Renault Argentina

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Industrias Kaiser Argentina SAICP (1955–1967)
IKA Renault SAICF (1967–1975)
Renault Argentina SA (1975–1992)
Compañía Interamericana de Automoviles SA (1992–1997)
Renault Argentina SA (since 1997)
legal form SA
founding 1955
Seat Buenos Aires , Argentina
Number of employees 1329
Branch Automobiles
Website www.renault.com.ar

Renault Argentina SA , or RASA for short , previously Industrias Kaiser Argentina , IKA Renault and Compañía Interamericana de Automoviles , is an Argentine manufacturer of automobiles .

Company history

Aerial photo of the plant from 1970

In January 1955 founded Kaiser Motors and Industrias y Aeronáuticas Mecánicas del Estado , the joint venture ( JV ) Industrias Kaiser Argentina . The seat was in Cordoba . In April 1956 the production of automobiles began. Kaiser vehicles were also imported from the USA . In 1959, the then manager James McCloud concluded an agreement with Alfa Romeo to produce an Alfa Romeo model, which was then manufactured from 1960 to 1962. In 1960 there was another agreement with Renault for the production of Renault vehicles.

In 1967 Renault took over the majority and renamed the company IKA Renault . In 1975 the company was renamed Renault Argentina again . In 1992, Manuel Fernando Antelo took control of the company and renamed it Compañía Interamericana de Automoviles SA , or Ciadea for short . When Antelo sold its shares in 1997, it was renamed Renault Argentina .

The company's headquarters are now in Buenos Aires .

Renault vehicles

Renault Dauphine
Renault 12 Alpine
Renault Fuego

The first Renault model was the Renault Dauphine , of which 53,643 vehicles were built between July 1960 and 1970. The Renault Dauphine Gordini produced 34,566 units between September 1962 and 1970. Another source gives the production period from 1960 to 1966 for the Dauphine and 1962 to 1970 for the Dauphine Gordini. The production figures match.

The Renault 4 , the company from 1964 to 1970 60,221 vehicles manufactured. Another source deviates from this and states that between 1963 and 1970, 148,170 vehicles were built from the passenger car version and an additional 9145 vehicles from the commercial vehicle version from panel vans and pick-ups . There is also a number of 166,305 copies.

Production of the Renault 6 began in 1967 . Another source states that the company produced 57,534 Renault 6 vehicles between 1969 and 1978 and another 23,335 Renault 6 GTL vehicles between 1978 and 1984.

The Renault 12 as a sedan and station wagon was in the range between 1967 and 1994. Another source gives the production period 1970 to 1994 and the number of 444,538 vehicles, including 493 copies of the Renault 12 Alpine.

The Renault 18 existed from 1981 to 1993. A total of 132,956 sedans and station wagons were built.

The Renault Fuego was produced between 1982 and 1992. Another source states that production ran from 1982 to 1986 and that 19,857 vehicles of this model were made.

In 1986 production of the Renault 11 began . Another source gives 79,037 vehicles for the period from 1984 to 1994.

The Renault 9 was between 1987 and 1996. Another source gives the production period from 1987 to 1997 and the number of items 144,262.

The Renault 21 was manufactured between 1989 and 1996 . Another source confirms the period and names 37,898 vehicles in the versions as notchback sedans and station wagons called Nevada .

Production of the Renault 19 began in 1993 . Of these, 180,164 vehicles were built.

The Renault Clio followed in 1996 .

In 1998 the Renault Mégane was added.

In 1999 the Renault Kangoo was introduced.

In 1999 the range consisted of the models Clio, 19, Mégane and Kangoo.

In the summer of 2016, the company listed the Clio, Sandero , Sandero Stepway, Logan , Duster , Fluence , Mégane III , Kangoo, Clio Work, Duster Oroch and Master models . Some of these models are offered in Europe under the Dacia brand .

The brand name is Renault , in the past also IKA Renault .

Other vehicles

Jeep (1956–1978)

The first jeep made in Argentina.
Jeep Estanciera
Jeep Gladiator

The off-road vehicle Jeep was created from 1956. Initially, only 40% of the parts were manufactured in Argentina. Production ran until 1978. With a wheelbase of 2057 mm and a track width of 1225 mm, the vehicles were 3600 mm long, 1750 mm wide and 1840 mm high. The curb weight was given as 1100 kg. A four-cylinder - Otto engine with 84.1 mm bore , 111.1 mm Stroke , 2480 cc displacement , and 77  hp power drove the vehicles.

The pick-up version was also available from 1956 to 1978. The extended wheelbase of 2654 mm brought a vehicle length of 4200 mm and an empty weight of 1160 kg. In addition to the well-known Otto engine, there was also a four-cylinder diesel engine from 1971 to 1974 . It had 88 mm bore, 80 mm stroke, 1946 cm³ displacement and 45 hp.

