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Ferrari Mondial
Posted by in Ferrari on July 20, 2011
The Italian sports car manufacture, Ferrari, produced the Ferrari Mondial for thirteen years, from nineteen eighty to nineteen ninety three. Ferrari is an Italian based manufacturer based in Maranello, and was founded by Enzo Ferrari in nineteen twenty eight. The extremely successful company, which has had remarkable success in Formula One, began to produce the Ferrari Mondial in nineteen eighty. The Ferrari Mondial was created in to body types; the coupe and the cabriolet, and sold in decent numbers – over six thousand units over the course of its production life span.
The Mondial succeeded the Ferrari GT4, a mid engine V8 which was produced between nineteen seventy three and nineteen eighty, when it was then replaced by the Mondial. Over its seven year life span the GT4 had sold close to three thousand units. The Mondial was styled differently than its predecessor, the GT4, with the styling left to Pininfarina, whereas the GT4 was Bertone styled.
This particular Ferrari model was a lot more practical than other Ferrari models, with extensive space compared to other cars which share the marque. A higher roof, longer doors, four seats with adequate leg room, and high visibility, proved popular whilst still maintaining the performance levels which are associated with Ferraris.
The layout of the Mondial was altered from previous Ferrari models, with the main components; the engine unit, gearbox and suspension, being all removable due to be connected to a sub frame, a feature which made it much easier for a rebuild. Indeed, this was not the only notable feature of the transmission, as the gear had a changed pattern of gears than the standard H shift pattern, with fifth now positioned behind forth, making the change from fourth to fifth much easier and efficient.
The Mondial 8 was first produced, followed by the Mondial GV. Later variations include the 3.2 and the Mondial t. The cars were produced in Modena, Italy.
By Andy_Webbed
Interior of Ferrari 308
Posted by in Ferrari on July 20, 2011
Ferrari 308 is a series of two seats, exotic sports cars for road use. Since its start in 1975 with Ferrari 308 GTB these cars have defined the image of Ferrari in the minds of general public as well as enthusiasts.
Although Ferrari 308 is primarily sports oriented and a luxury car as such, it does not mean that the luxury and comfort aspects of the car are neglected. The interior of Ferrari 308 makes it completely clear.
Ferrari 308 established new standards by the design of its interior. Before 308, no two seated performance oriented car had as comfortable and roomy interior as this one. Very few of them had adjustable seats.
There have been several changes in the interior design of Ferrari 308 series cars over the years but all of these follow the finest traditions of Italian design and provide a sense of luxury and comfort. In its original version 308 had adjustable, leather covered thin shell seats that were very comfortable and supportive. The height of central console was parallel to the seat and it did not extend up to the front bulkhead. The binnacle in front of the steering wheel was dominated by speed and tachometer and also supported gauges for fuel, oil pressure, engine oil temperature etc. Additional gauges were on the lower right of the main binnacle. The console also contains a chromed gear stick and various other controls.
With time 308′s interior changed along with other things like engine, suspension etc. These changes included a flat black binnacle facia, instead of the brushed aluminum. Oil and temperature gauges are moved to the central console that contained the gear shifter stick. The stitching pattern of the leather seats were changed as well.
There were additional changes in the interior of later models such as 308QV. These included an improved tighter stitching of seat cover, a tidier central console and a modernized mono steering wheel with thicker and reshaped spoke and rim. The map pockets in each door were made a little larger as well. Read the rest of this entry »