Renault Torino
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The Torino was a mid-sized automobile made by IKA, which meant Industrias Kaiser Argentina. (It would eventually became Renault of Argentina). The Torino began life as an Argentinian version of the Rambler American. It was built from 1966 to 1981 in both two-door coupé and four-door sedan variants.
-->It was originally equipped with 3·0 L and 3·8 L engines called "Tornado" created by Kaiser Motors in the US, with triple-Weber carburettor models at the top of the range. The badging was based on the city of Turin's coat of arms. (The symbol was a bull standing in two legs, much like the symbol of Ferrari). The car's body was designed by Italian auto designers Pininfarina.
The car was very successful in Argentina, and, when released, it placed well in international races against famous sport cars (The most important was "84 hours of Nurburgring" in 1969) . Many Argentinians think of it as the national car, and there are many users and fan clubs.
From 1977, the top model became the Torino Grand Routier, a touring sedan. The entire range received some sheetmetal changes in 1978, (when IKA became Renault Argentina) though major panels such as the doors were carried over. The newer models were longer and the later sedans can be recognized by their full C-pillar. Previously the rear window wrapped into the sides more.
In its final year, the Torino was only available in two models (Grand Routier GR sedan and ZX Coupé)—in its heyday there were over 20.
External links
- [Torino page at the Rambler Rogue site]
- [An Argentinean Torino site and Forum in Spanish]
- [Another Torino site in Spanish]
- [Fan Club in Argentina]
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