What was the ultimate "normal production" factory A Body?

In 69 you could get a 440 from the factory. A lot of guys say that the exhaust was restrictive, and they were nose heavy, and the 340 cars were more nimble and about as quick.

The 68 340 4-speed cars had a hotter cam than all of the other 340s.

I'm sure I'm forgetting something.


I agree with the 440 cars being a little less friendly in the handling department, but you forgot all about that when you were blowing the doors off the Chevy or ford next to you. I had a 68 383 GTS , and it was a freaking blast coming off a stop light!