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Mid-Engine Revolution · 1980–1982

Mondial 8

Engine
V8
Displacement
2.927 L
Power
214 hp
Gearbox / layout
5MT / MR
Weight
1,445 kg
Top speed
230 km/h

Profile & significance

Pininfarina four-seat mid-V8 GT, 2.927-liter injected V8 ≈214 hp, five-speed. Its early performance reputation depressed values for decades; interest has since risen as buyers reappraise the practicality and styling. Roughly $45,000–$80,000. Timing belts, electrical systems, cooling and neglected suspension are common cost centers.

Talking points

  • Pininfarina four-seat mid-V8 GT, 2.927-liter injected V8 ≈214 hp, five-speed.
  • Its early performance reputation depressed values for decades; interest has since risen as buyers reappraise the practicality and styling.
  • Timing belts, electrical systems, cooling and neglected suspension are common cost centers.

Raw archive entry

Mondial 8 2.927L V8 FI ≈214 5MT / MR ≈1,445 ≈230 ≈700