1969 Dodge Coronet R/T American muscle car
Dodge's R/T performance history dates back to the late 1960's. Over the years many different Dodge models offered an R/T edition. The first R/T, which stands for 'Road and Track,' was a high performance version of the 1967 Dodge Coronet.
1969 Dodge Coronet R/T Retro car
Offered in both hardtop and convertible form, the standard R/T featured a 440 cubic-inch V-8 power plant, heavy-duty suspension, beefier brakes, larger tires, and R/T badging. It that wasn't enough, you could order the legendary 426 cubic-inch Hemi engine rated at 425 horsepower.
After a big marketing push in 1968, styling changes on the 1969 Dodge Coronet R/T were substantially more modest. The Coronet's visage was revised so that the grille-headlamps combination mimicked the delta taillight shape.
Dodge's R/T performance history slated with the Coronet R/T. Models were offered in 1967, 1968, 1969 and ending in 1970. During this time Hemi- and 440 Magnum-powered R/T's ruled the street and the drag strip.
1969 Dodge Coronet R/T Classic car
In 1968 the Coronet was restyled and given a smoother, rounder profile. Quad headlights were incorporated into the full-width grille. In the rear the taillights were incorporated into a full-width panel. 10,456 CoronetR/T versions were sold. 230 examples of the Coronet 426 cubic-inch V8 were produced. The Coronet was completely restyled. Bucket seats, dual exhaust, heavy-duty suspension and brakes, were all standard equipment.
The 440 cubic-inch V8 Six Pack became available in 1969. With this 390 horsepower engine, a zero-to-sixty time of 6.6 seconds could be achieved. The 426 and 440 horsepower engine were still available offering 425 and 375 horsepower respectively. Unfortunately, sales continued to fall - less than 7,240 examples were produced in 1969. Styling remained unchanged from 1968. The Coronet Super Bee and R/T versions were outfitted with the 426 cubic-inch Hemi V8. They were offered in two-door coupe configruation of which 166 examples are estimated to have been produced. 90 two-door hardtops were also constructed. In the R/T configuration, there were 97 constructed of these two-door hardtops and 10 convertibles.
The 440 cubic-inch V8 Six Pack became available in 1969. With this 390 horsepower engine, a zero-to-sixty time of 6.6 seconds could be achieved. The 426 and 440 horsepower engine were still available offering 425 and 375 horsepower respectively. Unfortunately, sales continued to fall - less than 7,240 examples were produced in 1969. Styling remained unchanged from 1968. The Coronet Super Bee and R/T versions were outfitted with the 426 cubic-inch Hemi V8. They were offered in two-door coupe configruation of which 166 examples are estimated to have been produced. 90 two-door hardtops were also constructed. In the R/T configuration, there were 97 constructed of these two-door hardtops and 10 convertibles.