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1969 Plymouth Satellite Catalog and Classic Car Guide, Ratings and Features

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Performance Metrics

Performance: +70
Handling: +60
Ride Comfort: +65

Fundamental Metrics

Safety: +50
Maintenance and Upkeep: +75
Restoration Difficulty: +80

Emotional Appeal

Looks: +85
Collectability: +70
Historical Significance: +60

MMP Rating

7.4 /10
Engine Specifications
Engine: 225 I6, 318 V8, 383 V8, 426 Hemi V8
Displacement: 225-426 cu in
Horsepower: 145-425 hp
Torque: 215-490 lb-ft
Compression Ratio: 8.4:1 (I6), 9.2:1 (318 V8), 10.0:1 (383 V8), 10.25:1 (426 Hemi V8)
Ignition System: Electronic Ignition
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Performance Specifications
0-60 Time: 7.0-8.0 seconds
1/4 Mile Time: 15.0-16.0 seconds
Top Speed: 130 mph
Transmission and Drive
Drive Type: Rear wheel drive
Transmission Type: 3-speed manual, 4-speed manual, 3-speed TorqueFlite automatic
Fuel and Efficiency
Fuel System Type: Carburetor
MPG: 10-15 mpg
Dimensions and Brakes
Brakes: Front disc, rear drum
Wheelbase: 116.0 in
Weight: 3,200-3,600 lbs

Note: Specifications for classic cars are given to the best of our ability, considering the limited and variant data available.

Unveiling the 1969 Plymouth Satellite

The year 1969 heralded the arrival of the Plymouth Satellite, a vehicle that encapsulated the spirit of American automotive ingenuity. Born from the stables of Chrysler Corporation's Plymouth division, this model was a shining example of muscle car prowess during an era when horsepower and bold designs ruled the roads. The Satellite held a special place in Plymouth's mid-sized Belvedere line, standing out with its blend of style and performance. A unique fact that car enthusiasts might find fascinating is that the '69 Satellite shared its platform with the more famous Road Runner and GTX models, making it an integral part of Plymouth's muscle car legacy.

Design and Innovation

The 1969 Plymouth Satellite boasted an exterior that was both aggressive and elegant. Its long hood and short rear deck profile exuded a classic muscle car stance, while the split front grille and rectangular tail lights were design elements that captured attention. Inside, passengers were greeted with a functional yet stylish interior, featuring plush seating and a straightforward dashboard layout. Materials ranged from durable vinyl to premium cloth, depending on trim levels.

Technologically, the Satellite was equipped with features that were advanced for its time, including optional power steering and front disc brakes. Color options for this model year included vibrant hues like "Lemon Twist" and "Electric Blue," with "Alpine White" being a popular choice among enthusiasts. Body styles varied from sedans to convertibles, but it was the two-door hardtop that became iconic in the hearts of muscle car lovers.

Historical Significance

The 1969 Plymouth Satellite played a pivotal role in defining the muscle car era. It offered an affordable entry into high-performance driving, democratizing speed for the American public. Its blend of style and power set it apart from many contemporaries and laid down a blueprint for future generations of performance vehicles.

Performance and Handling

Under the hood, some Satellites came equipped with robust engines like the 318 V8, but it was the optional big-block 383 or even the legendary 426 Hemi that turned it into a true powerhouse. With these engines, top speeds were impressive for their time, and acceleration from 0-60 mph could be achieved in mere seconds. The ride was firm yet manageable; handling bumps commendably while providing drivers with a visceral connection to the road through its throaty exhaust note.

Ownership Experience

The 1969 Plymouth Satellite found its place as both a daily driver and a weekend showstopper. Its reliability was as notable as its performance, though some components typical of the era—like carburetors and ignition systems—required regular tuning. Maintenance was generally straightforward, making it an accessible classic for enthusiasts to own and operate.

Fun Facts

Rare editions like the Satellite Sport package added even more allure to this model's legacy. Celebrity ownerships by figures such as Johnny Carson added to its mystique. While not holding any official speed records, its sales figures spoke volumes about its popularity. Criticisms were few but did include comments on fuel consumption—a common trait among muscle cars of that period.

