IKA-Renault Torino

The IKA Torino, later Renault Torino, is a mid-sized automobile made by Industrias Kaiser Argentina (IKA) under an agreement with American Motors Corporation (AMC) in 1966. The 1966 Torino was IKA's first national product. IKA was eventually bought out by Renault in 1975 to form Renault Argentina S.A.

IKA-Renault Torino
IKA Torino 380 coupé (1966-1970)
Overview
ManufacturerIKA (1966–1975)
Renault Argentina (1975–1981)
Production1966–1981
AssemblySanta Isabel, Córdoba Province
DesignerDick Teague and Pininfarina
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size
Body style2-door hardtop coupé
4-door sedan
LayoutFR layout
RelatedRambler American (third generation)
Powertrain
Engine
  • 2968 cc I6 Tornado Special
  • 3770 cc Tornado Interceptor I6
  • 3770 cc Torino 233 I6
  • 3950 cc Tornado Interceptor 241 I6
Transmission4-speed ZF manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase107.2 in (2,723 mm)
Length4,724 mm (186.0 in)
Width1,798 mm (70.8 in)
Height1,410 mm (55.5 in)
Curb weight1,060–1,471 kg (2,337–3,243 lb)

The Torino was built on the same hybrid AMC platform through 1981 in both two-door hardtop and four-door sedan variants. It has been described as "Argentina's national car".

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