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1969 Dodge Polara Series DL
Hardtop
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $3,171.00
No. Produced 117,152
Body Maker Dodge
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number DL43
Weight 3,789lbs
Wheelbase 122 inches
Length 220.8 inches
Width 79.2 inches
Height 55.8 inches
Front Tread 62.1 inches
Rear Tread 60.7 inches
Type Own, V8, OHV
Displacement 317.58 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 29/32 & 3 5/16 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 9.2 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 230@4400
Rated Horsepower 48.83
Torque 340@2400
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material Cast Iron
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Make Carter
Type Synchronous in 2nd & 3rd
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 3.02 to 1
2nd 1.76
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.95
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 10.5 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.23 to 1
Front Independent torsion bar
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Recirculating ball and nut
Service Duo-servo, self-adjusting on 4 wheels
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 11 inches
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Water pump
Radiator Tube and spacer
Fuel Type Regular
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 8.25 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 24 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 6 Pints
Cooling System 15 Quarts
Rear Differential 4 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting DL43F9a100001
VIN Description Total Digits: 13
Digits 1-2: Series
Digits 3-4: Body style
Digits 5: Engine
Digits 6: Model year
Digits 7: Assembly plant
Digits 8-13: Production number
VIN Location On plate on top of left side of dashboard, visible through windshield.
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Additional Information
No. produced is rounded to nearest 100 & includes all Polara & Monaco models.

Dodge Passenger Car Service Manual 1969 (Dart Coronet)Los Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
1969 PolaraDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
This Year Dodge is Turning up the Fever (1969)Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975 Krause Pub.Los Angeles Public Library
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Automotive Industries March 15 1969Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Silver Metallic
Light Blue Metallic
Bright Blue Metallic
Medium Blue Metallic
Dark Blue Metallic
Cordovan Metallic
Light Green Metallic
Medium Green Metallic
Dark Green Metallic
Beige
Light Turquoise Metallic
Bright Turquoise Metallic
Red
Light Bronze Metallic
Copper Metallic
Dark Bronze Metallic
White
Black
Yellow
Cream
Gold Metallic
Bright Green Metallic
Standard/Optional Equipment
Torque Flite automatic transmissionOpt
383 cu. in. V8 engineOpt
Power windowsOpt
Air conditioningOpt
Power brakesOpt
Power steeringOpt
Power seatsOpt
RadioOpt
Speed control deviceOpt
Front disc rear drum brakesOpt
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