1969 Dodge Dart Facts, Figures, and Specifications
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1969 Dodge Dart GTS
1. Dart Swinger 340 Arrives
2. 440 CID V-8 Available
3. Headrests Mandatory - January 1969
4. 383 CID V-8 Gets Super Bee’s 335 HP
5. Power Steering Not Available on 383 and 440 CID V-8
1969 Dodge Dart – A New Model and More Power
The 2-door sedan was dropped at the end of 1968 and replaced in 1969 with the “Swinger” 2-door hardtop. Significant was the addition of the Swinger 340 performance model. The 383 CID V-8 received the power upgrades available in the Super Bee – resulting in 330 HP. At the top of the Dart performance engines for 1969 was the 375 HP 440 CID V-8 – now available in the Dart GTS.
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| 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 Dart Facts and Specifications
General Year Information – 1969 Dodge Dart
In 1969 the 2-door sedan was dropped at the end of 1968 and replaced with the “Swinger” model 2-door hardtop – available in Custom, GT, and GTS trim. Also added was the Swinger 340. At the top of the Dart performance engines for 1969, the 440 CID V-8 was made available in the Dart GTS. The Dart 270 nameplate was replaced by the “Dart Custom”, but was otherwise the same model.
The entire 1969 Dart range received trim updates including another minor revision of the grille with a return to rectangular park/turn lights. The round side marker lights of 1968 were replaced with rectangular versions. Head restraints were optional equipment until January 1, 1969, when their installation was mandatory. The 6-cylinder models received a carburetor anti-ice system borrowed from Canadian-market Chrysler 6-cylinder engines, and the drum brake automatic adjusters were revised for more consistent operation.
Dart Swinger 340
The Dart “Swinger 340” with its light weight and the 340 COD performance V-8 proved to be very popular with many performance enthusiast. While it lacked some conventional creature comforts, such as carpeting and no bucket seats – what 340s lacked in luxuries, the light weight combined with the lively 275 HP engine resulted in more than lively performance. See the Test of the 1969 Dart Swinger 340 HERE.
440 CID Engine Added
Rather than offering the 426 CID “Hemi” V-8 as the top dog performance engine as was available in the mid-size Dodges, Chrysler decided to install the 440 CID “RB” wedge powerplant, rated at 375 HP. Surprisingly, many were ordered by customers. Larry Shepard, Chrysler staff engineer, said: “In 1969, we built over 600 440-powered Darts – basically the same as the 383 GTS, except for the engine.”
Historical Notes
Even with the addition of the Dart Swinger, sales dropped by about 40,000 units.
1969 Dodge Dart Factoids
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The Dart Swinger was the replacement of the base Dart 2-door coupe. While it remained as a no frills model with a spartan interior (bench seat and rubber floor mat instead of carpeting), when combined with the underrated 340 CID 275 HP V-8 a true budget muscle car was created. 20,000 Swinger 340s were sold.
In a surprise move, Dodge decided to offer the 375 HP RB V-8 in the Dart. Coded E86, this was an unaltered 440 HP engine found in the mid-size Dodge in 1967-69. The option was purely a response to the escalating “muscle car wars”. The combo resulted in a beast to drive on the street, especially because power steering was not fitted due to space limitations.
1969 Dodge Dart Facts – Models Offered
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Dart Base Model. The Dodge Dart was the base trim level for 1969 and included chrome windshield and rear window moldings and “Dodge”, in block letters, across the vertical section of the trunk lid and on the left front corner of the hood. Included were all the mandatory safety equipment specified by the Federal government, a heater and defroster, 6.50 x 13 black sidewall tubeless tires on six-cylinder equipped cars and 7.00 x 13 tubeless black sidewall on V-8s.
The base Dart was available as a 4-door sedan, with the Dart Swinger available as a 2-door hardtop only.
Dart Custom. The Dart Custom was the intermediate trim level Dart for 1969 and included all the base Dart series features, plus cigarette lighter, carpeting, and three-spoke steering wheel. A single horizontal chrome strip was used along the body side and ran the entire length of the car. The hardtop was fitted with vinyl bench seats and the sedan received cloth and vinyl seats.
