Car of the Year for 1991: The Ferrari Mondial t
The 1991 Mondial t is an important vehicle to Ferrari for the convertible market segment. The Cabriolet is a member of a series of one trim levels for the Mondial t which include Cabriolet. The two-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Ferrari. There is strong competition from vehicles from Infiniti.
Performance
Ferrari Mondial t Engine Specs: The Mondial t Cabriolet comes outfitted with a 3.4 liter, 8-cylinder motor that uses 32 valves. The engine, manufactured by Ferrari, is teamed up with a Ferrari 5-speed transaxle. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Ferrari.
The Mondial t uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
The fuel system for the 1991 Mondial t is a Bosch Motronic design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 12 gallons.
Mondial t Cabriolet Statistics
The Mondial t is inches long, inches wide, and inches high. It has a wheelbase of inches. It is able to seat several adults comfortably.
The standard warranty period for the Mondial t is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the convertible market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was an industry-average price when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Convertible.
Fuel Efficiency
The 1991 Mondial t gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is exceptional for a convertible car.
In 1991 the Mondial t came in the exterior colors of several colors. Other options were made available by the manufacturer.
Conclusion
The 1990 model began the promise of the Ferrari Mondial t. The 1991 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Ferrari hopes that the Mondial t Cabriolet will continue to be a profitable vehicle.