The Carguero commercial vehicle was available from 1966 to 1969. Wheelbases of 200 cm and 250 cm were available. The dimensions 4970 mm length, 1830 mm width and 1455 mm height as well as 1050 kg empty weight have been handed down. Both gasoline and diesel engines were available.

The Estanciera was the station wagon version of the Jeep. The first version was from 1957 to 1965. It had two side doors, the taxi version that appeared in 1960 had three. A six-cylinder engine with 84.1 mm bore, 111.1 mm stroke, 3707 cm³ displacement and 115 HP power propelled the vehicles. With a wheelbase of 2654 mm, they were 4476 mm long, 1727 mm wide and 1912 mm high.

The Estanciera 1965 followed in 1965 and only remained in the range for one year. It had another six-cylinder engine with 84.9 mm bore, 87 mm stroke, 2965 cm³ displacement and 117 hp. With the same wheelbase, the vehicles were 4200 mm long, 1750 mm wide and 1840 mm high.

At the same time there was Estanciera 66 . It had a more modern body with no protruding front fenders . In the Tornado 181 there was a choice of the small six-cylinder engine as in the Estanciera 1965 and in the Tornado 230 an enlarged version of the engine from the Estanciera with 84.9 mm bore, 111.1 mm stroke, 3770 cm³ displacement and 132 hp.

The Baqueano was available from 1959 to 1963 as a two-door pick-up. He had the engine with 3707 cm³ displacement.

From 1959 to 1967 there was also the Utilitarios as a panel van. The engines were available with 2965 cm³, 3707 cm³ and 3770 cm³ displacement.

The Jeep Gladiator was a pickup truck with a more modern body. It was in the range from 1963 to 1965. Two -wheel and four-wheel drive were available. A six-cylinder engine with 84.1 mm bore, 111.1 mm stroke, 3707 cm³ displacement and 115 HP power propelled the vehicles. With a wheelbase of 3048 mm, the vehicles were 4965 mm long, 1996 mm wide and 1912 mm high.

The Jeep Gladiator Tornado , also called Jeep Súper , followed from 1965 to 1967. The bore was slightly increased to 84.9 mm, resulting in 3770 cc and 132 hp.

From 1967 to 1975 there was the Jeep T 80 with the same engine, in which a different grille is noticeable.

This was followed by the Jeep T 1000 with a four-cylinder diesel engine from 1970 to 1978 . 91.4 mm bore and 127 mm stroke resulted in 3333 cc and 73 hp. Between 1975 and 1977 there was also the previous petrol engine for this model with a displacement of 3770 cc and an output increased to 178 hp.

Two sources mention the brand name Jeep . But there are also references to the brand names IKA and IKA Renault .

Emperor Carabela (1958–1961)

Emperor Carabela

IKA initially imported around 1,000 vehicles from the Kaiser Manhattan . Then the already acquired production facilities for the model were installed and production began in 1958. The vehicles were now marketed under the Kaiser brand as the Carabela model . The wheel suspensions and some details in the interior differed from the original. Only the four-door sedan was on offer . With a 3010 mm wheelbase, the vehicles were 5475 mm long, 1900 mm wide and 1545 mm high. Production of this model ended in 1961 or 1962. Of the over 10,000 vehicles produced, 57 were taxis.

Bergantín (1960–1962)

The company acquired the production facilities for the Alfa Romeo 1900 from Alfa Romeo, production of which had ceased in Italy . Production began on March 10, 1960.

Some parts came from the jeep . This included the rear axle and engine. The engine used was a four-cylinder engine with 84.1 mm bore, 111.1 mm stroke, 2480 cc displacement and 77 hp. In addition, from 1961 there was also the Súper 6 model with a six-cylinder engine with the same dimensions, 3707 cm³ displacement and 115 hp.

The four-door sedan was available in the versions standard , de luxe and as a taxi . The vehicles with 2626 mm wheelbase and 1338 mm track width were 4400 mm long, 1600 mm wide and 1510 mm high. The curb weight was given as 1300 kg or 1360 kg for the six-cylinder model.

Production ended on February 21, 1962. Depending on the source, 4796 or 8351 vehicles were built. Some sources state that the vehicles were marketed under the Bergantín brand. But there are also references to the brand name IKA .

Rambler (1962-1975)

Rambler Cross Country

These models were broadly in the Rambler American of American Motors Corporation . They were marketed as ramblers .

From 1962 to 1963 there were the versions Classic Custom , Classic Custom de Luxe and Ambassador 400 as four-door sedans. They had a wheelbase of 2746 mm and were 4840 mm long, 1840 mm wide and 1450 mm high. The already well-known engine with 3707 cc powered the vehicles. The four-door station wagon was called Cross Country . It had the same dimensions.

The Classic Custom 660 , Classic De Luxe 550 and Ambassador 990 models have been handed down for the period from 1963 to 1964 . With a 2840 mm wheelbase, they were 4920 mm long, 1840 mm wide and 1450 mm high. The estate car Cross Country 660 was 4800 mm long, 1880 mm wide and 1390 mm high with the same wheelbase.

