What was the standard engine in the 1969 Dodge Charger R/T?

The standard engine in the 1969 Dodge Charger R/T was the 440 Magnum.

The 440-cubic-inch V8 was Chrysler’s big-block performance engine, using a four-barrel carburetor and producing a factory-rated 375 horsepower in the Charger R/T. Its strong torque made it an excellent combination of straight-line speed and everyday drivability.

The 426 Hemi was the more exotic optional engine, not the standard one. The 383 was available in other Charger versions, but it was not the R/T’s regular powerplant. The 318, meanwhile, was a smaller V8 associated with less performance-focused Chargers.

The R/T name meant “Road/Track,” and the package also included heavy-duty suspension, upgraded brakes, performance tires and distinctive trim. The 1969 model was part of the second-generation Charger’s peak muscle-car era, when engine size and factory performance packages defined the market.