 FORD Indigo ConceptAlthough originally not my theme concept, I was lucky enough to join the Indigo team toward the tail end of the program having just been recruited by Ford from GM. I contributed several components and details to this really fun project which like so many other concept vehicles that never make production... |  FORD Indigo ConceptThe Indigo concept was created in 1996 as an auto show circuit item. Ford returned deposit checks from enthusiasts wishing for a production version!
The monocoque chassis was developed in conjunction with Reynard Motorsport as a single piece tub made of a carbon fiber composite material, to which the suspension is directly attached. The suspension was a direct copy, in design and materials to Reynard's various Indy cars, only having to be modified slightly to allow for a two passenger layout. |  FORD Indigo ConceptWith the showcar was complete, I couldn't help but to fit test the car.The ingress & egress was farther than any Ferrari, and more like an IMSA race car with a journey required over a giant sill to get to the seats. A female in a dress would simply be out of the question unless she were air lifted into the cabin! |
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