Ford Indigo

1996 Ford Indigo
Ford 1996 Concept Roadster United States
Engine
5.9L V12
435 bhp (324 kW) @ 6100 rpm
405 lb⋅ft (549 N·m) @ 5250 rpm
Performance
Top Speed	188 mph (303 km/h)
Top Speed	188 mph (303 km/h)
0-60 mph	3.9 secs.
0-60 mph	3.9 secs.
Transmission	6-speed Manual
Transmission	6-speed Manual
Kerb Weight	1,043 kg (2,299 lbs)
Kerb Weight	1,043 kg (2,299 lbs)
Layout
Rear-Engine, Rear-wheel drive

The 1996 Ford Indigo is a two-seater concept roadster by Ford introduced in 1996.

Taken from concept to reality in six months with the help of England's Reynard Motorsport, the Indigo draws heavily on both Indy and Formula 1 car design in its construction. Some of its distinctive characteristics are mirror-mounted fiber optic based headlights, scissor doors, and black leather cockpit which takes cue from Formula One cars, having gear shifting buttons on the steering wheel, four-point harness and F1-styled instrument display.

The Indigo is powered by a rear-mounted 435 bhp V12 engine which brings 75 percent of the car's total torque at 1000 rpm.

Games

Need for Speed II

The Indigo appears in Need for Speed II as a bonus car. It is unlocked upon winning the Tournament event or by entering a cheat code - "lilzip" on PlayStation, and "redracer" on PC.

One of the fastest cars in the game due to its low weight and chassis, it has a firm handling but lacks in terms of top speed.

In the Special Edition re-release it is a regular car available from the beginning, and grouped in Class B alongside the Isdera Commendatore 112i, Italdesign Nazca C2 and Jaguar XJ220.

Description

“	Designed to bring the thrill of the racetrack to the road, the Ford Indigo is an extremely powerful and nimble two-seat roadster which draws heavily upon Indy and Formula One car design and construction, using Ford's latest engineering and aerodynamic techniques. Taken from concept to reality in just six months with the help of England's Reynard Racing Cars, the Indigo's exciting styling is indicative of an aggressive racer with flashy sports car qualities. Distinctive mirror-mounted fiber optic-based headlights provide improved visibility at night, and scissor-style doors swing up and out of the way allowing the driver to step down into the car. The black leather cockpit is designed for driving comfort, but also takes its cue from Formula One cars, with gear shifting buttons on the steering wheel, a four-point racing harness, and an F1-styled instrument display. Powering the Indigo is a rear-mounted specially designed 435 horsepower V12 engine, which brings an amazing 75 percent of the car’s total torque on tap at just 1000 RPM. Sleek and aggressive, the Ford indigo is destined to be a classic.	”
— In-game Showcase

Trivia

• In all releases of Need for Speed II, the Ford Indigo can only be selected with a red body paint.

Gallery

Need for Speed II
(PlayStation)

Need For Speed 2 SE - Ford Indigo (Showcase Video) -HD 1080p-

Need for Speed II
(Showcase Video)

Need for Speed II: Special Edition
(PC)