1969 Dodge Charger
FR / 375 HP / 3,700 lbs / NA
Body Style: 2-door coupe (fastback styling)
Layout: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive (FR)
Engine Options: V8 (318, 383, 426 HEMI, 440 Magnum)
Displacement: 383–440 cu in (6.3–7.2 L)
Power Output: 290–390 hp (up to 425 hp w/ 426 HEMI)
Transmission: 3-speed automatic, 4-speed manual
Top Speed: ~130–140 mph (209–225 km/h), depending on engine
Weight: ~3,700–4,100 lbs (1,678–1,860 kg)
Length: 208.0 in (5,283 mm)
Width: 76.6 in (1,946 mm)
Height: 53.2 in (1,351 mm)
Wheelbase: 117.0 in (2,972 mm)
Fuel Economy: ~10–13 mpg US (23.5–18.1 L/100 km), varies by engine
The 1969 Dodge Charger is one of the most iconic American muscle cars of the late 1960s, known for its bold styling, hidden headlights, and distinctive “flying buttress” fastback roofline. Built on the Chrysler B-body platform, the ’69 Charger offered a range of powerful V8 engines, with the 440 Magnum and legendary 426 HEMI delivering serious performance. Popularized by pop culture—including its starring role in The Dukes of Hazzard—the Charger combined muscle car aggression with full-size proportions. Special editions like the Charger R/T (Road/Track) and the aerodynamic, NASCAR-targeted Charger Daytona cemented its place in both street and racing history. The 1969 model year remains a high point for Charger fans, valued for its style, speed, and muscle-era legacy.
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