Ferrari Mondial Quattrovalvole

Photo: Tony Harrison from Farnborough, UK · CC BY-SA 2.0

Production1982–1985

EngineV8

The Mondial Quattrovalvole replaced the Mondial 8 in 1982. The initial Mondial engine had two valves per cylinder; now came a new four-valve head whose combustion chamber was reportedly modeled on a Formula 1 engine. Output was 240 PS; externally, red cylinder heads and the "Quattrovalvole" script on the rear were conspicuous. The Cabriolet, added later, is the rarest Mondial version with 629 units and the only four-seat mid-engine convertible in regular series production.

Summarized from the sources cited below; every figure in the text was automatically verified against the sources.

Good to know

The four-valve combustion chamber was reportedly modeled on a contemporary Formula 1 engine, and the engine was shared with the 308 GTB/GTS QV.
On the Cabriolet, the rear seats had to be moved closer together laterally, while the roof retained the flying-buttress profile of the coupe.
With the Cabriolet, the Mondial's popularity grew, particularly in the USA, where an open-top car was in high demand.

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The four-valve engine

Although the first Mondial engine had dual overhead camshafts, it featured only two valves per cylinder. With the QV came a new four-valve head whose combustion chamber was reportedly based on a contemporary Formula 1 powerplant. Just as in the 308 GTB/GTS QV, it produced 240 PS; the German source lists 176 kW at 6400 rpm. Externally, it was recognizable by red cylinder heads and prominent "Quattrovalvole" lettering on the tail.

The Cabriolet

The body remained unchanged compared to the coupe, and the roof also retained its buttressed shape. To accommodate this, the rear seats had to be moved closer together laterally. The open-top model is the only four-seat mid-engine convertible ever built in regular series production, and with 629 units, it is the rarest Mondial version.

Summarized from the cited sources; every figure was automatically verified against the sources.

Frequently asked questions about the Ferrari Mondial Quattrovalvole

When was the Ferrari Mondial Quattrovalvole built?

The Ferrari Mondial Quattrovalvole was built from 1982 to 1985.

How much power does the Ferrari Mondial Quattrovalvole have?

Power of the Ferrari Mondial Quattrovalvole: 176 kW (240 PS).

What engine does the Ferrari Mondial Quattrovalvole have?

Engine of the Ferrari Mondial Quattrovalvole: 2.9 l Tipo F105A 32V V8. It sits behind the seats as a mid-engine.

How many Ferrari Mondial Quattrovalvole were built?

Units built of the Ferrari Mondial Quattrovalvole: 1144 coupés, 629 cabriolets.

Who designed the Ferrari Mondial Quattrovalvole?

Design of the Ferrari Mondial Quattrovalvole: Pininfarina:; Pierangelo Andreani (1976); Leonardo Fioravanti.

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