IKA Torino. 1966–75 (prod. 100,000 approx. all versions). 4-door sedan, 2-door coupé. F/R, 2962, 3770 cm³ (I6 OHC). Development of 1963 Rambler and the 1964 Rambler American, with front and rear ends redesigned by Pininfarina, and a longer wheelbase. Juan Manuel Fangio served as a consultant. Coils and double wishbones at front with disc brakes, coil-spring rear with four-link design. Strengthened structure to cope with Argentinian roads, and more rigid than the US original. Better made than rivals from Ford, GM and Chrysler. First OHC engine in Argentina, developed from Kaiser Jeep Tornado six. Replaced Rambler Classic, which the Argentinian public thought was too large for the market. Named for the city where Pininfarina was based, and the car got itself the Torino prancing horse emblem as its badge. Unveiled 1966 as a national car, and had a successful competition history till the mid-1970s. Triple Webers in the 7 bancadas (seven-bearing) engine from 1973.

Manufacturing location: Santa Isabel, Córdoba, Argentina

Marque: IKA | Predecessor: Rambler Classic (1963–4) | Successor: Renault Torino