Just how quick were the 273 Commando's in the Quarter-Mile.

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Chrysler was mainly known to be conservative with there power ratings unlike Ford and Chev but the 318 ain't one of the them that 230 number is way over rated other than magnum engine the spec barely changed for the 318 over the years same would be with the hp.

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Fair Horsepower Numbers

* 273/190 HP ..................................... 165 HP
* 273/235 HP ..................................... 215 HP
* 273/275 HP {1966 D-Dart} ............... 250 HP
* 318/230 HP ..................................... 180 HP

* 340/275 HP {1968 thru 1970}............. 295 HP
* 340/275 HP {1971} ........................... 300 HP