Ferrari 3.2 Mondial

Ferrari 3.2 Mondial

The new 3.2 version of the Mondial offered a more powerful and flexible V8 that significantly improved the car’s performance. New, more efficient and elegant light clusters, a more ergonomic interior and better fit and finish completed the profile of this 2+2.

It was comfortable and spacious, and offered excellent visibility for a car in its category. Careful selection of the best shots of the Mondial 3.2 in high definition.

This model saw the first change in the body styling, with revised front and rear ends incorporating smooth body colour bumper assemblies, and a radiator grille with front light and radiator grille assemblies that mirrored those of the 328 cousin.

These revisions had the effect of producing a more instantly recognisable homogeneous range of eight cylinder models in the Ferrari catalogue.

The main European market Mondial 3.2 coupé models had a tubular chassis with factory type reference F 108 CL 100, which featured a bolted rear sub-frame section, so that the complete engine, transmission and rear suspension assembly could be removed as a single unit, for ease of maintenance. As with the concurrent 2 seater models right and left hand drive was available, together with various world market specification models.

Ferrari 3.2 Mondial Technical Specifications

Year of Manufacture – 1985

ENGINE
type rear, transverse, 90° V8
bore/stroke 83 x 73.6 mm
unitary displacement 398,22 cc
total displacement 3185.76 cc
compression ratio 9.8 : 1
maximum power 199 kW (270 hp) at 7000 rpm
power per litre 85 hp/l
maximum torque 304 Nm (31 kgm) at 5500 rpm
valve actuation twin overhead camshafts per bank, four valves per cylinder
fuel feed  injection
ignition single spark plug per cylinder
lubrication wet sump
clutch single-plate
CHASSIS
frame tubular steel
front suspension independent, unequal-length wishbones, coil springs over telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
rear suspension independent, unequal-length wishbones, coil springs over telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
brakes discs
transmission 5-speed + reverse
steering rack-and-pinion
fuel tank capacity 80 litres
front tyres 205/55 VR 16
rear tyres 225/55 VR 16
BODYWORK
type 2+2 coupé
length 4535 mm
width 1795 mm
height 1235 mm
wheelbase 2650 mm
front track 1520 mm
rear track 1510 mm
weight 1410 kg (dry)
PERFORMANCE
top speed 250 km/h
acceleration 0-100 km/h 7.4 sec
0-400 m 14.6 sec
0-1000 m 27.2 sec