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1969 Pontiac GTO
1969 Pontiac GTO
The 1969 Pontiac GTO introduces two new engines. The Ram-Air III V8 and Ram IV V8 producing 365 and 370 bhp respectively with a Hurst controlled 3-speed manual transmission and a heavy duty suspension. A Ram IV V8 could be purchased to increasing the horsepower rating to 370.
The main difference between the two engines was the use of a Carter or Rochester carburetor. The 1969 Pontiac GTO also added the ‘Judge’ model to the line-up, named after the ‘Here come da’ Judge’ expression from the ‘Laugh-in’ TV-show.
During its development, however, The 1969 Pontiac GTO was decided to make it the ultimate in street performance and image. The resulting package ended up being US$337.02 more expensive than a standard GTO, and included the wider tires, various decals, and a rear spoiler. The Soft Ray tinted windshield, power steering and power brakes with front discs are natural choices as well.
The 1969 Pontiac GTO did not have the vent windows, had a slight grille and taillight revision, moved the ignition key from the dashboard to the steering column (which locked the steering wheel when the key was removed, a Federal requirement installed one year ahead of schedule), and the gauge faces changed from steel blue to black.
The 1969 Pontiac GTO’s exterior dimensions are 5118 mm length, 1925 mm width, 1328 mm height, 2845 mm wheelbase, 1524 mm front track, and 1524 mm rear track.
1969 Pontiac Firebird
- 1969 Pontiac Firebird
The 1969 Pontiac Firebird came with a coupe or convertible models with multiple engine choices in either 6 or 8-cylinder form. In terms of engines, the 250 and 230 I6 in the base and Sprint trims remained the same, putting out 175-hp and 215-hp respectively. The 350 V8 2-barrel got 265-hp, but the High Output 350 4-barrel boosted to 325-hp. The 400 V8s remained the same, though a new Ram Air IV option became available, putting out 345-hp to the Ram Air II’s 340-hp.
The 1969 Pontiac Firebird featured a newly redesigned front end that contained an Endura bumper. Within the bumper were the car’s headlights and grilles. Inside the 1969 Pontiac Firebird, Pontiac moved the ignition switch to the steering column as a way to introduce the latest in General Motor’s automotive technology – a locking ignition switch/steering wheel. Additional changes made in the1969 Pontiac Firebird’s interior include revisions in its steering wheel and instrument panel.
The exterior changed but the end result never produced to Pontiac’s expectations. The total number of cars in production barely beat the initial year by only a few thousand. The big news for the 1969 Pontiac Firebird was the fire-breathing Trans Am, but all Firebirds sported new lower-body styling that further disguised their Camaro origins. The Trans Am featured the Ram Air III at 335-hp, with a heavy duty 3-speed manual, or the Ram Air IV at 345-hp with a 4-speed manual.
The 1969 Pontiac Firebird’s exterior dimensions are 4854 mm length, 1877 mm width, 1260 mm height, 2746 mm wheelbase, 1524 mm front track, and 1524 mm rear track.
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