Interestingly, the name 2cv means 2 Cheval Fiscal, or 2 fiscal horses. Which was a tax measurement for cars based on a formula of the shape and performance of the engine.
The car itself had 9 horsepower.
The car itself had 9 horsepower.
https://vitrinelinguistique.oqlf.gouv.qc.ca/fiche-gdt/fiche/...
confusingly, the units are
ch for cheval vapeur (HP horse power, literally horse steam)
CV for cheval fiscal
Ils sont fous les romains