The Dart Custom was available as a 2-door hardtop and 4-door sedan.
Dart Swinger 340. The Dart Swinger 340 was the high-performance version of the base Swinger two-door hardtop. It was fitted with the 340 CID V-8 engine, along with Rallye Suspension, Firm Ride Shocks, the “Power Bulge” hood from the GTS, the rear Bumblebee stripes, chrome dual exhaust outlets, carpeting, D70 x 14 wide-oval tires, and either the 4-speed manual transmission or Torqueflite automatic.
The Dart Swinger 340 was available as a 2-door hardtop only.
Dart GT. The Dart GT continued as the top trim level Dodge Dart for 1969 and included all Dart Series features plus a special blacked out grille with center horizontal divider bar and “Dart GT ” in block letters, on the side of the rear fenders just, in front of the rear wheel wells.
The Dart GT models included a 2-door hardtop and a convertible.
Dart GTS. The Dart GTS included all the GT features plus E70 x 14 Red Line tires, as the base engine, the 340 CID V-8, with the 383 and 440 CID V-8s optional. The Torqueflite automatic transmission was standard with the 4-speed optional Other features were a three-spoke steering wheel, dual exhausts, carpeting, and an engine dress-up kit including chrome valve covers and special air cleaner. All GTS models also included the Bumblebee stripe at the rear.
The Dart GTS models included a 2-door hardtop and a convertible.
1969 Dodge Dart Facts – Engines
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- 170 CID I-6 115 HP
- 225 CID I-6 145 HP
- 273 CID V-8 190 HP
- 318 CID V-230 HP
- 340 CID V-8 275 HP
- 383 CID V-8 330 HP
- 440 CID V-8 375 HP
170 CID I-6. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Four main bearings.
Displacement: 170 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 3.400 x 3.125 inches.
Compression ratio: 8.50:1.
Horsepower: 115 @ 4400 RPM.
Torque: 155 @ 2400 RPM.
Camshaft: Solid valve lifters.
Camshaft Duration: Intake: 240°, Exhaust: 236°, Overlap: 16°. Valve Lift: Intake 0.394″, Exhaust 0.390″.
Carburetor: (manual transmission) Carter BBS-4601S; (automatic transmission) Carter BB5-4602S.
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 0.394″, Exhaust 0.390″.
Carburetor: (manual transmission) Holley R-4161A; (automatic transmission) Holley R-4162A.
273 CID V-8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 273 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 3.63 x 3.31 inches.
Compression ratio: 9.0:1.
Horsepower: 190 @ 4400 RPM.
Torque: 260 @ 2000 RPM.
Camshaft: Hydraulic valve lifters.
Camshaft Duration: Intake 240°, Exhaust 248°, Overlap: 20°. Lift: (Intake) 0.372″, (Exhaust) 0.400″.
Carburetor: Two barrel: (manual transmission) Carter BBD-4605S; (automatic transmission) Carter BBD-4606S.
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: 340 @ 2400 RPM.
Camshaft: Hydraulic valve lifters.
Camshaft Duration: Intake 240°, Exhaust 248°, Overlap: 20°. Lift: (Intake) 0.372″, (Exhaust) 0.400″.
Carburetor: Two barrel: (manual transmission) Carter BBD-4605S; (automatic transmission) Carter BBD-4606S.
340 CID V-8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 340 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.04 x 3.31 inches.
Compression ratio: 10.5:1.
Horsepower: 275 @ 5000 RPM.
Torque: 340 @ 3200 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft timing: Intake 268°, Exhaust 276°, Overlap: 44°. Lift: (Intake) 0.430″, (Exhaust) 0.445″.
Carburetor: Carter four barrel: (manual transmission) AVS 4611S; (automatic transmission) AVS 4612S; (automatic transmission with A/C AVS 4639S.
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: 10.5:1.