Collector's Information

Today, a well-preserved 1969 Plymouth Satellite can fetch a wide range in value depending on condition, originality, and engine option—with models housing bigger engines commanding higher prices. Estimates suggest that tens of thousands were produced across all body styles; however, exact numbers are hard to pinpoint due to shared components with other models like the Road Runner. Over time, values have generally appreciated as classic muscle cars have become more coveted by collectors.

Conclusion

The 1969 Plymouth Satellite remains an emblematic figure in automotive history—a testament to an era when power and design merged on American roads. Its enduring appeal is not just in its performance but also in its ability to evoke nostalgia for a bygone age of motoring freedom.

1969 Plymouth Satellite Catalog of Parts


1969 Plymouth Satellite Molded Door Lock Pillar Seal.  Made with steel core-ALP 7002 1969 Plymouth Satellite Molded Door Lock Pillar Seal. Made with steel core-ALP 7002Molded Door Lock Pillar Seal. Made with steel core. Pair R&L

1969 Plymouth Satellite Accelerator Pedal Pad.  Made with steel cores and studs-AP 25-C 1969 Plymouth Satellite Accelerator Pedal Pad. Made with steel cores and studs-AP 25-CAccelerator Pedal Pad. Made with steel cores and studs. Detailed reproduction. 2-1/4" X 9-1/4". Each

1969 Plymouth Satellite Spring and Shackle Bushing.  1 bottom O.D-BN 20 1969 Plymouth Satellite Spring and Shackle Bushing. 1" bottom O.D-BN 20Spring and Shackle Bushing. 1" bottom O.D. X 1-5/8" high, with 9/16" I.D. Each

1969 Plymouth Satellite Shock Absorber Grommet.  1-1/4 bottom O.D-BN 8 1969 Plymouth Satellite Shock Absorber Grommet. 1-1/4" bottom O.D-BN 8Shock Absorber Grommet. 1-1/4" bottom O.D., 1" high, with 3/4" I.D. Each

1969 Plymouth Satellite Front Stabilizer End Repair Kit-BNK 21 1969 Plymouth Satellite Front Stabilizer End Repair Kit-BNK 21Front Stabilizer End Repair Kit. 22-piece set for two stabilizer bars. Contains all rubber bushings, washers, bolts and nuts, enough for one front end. Set

1969 Plymouth Satellite Clutch and Brake Pedal Pads.  3-3/4 wide X 2-1/4 long-CB 198 1969 Plymouth Satellite Clutch and Brake Pedal Pads. 3-3/4" wide X 2-1/4" long-CB 198Clutch and Brake Pedal Pads. 3-3/4" wide X 2-1/4" long. Pair

1969 Plymouth Satellite Brake Pedal Pad, for models with automatic transmission-CB 200 1969 Plymouth Satellite Brake Pedal Pad, for models with automatic transmission-CB 200Brake Pedal Pad, for models with automatic transmission. 6-1/2" wide X 2-3/8" long. Each

1969 Plymouth Satellite Park Brake Pedal Pad-CB 200-B 1969 Plymouth Satellite Park Brake Pedal Pad-CB 200-BPark Brake Pedal Pad. Your stainless steel bezel fits over this new pad. 1-5/8" wide X 2-3/8" long. Each



1969 Plymouth Satellite Door Bumper.  3/4 high X 1/2 wide X 1 long-DB 50 1969 Plymouth Satellite Door Bumper. 3/4" high X 1/2" wide X 1" long-DB 50Door Bumper. 3/4" high X 1/2" wide X 1" long. Four used per car. Each

1969 Plymouth Satellite Door Bumper.  3/4 high X 1/2 wide X 5/8 long-DB 50-M 1969 Plymouth Satellite Door Bumper. 3/4" high X 1/2" wide X 5/8" long-DB 50-MDoor Bumper. 3/4" high X 1/2" wide X 5/8" long. Four used per car. Each

1969 Plymouth Satellite Hood Adjustment Bolt and Bumper-HA 8 1969 Plymouth Satellite Hood Adjustment Bolt and Bumper-HA 8Hood Adjustment Bolt and Bumper. 1-3/16" diameter rubber head. 5/16" thick X 18 threads/inch X 1-1/4" long bolt. Each

