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Where does the name "Mondial" come from?

Discussion in 'Mondial' started by 88MONDIAL, Aug 18, 2005.

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  1. 88MONDIAL

    88MONDIAL Formula 3

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    Does anyone know the history behind the name and why Ferrari chose it to be placed on their cars? Always wondered about that.
     
  2. Ricambi America

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    I assume the word was chosen to indicate "World" or "Global" or something like that to indicate the wide appeal of a 2+2 Ferrari as a world-car.

    http://www.qv500.com/ferrarimondialp1.php

    Where's our resident historian crowd?
     
  3. Nuvolari

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    If you search this one there was a comprehesive thread on it a few months back
     
  4. Dane

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    The most recent Mondial's were named as such in commemoration of Jody Sheckter's 1979 World Championship.

    Dane
     
  5. Nuvolari

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  7. Dave

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    The original 500 Mondial was named for the back to back drivers championships that Alberto Ascari won.

    The Mondial 8 was not named for Jody Sheckter's drivers championship,
    but as a world car to be compliant with regulations in all world markets,
    like Japan for example, which had a law in-acted against cars with only two seats because of overcrowding.

    FYI, I have seen many Ferrari books and/or DVDs with incorrect information.
     
  8. Dane

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    What's your reference, Dave?
     
  9. Dave

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    Ferrari!
     
  10. Dane

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    Thanks for the answer. It helped alot.

    Dane
     
  11. MarkPDX

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    It comes from an old German word for a whale's ******.
     

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