1969 Roadrunner

Paul Ceasrine · 11-22-2011, 05:55 PM

Gary,

1968 and 1969 Hemi Road Runner car weights;

1968
Coupe..........#3560 lbs.
Hardtop........#3595 lbs.

1969
Coupe..........#3668 lbs.
Hardtop........#3685 lbs.
Convertible...#3806 lbs.

Back in 1969, when the NHRA changed up the weight/horsepower factors.
7.00 - 7.49 wt/hp was SS/D
7.50 - 7.99 wt/hp was SS/E

NHRA re-rated the 426/425 HP Street-Hemi to 475 horsepower.

The 68' Coupe had a 7.49 wt/hp, and fell into SS/D.
A horrible weight-to-horsepower factor.
But, the 69' Coupe (+108 lbs. heavier), with a 7.72 wt/hp could run
SS/E or A/S.

pc

11-22-2011, 05:55 PM	#5
Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: 1969 Roadrunner Gary, 1968 and 1969 Hemi Road Runner car weights; 1968 Coupe..........#3560 lbs. Hardtop........#3595 lbs. 1969 Coupe..........#3668 lbs. Hardtop........#3685 lbs. Convertible...#3806 lbs. Back in 1969, when the NHRA changed up the weight/horsepower factors. 7.00 - 7.49 wt/hp was SS/D 7.50 - 7.99 wt/hp was SS/E NHRA re-rated the 426/425 HP Street-Hemi to 475 horsepower. The 68' Coupe had a 7.49 wt/hp, and fell into SS/D. A horrible weight-to-horsepower factor. But, the 69' Coupe (+108 lbs. heavier), with a 7.72 wt/hp could run SS/E or A/S. pc