New for 1969 was the Dodge Dart Swinger 340. The Dodge Dart was Chrysler Corporation’s answer to the GM Chevrolet Nova SS. The new two door Dodge Dart Swinger 340 with it’s new engine debuted as a lower priced sleek muscle car. The Dodge Dart was produced from the 1960 model year through 1976. The 1969 Dart was built during the fourth generation of the model.
This 1969 Dodge model packed plenty of power as opposed to the earlier Dodge Dart automobiles that were marketed as economy cars built with a slant six engine. The 1969 Dodge Dart Swinger 340 changed all of that.
The Dodge Dart Swinger 340
Taking a cue from corporate cousin Plymouth and the popularity of its low-budget/high-performance Road Runner, the 1969 Dodge Dart Swinger 340 kept the amenities to a minimum and focused on the performance of the 340 V8 engine, which was rated at 275 horsepower.
The Dart Swinger 340 was a big success. The model was a great relatively cheap reliable muscle car. The year 1969 was at the peak of the late 1960’s muscle car era. The Dodge Dart Swinger 340 was a no frills automobile but had the ability to compete effectively with much higher priced models. The 1969 Dodge Dart Swinger 340 packed plenty of muscle for not a lot of money.
The Dart 340 was perfect for most people as a daily driver and fared extremely well against Ford and GM small-block V8s. In some cases fared better.
1969 Dodge Dart Swinger 340 Styling
The Alexander Brothers of Detroit was hired by Dodge to create a Dodge Dart Swinger 340 Concept Car for the 1969 Chicago Auto Show. The Dodge Dart Swinger 340 Concept automobile had a different shape than the production model. Also, the concept example had large, rectangular headlights. The driving lights were placed next to each other in the middle of the custom chrome grille. There was a non functional custom hood scoop. The concept car has hood pins which are also on the production models. This concept Swinger 340 was unveiled in Chicago several months after the production model started production.
New for 1969 was the Dodge Dart Swinger 340
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