Ferrari’s first effort at building a car suitable for markets throughout the world, the Mondial 8 deployed the 308GT4’s 3.0-litre quad-cam V8 engine in a lengthened version of the latter’s chassis. Transmission and running gear remained much the same, with five-speed transaxle and independent suspension all round. Although reckoned by some to be less sporting than other Ferraris, the Mondial was still good for 140mph-plus and its ride quality and comfort scored over long distances. Considerably roomier than previous Ferrari 2+2s, the Pininfarina-styled Mondial has been described by Car magazine as, ‘the closest you’ll get to supercar family transport.’ Developments included a proper (non-Targa) Cabriolet, the introduction of a more-powerful ‘Qv’ (quattro-valvole: four valves per cylinder) engine in 1982 and enlargement to 3.2 litres for 1985. But Ferrari had not finished with the Mondial just yet. For 1989 the V8 engine was increased in capacity once again - this time to 3.4 litres - and, demonstrating that racing really does improve the breed, transmitted its 300bhp to the road via a transversale (transverse) five-speed gearbox developed using experience of this transmission arrangement gained in Formula 1. The Mondial ‘t’ featured two other Ferrari ‘firsts’: power-assisted rack and pinion steering and cockpit-adjustable ride quality control. Anti-lock brakes were another standard feature, as was air conditioning. This left-hand drive Mondial Qv was sold new in Bologna, Italy. The car was subsequently imported into the UK from Italy by the second owner and purchased in 2003 by the vendor, who is only its third owner from new. Registered ‘JWR 115Y’ in the UK, it comes with full service history since July 2003, and has the original owner’s handbook and tool kit. Minor cosmetic refurbishment of the body has been carried by Jim Randall of 4U Cars in Windsor but the car is understood not to have suffered any accident damage. Recently serviced (cam belts included) it has six months UK MoT/road fund licence and comes with import documents, service bills and all relevant registration papers. Cette Mondial Qv conduite à gauche a été vendue neuve en Italie, à Bologne. Elle a ensuite été importée au Royaume-Uni par le second propriétaire et achetée en 2003 par l'actuel vendeur, qui est son troisième propriétaire. Immatriculée "JWR 115Y" en Angleterre, elle comporte son historique complet d'entretien depuis juillet 2003, ainsi que son manuel d'instructions et sa trousse à outils. Une rénovation cosmétique mineure de la carrosserie a été entreprise par Jim Randall, de 4U Cars, à Windsor, mais nous comprenons que la voiture n'a souffert d'aucun accident. Ayant bénéficié d'une révision récente (incluant les courroies de distribution), elle possède un certificat de contrôle technique (MoT) et la taxe britannique valables six mois, des documents d'importation, des factures d'entretien et les certificats d'immatriculation appropriés.
Ferrari’s first effort at building a car suitable for markets throughout the world, the Mondial 8 deployed the 308GT4’s 3.0-litre quad-cam V8 engine in a lengthened version of the latter’s chassis. Transmission and running gear remained much the same, with five-speed transaxle and independent suspension all round. Although reckoned by some to be less sporting than other Ferraris, the Mondial was still good for 140mph-plus and its ride quality and comfort scored over long distances. Considerably roomier than previous Ferrari 2+2s, the Pininfarina-styled Mondial has been described by Car magazine as, ‘the closest you’ll get to supercar family transport.’ Developments included a proper (non-Targa) Cabriolet, the introduction of a more-powerful ‘Qv’ (quattro-valvole: four valves per cylinder) engine in 1982 and enlargement to 3.2 litres for 1985. But Ferrari had not finished with the Mondial just yet. For 1989 the V8 engine was increased in capacity once again - this time to 3.4 litres - and, demonstrating that racing really does improve the breed, transmitted its 300bhp to the road via a transversale (transverse) five-speed gearbox developed using experience of this transmission arrangement gained in Formula 1. The Mondial ‘t’ featured two other Ferrari ‘firsts’: power-assisted rack and pinion steering and cockpit-adjustable ride quality control. Anti-lock brakes were another standard feature, as was air conditioning. This left-hand drive Mondial Qv was sold new in Bologna, Italy. The car was subsequently imported into the UK from Italy by the second owner and purchased in 2003 by the vendor, who is only its third owner from new. Registered ‘JWR 115Y’ in the UK, it comes with full service history since July 2003, and has the original owner’s handbook and tool kit. Minor cosmetic refurbishment of the body has been carried by Jim Randall of 4U Cars in Windsor but the car is understood not to have suffered any accident damage. Recently serviced (cam belts included) it has six months UK MoT/road fund licence and comes with import documents, service bills and all relevant registration papers. Cette Mondial Qv conduite à gauche a été vendue neuve en Italie, à Bologne. Elle a ensuite été importée au Royaume-Uni par le second propriétaire et achetée en 2003 par l'actuel vendeur, qui est son troisième propriétaire. Immatriculée "JWR 115Y" en Angleterre, elle comporte son historique complet d'entretien depuis juillet 2003, ainsi que son manuel d'instructions et sa trousse à outils. Une rénovation cosmétique mineure de la carrosserie a été entreprise par Jim Randall, de 4U Cars, à Windsor, mais nous comprenons que la voiture n'a souffert d'aucun accident. Ayant bénéficié d'une révision récente (incluant les courroies de distribution), elle possède un certificat de contrôle technique (MoT) et la taxe britannique valables six mois, des documents d'importation, des factures d'entretien et les certificats d'immatriculation appropriés.
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