Dodge Dart 1969 car dimensions: 4963 mm long, 1770 mm wide and 1354 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,345 kg. Braked towing is 907 kg.
Heater and defroster are standard. Air conditioning is optional on most engines. Automatic speed control is optional on V8 models. Convertibles come with vinyl bench seats standard and optional buckets plus console. No electronic driver aids are listed.
Trunk capacity is 14.1 cubic feet.
A trailer-towing package is available and required above 1500 lbs gross trailer weight. It raises the maximum to 2000 lbs and includes high-capacity radiator, seven-blade fan, heavy-duty suspension and related hardware. Automatic speed control, larger V8, power brakes and steering are recommended with it.
The cabin has all-vinyl full-width bench seats as standard on convertibles, with bucket seats optional. Higher trims include full carpeting. A three-spoke steering wheel with padded hub is standard. Heater and defroster come standard, with Airtemp air conditioning optional on most engines. Power top is standard. Head restraints became standard mid-year. The open-air convertible design gives a breezy feel with basic but durable vinyl trim and simple controls.
18-gallon fuel tank.
Oil change every 3 months or 4,000 miles.
Mandatory federal safety equipment including seat belts and padded steering wheel hub.
Head restraints standard from January 1969.
Front disc brakes optional with power brakes.
Self-adjusting drum brakes standard.
The fuel tank holds 18 gallons. Engines range from slant-six to V8 options including the 340, 383, and 440 on GTS models. Fuel recommendations vary by engine compression, with premium for high-performance versions.
Servicing follows a schedule of oil changes every 3 months or 4,000 miles. Other intervals cover filters, tire rotation, and fluid checks for power steering and brakes. Convertible-specific care includes the power top mechanism and rear window.
Safety equipment meets 1969 federal standards with seat belts, collapsible steering column elements, side markers, and head restraints. Front discs are optional. No formal crash-test ratings apply from the era. Standard kit includes heater/defroster and backup lights.
Keeping the car involves routine lubrication, undercoating options for rust protection, and attention to the unit-body construction. Parts availability supports long-term ownership through standard Mopar components.
Length 4963 mm, Width 1770 mm, Height 1354 mm, Wheelbase 2819 mm (Dart 1969)
Sources: manufacturer data, Over-Drive Magazine 1969 Dodge Dart Fact Sheet, Hemmings/factory references, conceptcarz.