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Mondial t vs 348

Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by lusso64, Nov 10, 2005.

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  1. lusso64

    lusso64 Formula 3

    Apr 12, 2004
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    Just wondering.... in terms of service, is a Mondial t basically a 348 with a Mondial body, or a Mondial 3.2 with a different rear subframe and drivetrain?

    I have a 348 WS manual - just curious about how much of it is relevant.

    TIA, Dave
     
  2. No Doubt

    No Doubt Seven Time F1 World Champ

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    The two cars are close, but the Mondial T costs a few hundred $ more for a Major Service. I'm not sure why, perhaps the Mondial T has power steering?? Not really sure on that.
     
  3. jknight

    jknight F1 Veteran

    Oct 30, 2004
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    The Mondial t does have power stearing.
    John
     
  4. gmark340

    gmark340 Karting

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    Thereis a site that describes the various models at www.carsfromitaly.com. I don't know how accurate it is but here is what it had to say about the T:

    "The Mondial t, introduced in 1989, combined the old Mondial with the new 348. The old chassis and bodystyle were essentially carried over (albeit with many smaller modifications and a facelift) whilst the new 300bhp 3405cc V8 engine was mounted longitudinally as in the new 348."

    So it seems as though it is the 3.2 body with 348 engine. I've just gotten a T so this is of more than a little interest to me, as well.
     
  5. BigAl

    BigAl F1 Veteran

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    thnx for posting the link, I wasn't aware of it.
     
  6. NYCFERRARIS

    NYCFERRARIS Formula 3

    Mar 2, 2004
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    I have the mondial T and as far as the engine and tranny go they are very much the same as the 348 (althought there were some changes along the years and the production run, in both Mondial and 348 and they may not have adopted the changes simultaneously) electrics and suspension and accessories differ but the powerplant (and to a great extend the drivetrain) is as identical as you can find.
     
  7. lusso64

    lusso64 Formula 3

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    Thanks for the link.

    This makes it easier to understand now, as I intend to do any work on this car myself, and as I have not yet received it (still sitting in Virginia waiting for the shippers) I am just itching to get a grasp on exactly what it is that I have.

    Thanks again, Dave
     

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