318 shortblock, 360 heads...?

Hello guys this is my 1st post and i'd like to know if the 318 i got in my mexican '67 Barracuda was an option state side. It's a 318 short block with 360 big valve heads, 340 camshaft rated at 270hp, i read this was an expensive option in the US and would like to know more about it if posible. Any pointers or links i could check out? Thanks.
Check the 5th letter on your VIN. Mine is BH27E...E being the 274 4 bbl. convertible.