1961 Ford Engine and Transmission Selector
Transmission 3-Speed Manual Transmission Overdrive Fordomatic Cruise-O-Matic
Engine
Mileage Maker Six (standard on all models): 223 cubic inch, 3.62" bore x 3.60" stroke; 8.4:1 compression ratio; regular fuel; single-venturi carburetor;manual choke; single exhaust;maximum torque 200 lbs-ft @ 2000 rpm Standard Optional Optional Not Available
Thunderbird 292 V-8 (optional on all models): 292 cubic inch, 3.75" bore x 3.30" stroke; 8.8:1 compression ratio; regular fuel; 2-venturi carburetor; automatic choke; single exhaust (dual exhaust on Sunliner);maximum torque 279 lbs-ft @ 2200 rpm Standard Optional Optional Optional
3-Speed Manual Overdrive Fordomatic Cruise-O-Matic
Thunderbird 352 Special V-8 (optional on all models): 352 cubic inch, 4.00" bore x 3.50" stroke; 8.9:1 compression ratio; 2-venturi carburetor; automatic choke; single exhaust (dual on Sunliner);maximum torque 3336 lbs-ft @ 2400 rpm Standard Optional Optional Optional
Thunderbird 390 Special V-8 (optional on all models): 390 cubic inch, 4.05" bore x 3.78" stroke; 9.6:1 compression ratio; 4-venturi carburetor; automatic choke; dual exhausts;maximum torque 427 lbs-ft @ 2800 rpm Standard Optional Not Available Optional
Thunderbird 390 Super V-8 (optional on all models except Station Wagons): 390 cubic inch, 4.05" bore x 3.78" stroke; 10.6:1 compression ratio; 4-venturi carburetor; automatic choke; dual exhausts;maximum torque 430 lbs-ft @ 3400 rpm Standard Optional Not Available Not Available

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