Mopar, Plymouth Road Runner 1968-1970 440"Six Pack"

The 1969 Road Runner had the same basic look as 1968, but had slightly different options cosmetically (rear tail lights, optional bucket seats and restyled Road Runner decals).The convertible option was added for the 1969 Road Runner, with fewer than 2,000 ragtop models produced, nine of them with 426 Hemi option.

The “Air Grabber” option was added to the 1969 Road Runner; consisting of an air duct assembly that was bolted under the hood, connected to twin rectangular scoops. With the hood closed, the assembly fit over a special air cleaner to force into the engine directly into the air cleaner. The hood scoops were opened and closed with lever under the dash.

The 383 engine remained the standard muscle in the Road Runner, the 440cid “Six Pack” was added mid year, giving the Road Runner “Super Stock” qualifications. The “Six Pack” Road Runner was identified by the flat black fiberglass lift-off hood and the functional hood scoop. The 440 “Six Pack” produced 390 hp and 490 ft-lb torque at 3200 rpm, similar to the Hemi, except at a lower engine speed The 440 “Six Pack” was almost as fast as the 426 Hemi. With both of these options and the economical 383, the extremely fast Hemi propelled Plymouth and Dodge to the top of the dragstrip class.