• The 1969 Dodge Dart GT was a middle trim level compact two-door coupe sandwiched between the Dart Custom and GTS models. The 1969 model was part of the 1960 to 1976 Dart lineup. Dodge originally marketed the Dart as a second family car, but by 1969 its sharp, sporty lines and engine choices made it a strong seller to the youth market.
  
  

Power

• The 1969 Dart GT wasn't a performance car, but more of an appearance package with some additional trim. It was equipped with a wide range of engines, but didn't receive the 340-cubic-inch V8 that powered the 1969 Dart GTS. Instead, the GT received two choices of the in-line six-cylinder and two V8 options. The 170-cubic-inch six developed 115 horsepower and 155 ft.-lbs. of torque. The 225-ci six generated 145 horsepower and 215 ft.-lbs. of torque. The 273-ci V8 offered 190 horsepower and 260 ft.-lbs. of torque, while the 318-ci V8, which debuted for the 1968 model year, generated 230 horsepower and 340 ft.-lbs. torque. Torque is the twisting force developed in the engine to give the Dart GT acceleration. The Dart GT came with either a three-speed manual or three-speed automatic transmission.
  
  

Size

• Dodge placed the 1969 Dart GT on a 111-inch wheelbase. The car is 195.4 inches from bumper to bumper, 69.6 inches wide and 59.6 inches tall. The GT has 6.50X13 or 7.00X13 wheels and tires depending on the engine size.
  
  

Suspension and Brakes

• The Dart GT featured torsion bar and ball joint suspension in the front and leaf springs in the rear. The suspension system is mounted on rubber-isolated pads. Standard brake equipment includes 9-inch drums on the front and rear for all GTs powered by the six-cylinder engine and 10-inch drums for the V8-equipped GTs. The drums are hydraulic servo-contact brakes with a dual braking system. Front disc brakes were optional to buyers in 1969. Optional equipment also included power steering and power-assisted brakes.
  
  

Equipment

• Standard features on the 1969 Dart GT include a padded instrument panel, windshield washer, retractable front seatbelts, front shoulder belts, rear seatbelts, side marker reflectors on the front and rear fenders, an energy-absorbing steering column and two-speed windshield wipers. Standard equipment also included an AM radio, but an AM/FM "solid state" radio was an option. Special GT features included two-tone paint schemes, vinyl roofs, a sport-style wood grain three-spoke steering wheel, body panel moldings, front and rear bumper guards and color-keyed floor mats. The GT also received a rear "bumble bee" racing stripe graphic with the GT Sport name written on it.