1989 FERRARI Mondial T.. Rare T Model.. Only 20k Miles**Very Clean**

1989 Other Makes T Description

The final Mondial evolution was 1989's Mondial t (Coupe and Cabriolet). It was a substantially changed model, spearhead of a new generation of V8 Ferraris", ccording to Road & Track magazine. It was visually different from preceding Mondial models, he most recognisable being the redesign of the air intakes to a smaller rectangular shape. Additionally, he door-handles were of a visually different design, s were the front and rear bumpers which became body coloured. New front and rear wings cover wider tracks and are re-profiled to a fuller shape compared to preceding models, hich feature a rolled lip. The 't' called attention to the car's new engine/transmission layout: the previously-transverse engine was now mounted longitudinally whilst the gearbox remained transverse, hus forming a 't'. By adopting this layout, longer engine could be mounted lower in the chassis, mproving handling dramatically. The 't' configuration was used by Ferrari's Formula One cars of the 1980s, nd would be the standard for the marque's future mid-engined V8 cars, eginning with the 348, ntroduced later in the year. The transverse manual gearbox was fitted with a Limited Slip Differential with a twin-plate clutch design with bevel gears driving the wheels. The engine was up to 3.4 L (3405 cc) and 300 hp (224 kW). Engine lubrication was upgraded to a dry-sump system. The Mondial's chassis would underpin a new generation of 2-seat Ferraris, ight up to the 360, ut the 2+2 Mondial would end production just four and a half years later in 1993. However, he "t" layout of the engine and transaxle, dapted from Ferrari's Formula One cars, ontinues to be used in mid-engined V8 model Ferraris to date, lbeit with a more sophisticated chassis. The new layout saw the engine and transmission mounted on a removable subframe; the assembly could be removed through the underside of the vehicle for maintenance. The clutch was now located at the very rear of the drive train. This makes clutch replacement and service a simple, nexpensive, nd readily owner-doable proposition. The "t" was home to other Ferrari firsts: It used power assisted steering for the first time, nd had a 3-position electronically controlled suspension for a variable trade off between ride quality and road holding. It also had standard ABS. The Mondial t represented the most substantial upgrade to the Mondial model line in performance and handling since its introduction in 1980. Previous Mondials had rarely justified their price premium over the competition in terms of bare performance statistics, hich led to some poor press coverage. The "t" offered greater performance whilst retaining a mid-engined layout and a practical packaging layout, nd was favorably received. It also had the advantage of two usable rear seats. The company has not produced a mid-engined 2+2 car since then, eaving the 2+2 configuration to the more classic front-engined design starting with the 456 in 1992. As of 2012, he V12 FF along with the V8 California are the company's only 4-seat vehicle offerings, ut both of these are front engined, eaving the Mondial t as the most modern 4-seat, id-engined, errari yet produced. Mondial t Cabriolet Production started: 1989. Production ended: 1993. Total production: 1,017 (51 Right Hand Drive) 379 were imported into the United States/Canada First serial number: 80399. Last serial: 97733.