What does CC and horsepower actually mean in cars?
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As others have pointed out, CC refers to engine displacement. You also commonly see this measured as cubic inches as well as liters. For example, you might see a 1960’s Ford Mustang advertised with a “289.” This refers to an engine displacing 289 cubic inches. You might also see a later-model Mustang advertised as a 5.0, referring to 5 liters (more or less) of displacement.
In short, larger engines displace more volume. As any gear head will tell you, when it comes to performance [there’s no replacement for displacement](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHb4KH08bZs).
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