Ferrari Mondial
This page covers the following models :
Mondial 8
Mondial 8 Quattrovalvole and Cabriolet
Mondial 3.2 and 3.2 Cabriolet
Mondial t and t Cabriolet
The Geneva Motorshow of 1980 was the venue chosen to reveal the new 2+2 Ferrari to replace the 308GT4. The Mondial 8 was closely related mechanically to the 308 models, but used a longer and wider version of the chassis. The engine was the same 2927cc quad-cam V8 mounted transversely behind the (now four) seats, fitted with fuel injection and fully emissionised and producing (only!) 214bhp (205bhp in the US). The design was again by Pininfarina, but failed to find the praise of its two seat relatives.
A total of 703 cars were produced until 1982.
Technical Details
| Engine | 2927cc (81x71mm) V8 dohc (per bank) with 214bhp @ 6,600rpm |
| Suspension | front : double wishbones with coil springs
rear : double wishbones with coil springs wheelbase : 2650mm track (front/rear) : 1495mm/1517mm |
| Brakes | ventilated discs all round with servo assistance |
| Transmission | 5 speed manual |
| Empty weight | 1,445kg |
Mondial 8 Quattrovalvole and Cabriolet
In 1982 the Mondial 8 received the new
four-valve cylinder heads with a noticeable hike in power (up to 240bhp).
At the same time a minor facelift of the cockpit was carried out. One year
later a convertible was introduced. The Mondial Cabriolet used the quattrovalvole
engine whilst still providing a 2+2 seating arrangement. The folding roof
was specially designed to appear similar to the fixed top when it was erected,
including having the rear butresses.
A total of 1,144 Mondial 8 QVs and 629
Cabriolets were produced until they were supersceded in 1985.
Technical Details
as for Mondial 8 except :
| Engine | 2927cc (81x71mm) V8 32V dohc (per bank) with 240bhp @ 7,000rpm |
| Empty weight | Cabriolet : 1,490kg |
Following the lead of the 308/328 models, in 1985 the Mondial received the larger
3185cc engine. Various other minor changes were made, both inside and out,
such as the colour coding of the front and rear valances and the adoption
of a 328 style grille and lights. Production ran until 1989.
Technical Details
as for Mondial QV except :
| Engine | 3185cc (83x73.6mm) V8 32V dohc (per bank) with 270bhp @ 7,000rpm |
| Suspension | track (front/rear) : 1520mm/1510mm |
| Empty weight | coupe : 1,410kg
cabrio : 1,400kg |
| Performance | acceleration : 0-100km/h in 7.0s ; standing km in 26.9s ; 70-100km/h in 5th in 6.7s
braking from 100km/h in 38.9m |
The
Mondial t, introduced in 1989, combined the old Mondial with the new 348.
The old chassis and bodystyle were essentially carried over (albeit with
many smaller modifications and a facelift) whilst the new 300bhp 3405cc V8 engine
was mounted longitudinally as in the new 348. The 't' indicated the transversely mounted
transmission. Technology also became more
apparent with ABS, power steering and electronically adjustable suspension, the latter with three selectable settings.
Internally the cockpit received numerous
changes (including folding rear seats to improve luggage space) whilst
most recogniseable was the redesign of the rear air intakes to a smaller,
neater rectangular shape. The bumpers and door-handles became body coloured
whilst a painted black band was added around the bottom of the body.
Production ceased in 1993.
Technical Details
| Engine | 3405cc (85x75mm) V8 32V dohc (per bank) with 300bhp @ 7,200rpm |
| Suspension | electronically adjustable with three settings
track (front/rear) : 1522mm/1560mm wheels & tyres : front 7J16 with 205/55 ZR16, rear 8J 16 with 225/55 ZR16 |
| Brakes | ventilated discs all round with servo assistance and ABS |
| Empty weight | coupe : 1,426kg (front/rear : 42%/58%)
cabrio : 1,468kg |
| Performance | acceleration : 0-100km/h in 6.3s ; standing km in 25.7s ; 70-100km/h in 5th in 7.4s
braking from 100km/h in 39.0m |
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