Ferrari Mondial Cabriolet Quattrovalvole '85

The first Mondial engine, although a DOHC design, used just two valves per cylinder. The 1982 Quattrovalvole or QV introduced a new 4-valve head, the combustion chamber design was purportedly based on the early 80's F1 engine. Again, the engine was shared with the contemporary 308 GTB/GTS, and produced a much more respectable 240 hp (179 kW).  Like the new 328 GTB, the Mondial's engine grew in both bore and stroke to 3.2 L (3185 cc) for 1985. Output was now 280 hp (201 kW).

Available in both Coupe and Cabriolet forms, styling was refreshed with restyled and body-coloured bumpers, similar to the 328 with more integrated indicators & driving lamps, and new wheels with a more rounded face. The 3.2 also boasted a major interior update, with a more ergonomic layout & a more rounded instrument binnacle, later cars sported ABS (1987 onwards). Fuel injection remained the primarily mechanical Bosch K-Jetronic (CIS) with an o2 sensor in the exhaust providing feedback to a simple computer for mixture trimming via a pulse modulated frequency valve that regulated control fuel pressure. Ignition system was Marelli Microplex, with electronic advance control and one distributor per bank of the V8. The 1988 Mondial 3.2 would be the final model year that retained the relatively low maintenance costs of the 308/328 drivetrain, allowing major service items like timing belt and clutch replacement to be performed with the engine/transmission package still in the car.

Specifications:

• Bodywork: Length/width/height/wheelbase – cm (in) : 454/179/125/265 (178.5/70.5/49.2/104.3); weight : 1430 kg (3156 lb).
• Engine: Mid-mounted transverse V8 2927 cc (178 ci), injection, 32 valves, 5-speed, manual. Maximum power : 240bhp at 7000 rpm; torque : 260 Nm at 5000 rpm. Top speed : 245 km/h (155 mph.)