Second, the conventional 'H' shift pattern of the gearbox was ditched for one with the first gear situated in a 'dog leg' to the left and back, behind reverse. This design made engine removal for a major rebuild or cylinder head removal much easier than it was on previous models. First, it was the first Prancing Horse with the entire engine/gearbox/rear suspension assembly built on a detachable steel subframe. Performance-aside, the Mondial marked a few debuts for Ferrari. Although the design had a spartan look compared to modern-day Prancing Horses, most surfaces were covered in high-grade leather. The parking brake lever was mounted between the driver's seat and the door sill, a feature you don't see too often nowadays. The center console was wider, while the shifter was positioned to the left, closer to the driver, a feature that later appeared in the Testarossa as well. The new seats weren't as sporty as other Ferraris of the era, but only because Maranello developed the Mondial as a more comfortable vehicle. The steering wheel was also redesigned, now featuring black-painted spokes and contrast stitching. It was also offered in a two-tone design with the lower section matching the door panels, the upholstery, and the floor carpet.

The instrument cluster section had the rectangular shape seen in other Ferraris of the 1980s and featured new speedo and rev counter and an array of buttons and switches. The dashboard ran deeper toward the floor, incorporated the steering column, and had a wrap-around design that went into the door panels. The Modial's interior was a significant improvement over the 308 GT4.

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