Ford 289 Engine

289 "A"
1965-1967

289 "C"
1963-1968

289 "D"
1964-1965

289 "K"*
2/63 - 1968

Engine Type

8 cylinder
90 degree,
Overhead Valves (OHV)

Displacement

289 cu.inches (CID)

Maximum torque

305 lbs./ft. @ 3,200 RPM

282 lbs./ft. @ 2,400 RPM
(1963-67)
288 lbs./ft. @ 4,600 RPM
(1968 only)

300 lbs./ft. @ 2,800 RPM

312 lbs./ft. @ 3,400 RPM
329 lbs./ft. @ 4,200 RPM
(Shelby GT 350 only)

Maximum Horsepower

225 BHP @ 4,800 RPM

200 BHP @ 4,400 RPM
(1963-67)
195 BHP @ 4,600 RPM
(1968 only)

210 Bhp @ 4,400 RPM

271 BHP @ 6,000 RPM

306 BHP @ 6,000 RPM
(Shelby GT 350 only)

Firing Order

1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 (Number 1 cylinder on right bank, nearest radiator)

1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
(Number 1 cylinder on right bank, nearest radiator)

Bore & Stroke

4.005" X 2.87"
(101.6 mm X 72.8 mm)

4.005" x 2.87"
(101.6 mm X 72.8 mm)

4.005" X 2.87"
(101.6 mm X 72.8 mm)

Compression Ratio

10.01:1 (1965)
9.81:1 (1966-67)

9.31:1 (1963-64)
9.81:1 (1965-67)
8.71:1 (1968)

9.3:1 (1964-67)

11.6:1 (pre 4/64)
10.5:1 (1965)
10.0:1 (1966-67)

Compression Pressure

130-170 psi

Oil Pressure (hot)

35 to 60 lbf/in2

35 to 55 lbf/in2

Carburetor

Autolite 4100
(4V - 1965-66)

Autolite 4300-A
(4V - 1967)
squarebore automatic choke

Autolite 2100 (2V- 1963-66)

automatic choke

Autolite 4100 (4V)

automatic choke

Autolite 4100 (4V)
automatic choke 63 & 64
Manual choke 65 & 66

Holley 4160-C 4V
Manual choke on
Shelby GT 350

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