1985 Ferrari 3.2 Mondial
The third model in the Mondial line-up was the 3.2 Mondial unveiled
in 1985 at the Frankfurt Salon. It was called 3.2 as a reference to the cubic
capacity of the engine in liters. The car remained into production until 1989, with
a total of 987 units produced, with both right and left hand drive available,
together with various world market specification models.
This model saw the first
change in the body styling: restyled and body-coloured bumpers, similar to the
328 with more integrated indicators & driving lamps, and new wheels with a
more rounded face. The body shape remained otherwise unaltered from its
predecessor, although once again the interior detailing was revamped, the most
noticeable being angled top corners to the instrument nacelle.
A leather dashboard and/or headlining was available as an option.
The five spoke road wheel pattern changed from a flat spoke design to a convex
spoke layout to accommodate negative offset suspension geometry for the
optional ABS braking system, which would eventually become standard equipment.
Under the hood Ferrari placed a 3.2 liters V8 engine fitted with
Bosch K Jetronic fuel injection and Marelli MED 806A Microplex electronic
ignition to produce a claimed 270 bhp at 7000 rpm for main European market
models, and 260 bhp for US market models. The engine was transversely mounted in
unit with the all synchromesh five speed transmission assembly, which was
below, and to the rear of the engine’s wet sump.
The 3.2 Mondial made the 0 to 62 mph sprint in 7.4 seconds, while
top speed was of 155 mph.
