The Plymouth GTX of 1969 :
The Road Runner gained a convertible and two-door hardtop for 1969,
which hurt GTX sales.
The GTX received minor front cosmetic, and a new brake panel, which
included new rectangular side markers, and a new grille and taillight
treatment.
Unlike the Coronet, the GTX hood was completely restyled. It featured
two simulated vent whose openings faced upward instead of to the sides.
On the performance side, the GTX was now available with a wider choice
of rear axles, and a Hurst shifter. Also new was the Air Grabber option,
which consisted of dual air intakes in the hood with a dash-controlled,
shut off.
The 440, still rated at 375 bhp, and, again were the standards engines,
and the Hemi was an option, but not the only option engine. In the
mid-year of 1969, you could order a third engine option for the GTX.
Plymouth took the 440 V8 and replaced the single four barrel carburettor
with three two barrel carburettors and put out a solid 390 bhp. Called
the 440+6, it was just an upgrade over the standard 440.
The Hemi was ordered on just 198 hardtops and only 11 GTX convertibles.
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