Mopar Mistake 'Not offering a 273 Commando HP II 'option'

1965 thru 1967

The 273/235 Horsepower 'Commando' though a good little package was
without a doubt,,,,

Over-rated at a 235 HP Rating.

When compared to the;
* Chevrolet 283/220 HP
* Ford 289/225 HP

Could never understand why the 235 Horsepower rating. Of course years
later the NHRA rated the 273 to {220} Horsepower, and then again {210} HP, clearly more accurate numbers.

Chrysler, in their sometimes lack of effort with the small block - could
have and should have offered '2' versions of the 273 Commando.

The 'original' "273 Commando" should have been rated at 220 Horsepower.

But, a second "273 Commando HP II" {273/240 HP} should have been offered, with a step up in
A) Camshaft
B) Valve Springs
C) Carburetor
D) Intake

Could see a
A) .440 Lift /260* Duration 'Mechanical Camshaft'
B) #225 lb. Load-Rated Valve Springs
C) Carter AFB {600 CFM} Carburetor = {1 7/16" x 1 11/16"}
D) Aluminum Dual-Plane Intake