There are some car companies that many gearheads consider untouchable. The automakers who consistently churn out impeccable vehicles that we swoon over. Most car enthusiasts would put Ferrari in this camp. Admired by just about every gearhead, Ferrari’s line of luxury sports cars never fails to make an impact. Until, it does.

Ferrari produced over 6,000 Mondials during the 13 years in which they sold this snoozefest. But, the Mondial unfortunately proves that commercial success doesn’t always equal greatness. Though the public gave Ferrari a stern talking to regarding the Mondial, Ferrari’s fixes came too little, too late. Ferrari’s improvements just couldn’t save the Mondial from itself.

Even though the Mondial has received Ferrari’s stamp of approval by way of their prancing horse logo, the Ferrari Mondial will forever go down in history as one of the worst vehicles that this Italian automaker ever produced. If you see a Ferrari for sale at a price that is cheap enough to make you do a double take, chances are, it’s a Mondial – and you won’t want to touch one with a 10-foot pole.

Here’s why the Mondial is a black mark on Ferrari’s otherwise spotless record, and why gearheads would do well to avoid this 1980s grand tourer.

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What Is It About The Ferrari Mondial That Makes It So Bad?

Ferrari is synonymous with luxury, performance, and style. The company was started in 1939 by Enzo…