The 289 Windsor V8 Small Block Explained
Developed: 1962-2000 Engine Size: 4735cm3 – 5751cm3 or 4.8 litre – 5.8 litre Block type: Cast Iron small-block V8 Configuration: 90° OHV small-block V8, 4.380" bore spacing Fuel: Naturally Aspirated, Carbureted, 87 Octane Petrol Power (Horsepower): 140hp – 290hp Torque: 262 lb-ft – 385 lb-ft Peak RPM: 6000rpm Fuel Economy: 15 miles per gallon Used: Mustang, Fairline, Falcon, F-150, Explorer, Falcon GT In 1963, Ford has reached the new heights of innovation and developed a small block based V8 engine at its Windsor manufacturing facility. Ford named this engine 289 Windsor Small Block V8. It was the first 90-degree V8 engine of the world with 4737 cm3 displacement to the extended version of 5751 cm3. It was designed to be an all-purpose V8 for all kind of cars because Ford was then thinking to introduce the same engine to all its vehicles as they have done a few years ago with their Ecoboost engine family. London engines is a reliable shop to buy the repla...