In 1968,
Mopar had the 340 'High Performance' for the Barracuda.
Advertised at 340/275 HP, it was quickly factored and rightfully so
by the NHRA to 310 HP.
On the 'Junior-Engine' side, was an over-rated 318/230 HP {2-Barrel}
with a woefully under-sized Carter BBD Carburetor.
The NHRA corrected this 'wildly' rated engine back to down to it's
logical rating of 195 HP.
That left a gap of 115 Horsepower between the 340 'Mini-Hercules' and
the low-revving but durable 318.
Product Planning, left with a 'gaping hole' for a Junior Performance Package,
almost pulled the trigger on a '318 Commando', for the 1968 Valiant.
Mopar had the 340 'High Performance' for the Barracuda.
Advertised at 340/275 HP, it was quickly factored and rightfully so
by the NHRA to 310 HP.
On the 'Junior-Engine' side, was an over-rated 318/230 HP {2-Barrel}
with a woefully under-sized Carter BBD Carburetor.
The NHRA corrected this 'wildly' rated engine back to down to it's
logical rating of 195 HP.
That left a gap of 115 Horsepower between the 340 'Mini-Hercules' and
the low-revving but durable 318.
Product Planning, left with a 'gaping hole' for a Junior Performance Package,
almost pulled the trigger on a '318 Commando', for the 1968 Valiant.