1969 Plymouth Satellite Hood Adjustment Bumper.  1-1/4 O.D-HA 8-A 1969 Plymouth Satellite Hood Adjustment Bumper. 1-1/4" O.D-HA 8-AHood Adjustment Bumper. 1-1/4" O.D., 3/4" large hole, 7/16" small hole, 1/2" thick. Each

1969 Plymouth Satellite Hood Side Bumper.  Four used per car.  Each-HF 19 1969 Plymouth Satellite Hood Side Bumper. Four used per car. Each-HF 19Hood Side Bumper. Measures 0.91" wide x 1.00" tall x 1.043" deep. Four used per car. Each

1969 Plymouth Satellite Molded Door Seals with Steel Core and White Clips-LM 23 1969 Plymouth Satellite Molded Door Seals with Steel Core and White Clips-LM 23Molded Door Seals with Steel Core and White Clips. For 2-door hardtop. Replaces OEM #2860400/1. Pair R&L

1969 Plymouth Satellite Front door seals-LM 23-P 1969 Plymouth Satellite Front door seals-LM 23-PFront door seals. Fits '68-'70 Mopar B-body 4-door sedan and wagon including Belvedere (440, 500), Coronet and Satellite (Sport, Sport Wagon).

1969 Plymouth Satellite Rear door seals. Fits '66-'70 Mopar B-body 4-door sedan-LM 23-Q 1969 Plymouth Satellite Rear door seals. Fits '66-'70 Mopar B-body 4-door sedan-LM 23-QRear door seals. Fits '66-'70 Mopar B-body 4-door sedan. Exact-fit, OEM-replacement seals for Dodge Coronet (Deluxe, 440, 500) and Plymouth Belvedere / Satellite. Replaces OEM#'s 2811448/9. Pair. R&L.


1969 Plymouth Satellite Basic Kit, for 2-Door Coupe-RKB 4005-103 1969 Plymouth Satellite Basic Kit, for 2-Door Coupe-RKB 4005-103Basic Kit, for 2-Door Coupe. Door (LM 23) Roof Rail (RR 4001) Trunk (TK 2321), Seals.

1969 Plymouth Satellite Basic Kit, for 2-Door Hardtop-RKB 4005-108 1969 Plymouth Satellite Basic Kit, for 2-Door Hardtop-RKB 4005-108Basic Kit, for 2-Door Hardtop. Door (LM 23) Roof Rail (RR 4001-A) Trunk (TK 2321), Seals.

1969 Plymouth Satellite Flexible Spark Plug Boot, used on Hemi's with power brakes-RP 1-M 1969 Plymouth Satellite Flexible Spark Plug Boot, used on Hemi's with power brakes-RP 1-MFlexible Spark Plug Boot, used on Hemi's with power brakes. 4" long, 5/16" upper i.d., 5/8" lower i.d. Each


1969 Plymouth Satellite Molded Roof Rail Seals, for 2-Door Hardtop without Post-RR 4001-A 1969 Plymouth Satellite Molded Roof Rail Seals, for 2-Door Hardtop without Post-RR 4001-AMolded Roof Rail Seals, for 2-Door Hardtop without Post. Pair R&L




1969 Plymouth Satellite License Plate Bumper.  Replaces OEM #2094618-SB 123 1969 Plymouth Satellite License Plate Bumper. Replaces OEM #2094618-SB 123License Plate Bumper. Replaces OEM #2094618. 5/8" high, 5/8" O.D. Each


1969 Plymouth Satellite Rear Center Hood  Trunk Bumper ('68: Trunk  '70-'74: Hood)-SB 125 1969 Plymouth Satellite Rear Center Hood & Trunk Bumper ('68: Trunk '70-'74: Hood)-SB 125Rear Center Hood & Trunk Bumper ('68: Trunk '70-'74: Hood). 1-1/8" high, 15/16" O.D. Each

1969 Plymouth Satellite Trunk Bumper.  Each-SB 125-A 1969 Plymouth Satellite Trunk Bumper. Each-SB 125-ATrunk Bumper. Each Width side to side 7/8". Height of bumper head 3/4 tall. Stem width is 3/8 Width of step 1/2. Hole at the top 1/8 diameter.





