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Mondial
The Pininfarina-designed Mondial
made its first appearance at the
Geneva Motor Show in 1980 as a
replacement for the 308 models.
The celebrated 500 Mondial
race car inspired the name of
Ferrari’s 2+2 coupe. Renowned
coachbuilder Carrozzeria Scaglietti
designed the steel body, which was
Produced
1980-1993
Engine Size
2926 cc
Cylinders
8
0-60 mph
9.4 secs
Top Speed
142 mph
Power Output
214 bhp
Transmission
Manual
Gears
5 Speed
Length
180.3 in (4580 mm)
Width
70.5 in (1790 mm)
Height
49.2 in (1250 mm)
Weight
3188 lb (1446 kg)
Wheelbase
104.3 in (2650 mm)
(Specifications refer to the Mondial 8)
assembled on a lightweight steel
box-section space frame and, for
the first time in Ferrari history, the
entire engine, gearbox, and rear
suspension were mounted on a
detachable sub frame. The mid/
rear-mounted Bosch K-Jetronic fuel
injection V8 was originally used in
the 1973 Dino 308 GT4.
Two years after its initial
introduction, Ferrari launched their
Mondial QV (Quattrovalvole),
which featured a new four-valve
head. In 1983 they released the
desirable Mondial Cabriolet, which
quickly became a popular model
within the American market.
The 3.2 version was announced
in 1985, offering a more powerful
and flexible V8, resulting in an
enhanced performance. The
comfortable and spacious interior
featured a more ergonomic design.
Available in a coupe and cabriolet
form, the Mondial 3.2 was able to
push 270 bhp, thanks to the V8
having larger bore and stroke giving
a displacement of 3184 cc.
In 1989 the Mondial evolved
for the final time resulting in
the Mondial T – the “T” suffix
in reference to the transversely
mounted gearbox. Improved
weight distribution and handling
resulted from the lower placement
of the engine, a 3.4L V8 capable
of punching out a top speed of
156 mph.
The Mondial was one of Ferrari’s
most successful ranges, with more
than 6,000 cars built during its 13-
year run.
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