rt

[poppa]

In 69 ,what was the difference between a Charger and a R/T?

[69Coronet]

RT's were high performance Chargers.

Bigger engines and heavier duty suspesion

[Ghoste]

As mentioned, the 440 Magnum was standard and the Hemi was the only optional engine in 69.  The Torqueflite was the standard transmission and a four speed was a no cost option.  Bigger brakes and heavier springs, shocks,  and swaybar.  Exhaust tips were inlcuded except in California.  Larger battery was included and last but not least, the RT badging and bumblebee stripe.

[y3chargerrt]

4 speed was a no cost option even though it meant you needed a Dana rear?

[Ghoste]

   lol, well when you look at it that way.  The transmission was no extra charge but the axle package would add a little change to the bottom line.

[700jfm]

What do they mean when I see R/T S/E is this a R/T with some trim extras on is there no such thing?

[mally69]

Special edition is fancier it  had wood grain dash and steering wheel and some probably had power windows

[Ghoste]

Also, the SE appearance package was available on the regular Charger as well as the RT. 

[Nacho-RT74]

SE had leather front buckets and map pockets on doors panels right ?

[The70RT]

SE had leather front buckets and map pockets on doors panels right ?

Yes sir.

[Nacho-RT74]

BTW... R/Ts have one leaf more on driver side springs to save the engine torque

[Ghoste]

SE package in 1969 included the leather insert seats, woodgrain steering wheel, a woodgrain applique on the dash, the hood mounted turn signal indicators, the lighting package, chrome trim on the pedals, an upgrade hubcap and the SE badges on the C pillars.  In 69 (and 68), the map pockets on the door were standard.

[1969chargerrtse]

R/T= Road and Track,  SE= Special Edition

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

Some good info here

www.1969chargerregistry.com