FORD INDIGO



The Ford Indigo concept car is a mid engined V-12 2-passenger sports roadster that serves as an exercise in
Ford Motor Company's ability to implement a
complete development program in record time. The 48-valve, 6.0-liter V-12 engine is derived from the
3.0-liter Duratec V6 engine used in the 1996 Mercury Sable
and Ford Taurus and was developed in only 18 months. The striking monocoque chassis is fabricated of
carbon fiber aluminum honeycomb composite material that
forms the car's interior.

Two versions of the Indigo have been produced: the "Show" car which is an exhibition-only model that will
appear at automobile shows throughout 1996 and a "Go"
car, a fully-functional and driveable model. The V-12 engine develops 435 hp (SAE net) at 6,100 rpm but
also provides excellent fuel economy for a
high-performance car, estimated at 28 mpg in normal highway driving. The engine is projected to power
the Indigo from zero to 60 mph in under 4.0 seconds.

The car's styling is inspired by Indianapolis racing cars with its sweeping front and rear wings. These have
been shown to help the car corner in extreme lateral
accelerations. The Indigo also shares its suspension with Indy cars with its double wishbones with push
rod-activated coil-over shocks.

SPECIFICATIONS INCLUDE

engine
6.0-liter, 60-degree V-12 longitudinal placement, all-aluminum

power output
435 hp @ 6,100 rpm

transmission
6-speed manual sequential (Reynard)

length
175.3 inches/ 4453 mm

weight
2,300 lbs. (estimated)

chassis
Aluminum honeycomb with carbon fiber facesheets

body
Nomex honeycomb with carbon fiber facesheets