Ford Indigo

Ford Indigo
Overview
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
Production1996
2 built (1 functional prototype, 1 static prototype)
DesignerClaude Lobo
Body and chassis
ClassConcept car
Body style2-door speedster
LayoutRear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
DoorsScissor
Powertrain
Engine6.0 L DOHC V12
Power output435 hp (441 PS; 324 kW)
Transmission6-speed electro-hydraulic sequential manual[1]
Dimensions
Wheelbase114 in (2,896 mm)
Length175.3 in (4,453 mm)
Width82 in (2,083 mm)
Height39.5 in (1,003 mm)
Curb weight2,300 lb (1,043 kg) (estimated)

The Ford Indigo is a concept car developed by American automobile manufacturer Ford for the 1996 auto show circuit and designed by Ford's design and technical director Claude Lobo.[2] Only two examples were built, of which only one was actually functional. It took Ford six months from the original computer designs to the finished show car. The functional concept is still owned by Ford. The non-functioning show car was auctioned off to Jack Roush.[3][4]

  1. ^ "DrivingEnthusiast: Ford Indigo". www.drivingenthusiast.net. Retrieved 2021-02-04.
  2. ^ "Claude Lobo Retires". Ford Media, via prnewsire.com, 1-20-1999.
  3. ^ Lassa, Todd (18 December 2002). "Ford Concept Car Auction". Motortrend. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
  4. ^ Top Gear (2024-07-18). This Car Collection Is Detroit’s Coolest Secret. Retrieved 2024-07-22 – via YouTube.