Mercury 289 Specs

Mercury 289 engine specs: 289 ci (4.7L), 8-cylinder, 4" bore x 2.8701" stroke, 9.3:1 compression.

Dimensions

Displacement289 ci / 4.7 L
Bore4"
Stroke2.8701"
Cylinders8
Compression ratio9.3:1
Bore/stroke ratio1.394
Piston deck clearance0.0015"

Construction

Block materialcast iron
Head materialcast iron
ValvetrainOHV
Fuel typegas
Advertised HP200 hp

What these numbers mean

Bore/stroke character1.394 — oversquare — bore exceeds stroke, which favours higher RPM and larger valves
Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM2,870 ft/min — conservative for a street engine
Displacement per cylinder36.1 ci
Static compression9.3:1 — low by modern standards, generally happy on regular pump fuel

Cylinder head

Intake valve diameter1.783"
Exhaust valve diameter1.457"
Chamber volume51.99 cc
Rocker ratio1.6:1
Lifter typehydraulic

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