1969 Plymouth Satellite Door Window Weatherstrip Plug-SB 73-B 1969 Plymouth Satellite Door Window Weatherstrip Plug-SB 73-BDoor Window Weatherstrip Plug. Fits at the end of outer window wipe cat whiskers. Fuzzy outer side. Pair R&L


1969 Plymouth Satellite Snap-in-bumper kit-SBK 2321 1969 Plymouth Satellite Snap-in-bumper kit-SBK 2321Snap-in-bumper kit. 21-piece set includes: (4) DB 50-M, (2) HA 8-A, (4) HF 19, (2) HF 62, (2) SB 120, (2) SB 121, (2) SB 30-M, (3) SB 86.




1969 Plymouth Satellite Trunk Mat-TM 2712 1969 Plymouth Satellite Trunk Mat-TM 2712Trunk Mat. High quality reproduction, made specific for vehicle. Print on rubber. Each



1969 Plymouth Satellite Rear Roll-Up Quarter Window Seals, for 2-Door Hardtops-VS 7-E 1969 Plymouth Satellite Rear Roll-Up Quarter Window Seals, for 2-Door Hardtops-VS 7-ERear Roll-Up Quarter Window Seals, for 2-Door Hardtops. Replaces OEM #2811623/622. Pair

1969 Plymouth Satellite Quarter window seals. Rear roll-up, flocked channels-VS 7-E/FL 1969 Plymouth Satellite Quarter window seals. Rear roll-up, flocked channels-VS 7-E/FLQuarter window seals. Rear roll-up, flocked channels. Fits '64-'66 Dart 270 GT hardtops, '64-'66 Barracuda, '68-'70 Charger and Coronet, '69-'70 Roadrunner and more. for 2-Door Hardtops. Pair. R&L.

1969 Plymouth Satellite Vulcanized Windshield Seal.  Fits 2-door sedans and hardtops-VWS 2701 1969 Plymouth Satellite Vulcanized Windshield Seal. Fits 2-door sedans and hardtops-VWS 2701Vulcanized Windshield Seal. Fits 2-door sedans and hardtops. Each


1969 Plymouth Satellite Window Sweeper Kit Fits 68-70 Plymouth B Body 2 Door Hardtop 8 Piece kit-WC 2300-25 1969 Plymouth Satellite Window Sweeper Kit Fits 68-70 Plymouth B Body 2 Door Hardtop 8 Piece kit-WC 2300-25Window Sweeper Kit Fits 68-70 Plymouth B Body 2 Door Hardtop 8 Piece kit

1969 Plymouth Satellite Door Weather Strip to Inside Panel Clip-WF 7-D 1969 Plymouth Satellite Door Weather Strip to Inside Panel Clip-WF 7-DDoor Weather Strip to Inside Panel Clip. Made of white nylon, 3/8" long. Each

1969 Plymouth Satellite REISSUE. Vent window seals-WR 2306 1969 Plymouth Satellite REISSUE. Vent window seals-WR 2306REISSUE. Vent window seals. Completely re-designed and re-tooled 2013 molds for improved looks, fit and function. Fits '66-'67 Mopar B-body 2-door hardtop and '66-'70 B-body convertible. Replaces OEM#'s 2570786 & 2570787. Pair. R&L.

1969 Plymouth Satellite Vent window seals-WR 2308 1969 Plymouth Satellite Vent window seals-WR 2308Vent window seals. '68-'70 Dodge-Plymouth B-body 2-door hardtop and coupes with pillar-post and swing-out quarter-windows. Completely retooled for improved fit and function. Replaces OEM#'s 2811306/07. Pair. R&L.

1969 Plymouth Satellite Suspension bumper. '62-up Mopar A-, B- and C-body-XB 1 1969 Plymouth Satellite Suspension bumper. '62-up Mopar A-, B- and C-body-XB 1Suspension bumper. '62-up Mopar A-, B- and C-body. Fits over the rear axle. Each.



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