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In 1965, the Barracuda line, essentially a Valiant under updated sheet metal, included the optional Formula S package. This package, which was a significant upgrade, featured a high-performance 235-horsepower four-barrel 273 engine. However, as the 1960s advanced, the muscle car war between the auto manufacturers was nearing its peak, and a 273 was not the performance answer for the Camaro and Mustang.

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