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Designed as a replacement for the 2 door, 4 seater Mexico the Indy was first released with a 4.2 litre V8.  Underpowered relative to its weight, the 4.7 litre V8 was offered in 1970 and then finally the 4.9 litre V8 in 1973.  The dry sump of the Ghibli was however not present on this car.
   

Specifications:
 

Production Period:

 1969 - 1974
 

Designed By:

 Vignale
 

Body Built By:

 Vignale - 2 door, 4 seater
 

Number Built:

 1136
 

Dry Weight:

 1500 kg
 

Top Speed:

 250 kph
260 kph from 1970 (4.7V8)
280 kph from 1973 (4.9V8)
 

Engine Type:

 Front, eight cylinders arranged in 90º "V"
 

Bore and Stroke:

 88x85 mm
93.9x85 mm from 1970
93.9x89 mm from 1973
 

Displacement:

 4135.8 cc
4709 cc  from 1970
4930.6 cc from 1973
 

Compression:

 8.5:1
 

Engine Output:

 260 bhp @ 5500 rpm
290 bhp @ 5500 rpm from 1970
335 bhp @ 5500 rpm from 1973
 

Valves & Actuation:

 Two OHV per cylinder with dual overhead camshafts per bank
 

Carburettion:

 Free induction with 4 Weber 42DCNF carburettors
 

Ignition:

 Single with distributor - transistors from 1970 and Bosch electronic from 1973
 

Lubrication:

 Forced with pressure pump
 

Drive:

 Rear wheel drive
 

Clutch:

 Dry single disc
 

Gearbox:

 5-speeds plus reverse - automatic available
 

Frame:

 Integral body - unit construction
 

Suspension - Front:

 Independent with coil springs and telescopic shock absorbers
 

Suspension - Rear:

 Rigid axle with semi-elliptical springs and telescopic shock absorbers
 

Brakes:

 Hydraulically operated power assisted four wheel disc brakes
 

Wheelbase:

 2600 mm
 

Front & Rear Track:

 1480 mm front; 1434 mm rear
 

Wheels:

 Light alloy discs 7.5x14; 7.5x15 from 1973
 

Tyres:

Pirelli 205x14; 205x15 from 1973