And never mind that engines have been in cubic centimetres for as long as anyone can remember — no one insists on a cubic inch motor.

The cubic inch of curried salmon and 27 grains of rice were ordinary enough but it was the accompanying frippery that caught the eye.

Every cubic inch needs to count.

Fuel injection was no longer available, but with the 348 cubic inch engine, a horsepower rating of 335 at 5800 rpm was now achieved.

Equipped with dual four barrel carburetors, the engine developed one horsepower per cubic inch displacement.