Grafting an American eight-cylinder motor into a pretty European body was one of Carroll Shelby’s fabulous ideas – probably the greatest he ever materialized. The Cobra remains one of America’s most ...

Before the 289, there was the 260. This engine was a 90-degree V8 that was first seen in the Ford Fairlane. For its time, the engine line in the 260 were fuel-efficient small block V8s, and while not ...

You’d think Carroll’s CSX2589 would have a manual transmission. Nope. [This story first appeared in the Spring 2012 issue of MotorTrend Classic] Sitting in CSX2589 is a unique experience. Really, ...

One of the most desirable and well-known American classic cars is the Shelby Cobra. The Cobra itself would go on to spawn various other versions, one of which is the incredible 289 Dragonsnake. This ...

The 1965 Ford Mustang is remembered as the car that made performance feel attainable for ordinary buyers, but it was the 271 horsepower “Hi-Po” 289 V8 that gave that promise real teeth. This ...

Ford's 289 High Performance V-8 introduced in 1963 and first available as a Mustang option in 1964 is a high-revving, peppy Ford V-8 with a factory rating of 271 horsepower. What makes the Hi-Po ...

The 289 engine in our 1965 Mustang G.T. 350 clone sounded good and ran OK, but it just didn’t seem right. The bottom-end power was decent but as rpm rose, the 289 felt lazy. The guy we bought the car ...