This motor was claimed to be a Ford 289 upgraded with new light aluminium-alloy cylinder heads, pistons, crankshaft, connecting rods bringing the compression ratio up to 12.75:1.
Measured output was a claimed 475 hp @ 7300rpm.
(ref: Pantera buyer guide, Bob de la Rive Box)
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