Horsepower: 330 @ 5200 RPM.
Torque: 410 @ 3600 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.
440 CID 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.
1969 Dodge Dart Facts – Chassis Features
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- Wheelbase: All: 111.0 inches.
- Overall length: All: 195.4 inches.
- Overall width: All: 69.7 inches.
- Overall height:
I-6 – 2-door hardtop 52.6 inches, 4-door sedan: 53.6 inches, convertible: 53.4.
V-8 2-door hardtop 52.9 inches, 4-door sedan: 53.9 inches, convertible: 53.4.
GTS V-8 2-door hardtop 52.7 inches, convertible: 53.3. - Front tread: 57 4 inches.
- Rear tread: 55.6 inches.
- Tires:
Standard Brakes: 170 CID I-6: 6.50 x 13,
Standard Brakes: 225 CID I-6, 273 & 318 CID V-8 7.00 x 13.
Disc Brakes: 170, 225 CID I-6, 273 & 318 CID V-8 6.95 x 14.
Disc Brakes: 340, 383 & 440 CID V-8 E70 x 14. - Optional tires: D 70 x 14 or E70 x 14 or C78 x 14.
1969 Dodge Dart Facts – Powertrains
- Three Speed Automatic Transmission Ratios
- All: 1st – 2.45:1, 2nd – 1.45:1, 3rd – 1.00:1, Reverse – 2.20:1.
- Three Speed Manual Transmission Ratios
- 170 CID I-6: 1st – 3.22:1, 2nd – 1.84:1, 3rd – 1.00:1, Reverse – 4.14:1 on column.
- 225 CID I-6: 1st – 2.95:1, 2nd – 1.83:1, 3rd – 1.00:1, Reverse – 3.80:1 on column.
- 273 & 318 CID V-8: 1st – 3.02:1, 2nd – 1.76:1, 3rd – 1.00:1, Reverse – 3.95:1 on column.
- Four Speed Manual Transmission Ratios
- All V-8: 1st – 2.66:1, 2nd – 1.91:1, 3rd – 1:39, 4th – 1.0:1, Reverse – 2.58:1.
- Rear Gear Standard Ratios
- All I-6: 3-Speed SMT – 3.23:1, Optional 3.55:1; 3.91:1; 2.93:1.
- All I-6: 3-Speed AMT – 2.76:1, Optional 3.23:1, 3.55:1; 3.91:1; 2.93:1.
- V-8: 273 CID 3-Speed SMT – 2.93:1, Optional 3.23:1.
- V-8: 273 CID 3-Speed AMT – 2.76:1 Optional 3.23:1; 3.55:1, 3.91:1; 2.93:1.
- V-8: 273 CID 4-Speed SMT – 3.23:1, Optional 3.55:1, 3.91:1.
- V-8: 318 CID 3-Speed SMT – 3.23:1, Optional 3.55:1, 3.91:1.
- V-8: 318 CID 4-Speed SMT – 3.23:1, Optional 3.55:1, 3.91:1.
- V-8: 318 CID 3-Speed AMT – 2.76:1, Optional 3.23:1; 3.55:1, 3.91:1.
- V-8: 340 CID 4-bbl – 3-Speed AMT – 3.23:1, Optional 3.55:1; 3.91:1.
- V-8: 340 CID 4-bbl – 4-Speed SMT – 3.23:1, Optional 3.55:1; 3.91:1.
- V-8 383 & 440 CID 4-bbl – 3-Speed AMT – 3.23:1, Optional 3.55:1, 3.91:1.
- V-8 383 & 440 CID 4-bbl – 4-Speed SMT – 3.23:1, Optional 3.55:1; 3.91:1.
NOTE: Optional – dealer installed gear ratios ranged from 2.73:1 to 5.10:1. Sure Grip available in most ratios when dealer installed.
1969 Dodge Dart Facts – Powertrain Options
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- I-6 and 273/318 CID V-8: 3-speed manual transmission was standard.
- 4-speed manual floor shift transmission, with V-8 only ($188). Note: Four-speed manual gearbox NOT available with I-6.
