 290 HP V-8 ($70).
- 383 CID V-8 335 HP High Performance V-8 in R/T and Super Bee (standard) in Coronet models ($138).
- 3-speed manual transmission with floor mount (available 383 4-barrel only).
- 426 CID 425 HP “Street Hemi” V-8 in Charger R/T ($648), in Coronet Super Bee ($848), in Coronet R/T ($718).
- 440 CID 375 HP “Magnum” V-8, Standard In Charger R/T, in base Coronet, Coronet R/T, and Super Bee ($268).
- 440 CID 390 HP “Six Pack” V-8, in Charger R/T ($307), in base Coronet, Coronet R/T, and Super Bee ($395).
- 4-speed manual transmission with Hurst shifter (available with 383 4-bbl 440 Magnum, 440 Six Pack and 426 Hemi only).
- Firm Ride shock absorbers (standard on R/T models).
- Front disc brakes (requires power brakes option).
- Heavy-duty drum-type brakes (standard on R/T models).
- Performance Axle Packages.
- Sure Grip differential.
- Tachometer and electric clock.
- Torque Flite 3-speed automatic transmission (standard in R/T models).
- Trailer-Towing Package.
- XHD Rallye Suspension (standard on R/T models).
1969 Dodge Mid-Size Facts – Significant Options
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- Adjustable driver’s seat, 6-way manual with bucket seats).
- Air conditioning ($361).
- Automatic speed control.
- Front center cushion with fold-down armrest (with bucket seats only).
- Head lamp time delay with lamp-on reminder.
- Hood Insulation.
- Locking gas cap.
- Luggage rack on rear deck.
- Mirror, left, outside, remote-control.
- right. Outside.
- Power brakes ($43).
- Power steering ($85).
- Power windows.
- Radio AM/FM ($135).
- Radio, AM with 8-track tape and three instrument panel-mounted speakers ($196).
- Radio, Music Master AM ($62).
- Rear shoulder belts, left and right.
- Rear window defogger.
- Speaker, rear seat.
- Sport steering wheel ($32).
- Tinted windshield and windows ($33).
- Tinted windshield only.
- Two-tone paint ($23).
- White sidewall tires ($34).
- Windshield wipers, 3-speed electric (standard on R/T models).
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