Ferrari revealed the Mondial 8 at the 1980 Geneva Motor Show; it was the first Ferrari to deviate from the simple three-digit naming scheme. A mid-engined 2+2 coupe styled by Pininfarina, it was based on the 308 GTB but had a wheelbase extended by ten centimeters to 2650 mm and more interior space. The transversely mounted V8 with Bosch fuel injection came from the 308 GTBi/GTSi. It drew criticism for its performance, which some testers found too tame, and for its proportions: one journalist considered the car too long for its width.
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Technical details
The transversely mounted V8 with mechanical Bosch K-Jetronic had no electronics, just a few relays for the cold-start sequence; a high-pressure pump constantly delivered fuel to the injectors. The engine was the same unit used in the 308 GTBi/GTSi, which had debuted in the Dino 308 GT4 of 1973. The suspension consisted of unequal-length double wishbones all around with Koni dampers. It was Ferrari's first low-emissions fuel-injected V8.
Criticism
Two aspects drew criticism. First were the somewhat awkward proportions: one journalist felt the Mondial was too long for its width. Second was that the car felt tame compared to other Ferraris. Press reports occasionally judged the performance figures to be relatively mild. Structurally, it was based on the two-seater 308 GTB, but like the GT4, it was a roomier 2+2; the wheelbase grew by ten centimeters, and the car was wider than its predecessors.
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Frequently asked questions about the Ferrari Mondial 8
When was the Ferrari Mondial 8 built?
The Ferrari Mondial 8 was built from 1980 to 1982.
How much power does the Ferrari Mondial 8 have?
Power of the Ferrari Mondial 8: 157 kW (214 PS).
What engine does the Ferrari Mondial 8 have?
Engine of the Ferrari Mondial 8: 2.9 l Tipo F106B FI V8. It sits behind the seats as a mid-engine.
Who designed the Ferrari Mondial 8?
Design of the Ferrari Mondial 8: Pininfarina:; Pierangelo Andreani (1976); Leonardo Fioravanti.
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