Engine information and specs for the Pontiac 389 V8 engine. Common problems, firing order, torque and horsepower ratings for the 389 engine that was built by Pontiac motor corporation.

The 389 would remain the standard Pontiac V8 engine through 1966, offered in a bewildering variety of outputs ranging from 215 to 368 hp (160 to 274 kW). The 389 was the standard engine for the Pontiac Grand Prix and Pontiac Bonneville and installed in the Pontiac GTO through 1966.

2024年6月9日 · Pontiac's 389 cubic-inch V8 engine was a muscle car staple in the 1960s, most famously appearing in the GTO. That's not all it was good for, though.

2023年5月4日 · Engine: Pontiac 389 Small Journal Engine. Displacement: 389 cid (6.4L) Block/Heads: Cast Iron. Configuration: 90° V8. Bore x Stroke: 4.06″ x 3.75″. Compression Ratio: 8.6:1, 10:1, 10.25:1, 10.5:1, 10.75:1. Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2. Engine Weight: ~640 lbs. Horsepower Range: 215 @ 3,600 rpm – 368 hp @ 5,200 rpm.

2015年2月19日 · Actual output of the Super Duty 389 wasn’t published, but certain racing series required that manufacturers provide a horsepower rating, so Pontiac arbitrarily rated the 4-barrel engine at 348 hp while the Tri-Power was rated at 363.

2024年3月16日 · Discover the specifications, configuration, and maintenance requirements of the 1964 Pontiac 389 engine for optimal performance and longevity.

2024年3月16日 · The 1965 Pontiac 389 engine is a V8 engine, featuring eight cylinders arranged in a V-shaped configuration. It has a displacement of 389 cubic inches, which translates to approximately 6.4 liters. This engine is equipped with a cast-iron block and cylinder heads, providing durability and strength.

In 1964 Pontiac installed the 389 in their lighter mid-size Tempest GTO, starting the “Muscle Car” era. The 389 was the standard engine on the GTO up to 1966. From 1959 to 1966 Pontiac continues making improvements.

2024年12月5日 · The 1966 Pontiac 389 engine was a powerful V8 engine that played a significant role in the muscle car era. It featured a displacement of 389 cubic inches (hence the name) or approximately 6.4 liters. This engine was available in various Pontiac models, including the GTO, Bonneville, and Catalina.

2023年3月16日 · The 389 would remain the standard Pontiac V8 engine through 1966, offered in a huge variety of outputs ranging from 215 to 368 horsepower. (See chart). The 389 was also the power plant for the Pontiac GTO through 1966.