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Ford Ford 292 V-8 specs: 292 ci (4.8L) 8-cylinder, 3.75 x 3.30 in (95.3 x 83.8 mm) bore and stroke. Rated 172-186 hp, 1959–1960. Used in the Ford F-100. OHV.
The Ford Ford 292 V-8 is oversquare — the 3.75" bore exceeds the 3.3" stroke by 13.6% — a layout that favors airflow and RPM over leverage at the crank. The 3.3" stroke does not reach 4,000 ft/min of mean piston speed until about 7,250 RPM, so piston speed is not what limits this engine's revs — valvetrain and breathing are. Each of the 8 cylinders displaces 36.5 ci (598 cc).
It is one of 9 engines in the Ford 292ci family, all of them 292 ci — the differences between them are in compression, heads and rating, not displacement. 2 factory variants share these dimensions, rated from 172 to 186 hp across 1959–1960.
| Displacement | 292 ci / 4.8 L |
|---|---|
| Bore | 3.75" |
| Stroke | 3.3" |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Configuration | V8 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.136 |
| Block material | cast iron |
|---|---|
| Valvetrain | OHV |
| Fuel type | gas |
| Advertised HP | 172–186 hp |
| Years | 1959–1960 |
| Bore/stroke character | 1.136 — oversquare — bore exceeds stroke, which favours higher RPM and larger valves |
|---|---|
| Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM | 3,300 ft/min — conservative for a street engine |
| Displacement per cylinder | 36.5 ci |
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These records share identical bore, stroke, displacement and compression. They differ by model year and factory power rating.
| Year | Advertised HP | Code |
|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 186 hp | Ford 292 V-8 |
| 1960 | 172 hp | Ford 292 V-8 |