- Automatic transmission, with I-6 ($175), with 273, 318, and 340 CID V-8 ($191), with 383 and 440 CID V-8 ($28).
- Dart 225 CID 145 horsepower I-6 ($46).
- Dart 273 CID 170 horsepower 2-barrel V-8 ($79).
- Dart 318 CID 230 horsepower 2-barrel V-8 ($128).
- Dart GTS 340 CID 275 horsepower 4-barrel V-8.
- Dart GTS 383 CID 330 horsepower 4-barrel V-8.
- Dart GTS 440 CID 375 horsepower 4-barrel V-8.
- Heavy-duty battery, 70-amp/hour ($8).
- Sure-Grip positive traction rear axle ($39).
Available rear axle gear ratios: 2.93:1, 3.23:1, 3.55:1 and 3.91:1.
1969 Dodge Dart Facts – Significant Options
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- Air conditioning.
- Basic group included AM radio, wheel covers, power steering and variable speed windshield wipers.
- Buffed paint on 270s and GT/GTS .
- Console GT/GTS Only ($53) .
- Custom Steering Wheel ($15).
- Deluxe wood grained wheel ($32).
- Power brakes ($43).
- Power front disc brakes.
- Power steering ($85).
- Radio, AM ($62).
- Radio, AM/FM ($135)
- Radio, AM/FM, Stereo w/8-track ($196)
- Rallye suspension.
- Remote control outside rear view mirror.
- Tachometer on GT/GTS with Console.
- Tinted glass, all windows
- Tinted Glass windshield only.
- Two-tone paint.
- Vinyl top ($68).
- Wheel covers.
- Wheel covers, Simulated “Mag”
- Wheels, Chrome stamped 14 inch.
- White sidewall tires (34).
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1969 Dodge GTS Convertible
The 1969 Dodge GTS Convertible was the top line Dart and the top convertible, available with the 340 CID V-8 standard and up-gradable to the 383 or the mighty 440 CID version. 6,700 GTS models were produced with no breakout of coupe or convertible, or engine size.
1969 Dodge GTS 2-door Hardtop
The 1969 Dodge GTS 2-door Hardtop was quite popular, giving great performance and all the muscle car equipment, from the brutish 440 CID version to the popular 340 CID V-8. 6,700 GTS models were produced with no breakout of coupe or convertible.
1969 Dodge Swinger 340 2-door Hardtop
The 1969 Dodge Swinger 340 2-door Hardtop was the bare-bones performance Dart, sought after because of its light weight and great handling. Most accept that 16,637 were delivered this year.
1969 Dodge GT Convertible
Like the Hardtop, the 1969 Dodge GT Convertible was available with I-6 and V-8 power, excluding the performance engines A total of 20,900 GT models were produced, but there is no breakout of convertible vs. Hardtop.
1969 Dodge GT 2-door Hardtop
The 1969 Dodge GT 2-door Hardtop sat below the GTS version and was available with all engines except the performance V-8s. 15,300 V-8 and 5,600 I-6 models were produced. This included convertibles.
1969 Dodge Custom 4-door Sedan
The 1969 Dodge Custom 4-door Sedan was a step up from the base Dart 4-door, with most of the emphasis on an upgraded interior trim. 41,600 I-6 and 22,100 V-8 models were produced, with no breakout by body style.
1969 Dodge Custom 2-door Hardtop
The 1969 Dodge Custom 2-door Hardtop was the mid-range Dart 2-door. It could be had with a 230 HP 318 CID V-8, giving it spritely performance. 63,700 Dodge Dart Customs were produced.
1969 Dodge 4-door Sedan
When you were talking affordable transportation with room for 6 passengers, the 1969 Dodge 4-door Sedan would have been your choice.
1969 Dodge Dart Swinger 2-door Hardtop
The 1969 Dodge Dart Swinger 2-door Hardtop lived in the shadow of the Swinger 340, and its major mission was to be the entry-level car in the line.