Intermeccanica Indra Fastback

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Description

The Intermeccanica Indra Fastback was a luxury sports car produced by the Italian-Canadian manufacturer Intermeccanica between 1971 and 1974. Designed by Franco Scaglione, the Indra was Intermeccanica’s most ambitious model, aimed at the high-end grand touring market. The car was powered by American V8 engines, typically sourced from General Motors, such as the 5.4-liter (327 cubic inch) Chevrolet V8, which provided strong performance with outputs of around 300 horsepower.

The Indra Fastback had a steel body, making it heavier than earlier Intermeccanica models, but it still retained impressive speed and acceleration. The car featured a sleek, aerodynamic design with a long hood and a fastback roofline, which gave it an aggressive and sporty appearance. The chassis was also more refined, with a de Dion rear suspension setup, contributing to improved handling and ride quality compared to its predecessors.

Intermeccanica produced fewer than 130 units of the Indra in total, with most of them being exported to the United States and Europe. Today, the Intermeccanica Indra Fastback is a rare and collectible car, prized for its combination of Italian design, American power, and exclusivity.

Additional information

Manufacturer

Intermeccanica

Country

Italy

Production Started

1971

Production Stopped

1974

Vehicle Type

Bodystyle

Coupe

Number of Doors

2

Number of Seats

2 + 2

Top Speed

165 mph (266 kph)

0-60 mph (0-100 kph)

6.8 s

Power

206 / 280 / 276 @ 5600 rpm

Torque

407 / 300 @ 4000 rpm

Engine Manufacturer

Chevrolet

Engine

V8

Engine Location

Front

Engine Displacement

5733 cc (348.2 cu in)

Valvetrain

OHV

Valves per Cylinder

2

Bore / Stroke

101.6 x 88.4 mm (4 x 3.48 in)

Compression Ratio

9:1

Cooling System

Water

Charging System

Fuel Type

Petrol

Fuel System

Carburator, 1 x Holley

Aspiration

Normal

Fuel Capacity

Drive

Rear

Transmission

A4

Steering

Front Brakes

Rear Brakes

Front Suspension

Rear Suspension

Tyre Dimensions

Chassis

Weight

1530 kg (3373 lb)

Length

4530 mm (178.3 in)

Width

1790 mm (70.5 in)

Height

1180 mm (46.5 in)

Wheelbase

2600 mm (102.4 in)