From 1965 there were the Classic de Luxe , Classic Custom and Ambassador 990 models . The Classic de Luxe was discontinued in 1967 and the Classic Custom in 1971. Series production of the Ambassador 990 ended in 1972, but it was manufactured until 1975 on request. They had a wheelbase of 2946 mm and were 5077 mm long, 1892 mm wide and 1415 mm high. It was powered by a 3770 cm³ engine. The Kombi Cross Country 660 Tornado was available from 1965 to 1972 and the Kombi Cross Country 990 Ambassador from 1965 to 1968. With a 2845 mm wheelbase, they were 4902 mm long, 1892 mm long and 1455 mm high.

About 70,000 Ramblers were created.

Torino (1966-1981)

Torino TS as a limousine
Torino 380 W Cupé

The basis of the vehicles was the AMC Rambler . Pininfarina had redesigned the body.

The first versions were the 300 from 1966 and the 300 S from 1967. The four-door sedan with a 2723 mm wheelbase was 4725 mm long, 1778 mm wide and 1410 mm high. A six-cylinder engine with 2965 cm³ displacement and 117 hp propelled the vehicles. There was also the L from 1966 and the 380 from 1969 . They had the engine with 3770 cc and 132 hp. In 1970 these four versions were discontinued.

From 1970 to 1973 there were the sedans S with the small engine and TS with the large engine.

The TS was sold as a Flotillero in 1974 .

The last sedan was the SE , also known as the Grand Routier , which existed from 1974 to 1981. Here the engine with 3770 cc made 178 hp.

The first coupés were the 380 from 1966, the L also from 1966 and the 380 W from 1969. With a 2723 mm wheelbase, the vehicles were 4725 mm long, 1778 mm wide and 1410 mm high. The engine made 132 HP from 3770 cm³ displacement.

The TS from 1970 to 1973 had the same engine.

In the GS 200 from 1970 to 1973 and in the GS 200 7 bancadas from 1973 to 1976 the engine developed 205 hp.

In the TS 7 bancadas from 1973 or 1975 to 1977, the engine output was reduced to 178 hp again.

In the TSX from 1974 or 1977 to 1979 and in the ZX from 1979 to 1981, the engine developed 200 hp.

Other sources indicate that the Torino was manufactured until 1983, or on behalf of customers even until 1992. In total, almost 100,000 vehicles were built.

The brand name of these models is not clear. Called IKA , later IKA Renault , Renault and Torino .

Production numbers

Below is an overview of the production figures for individual models of the discontinued brand names.

model From To Production number source
jeep 1956 1978 38,388
Jeep pick-up 1956 1978 46,629
Jeep Carguero 1966 1969 589
Jeep Estanciera 1957 1966 65,766
Jeep Baqueano 1959 1963 13,222
Jeep utilitario 1959 1967 5,264
Jeep Gladiator 1963 1965 8,456
Jeep Gladiator Súper 1965 1967 7.167
Jeep T 80 1967 1975 10,262
Jeep T 1000 1970 1978 1.926
Emperor Carabela 1958 1961 10,282
Bergantín 1960 1962 7,998
Bergantín Súper 6 1961 1962 353
Rambler Classic Custom 1962 1963 7,604
Rambler Classic Custom 1962 1486 9,090
Rambler Ambassador 400 1962 1963 2,348
Rambler Cross Country 1962 1963 5,003
Rambler Classic Custom 660 1963 1964 9,010
Rambler Classic De Luxe 550 1963 1964 4,530
Rambler Ambassador 990 1963 1964 2,587
Rambler Cross Country 660 1963 1964 3,929
Rambler Classic De Luxe 1965 1967 6,195
Rambler Classic Custom 1965 1971 12,171
Rambler Ambassador 990 1965 1975 7.093
Torino 300 1966 1970 5,030
Torino L 1966 1970 3,340
Torino 300 S. 1967 1970 8,482
Torino S. 1970 1973 4,688
Torino TS 1970 1973 1,920
Torino SE 1973 1978 13,510
Torino Flotillero 1974 1974 27
Torino Grand Routier 1978 1981 5,537
Torino 380 Cupé 1966 1970 12.208
Torino 380 W Cupé 1966 1970 1,241
Torino TS Cupé 1970 1973 19,797
Torino TS 7 bancadas Cupé 1973 1977 12.164
Torino GS Cupé 1971 1973 369
Torino GS 7 bancadas Cupé 1973 1976 231
Torino TSX Cupé 1974 1979 6,661
Torino ZX Cupé 1979 1981 4,587

literature

  • Harald H. Linz, Halwart Schrader : The International Automobile Encyclopedia . United Soft Media Verlag, Munich 2008, ISBN 978-3-8032-9876-8 , chapter Bergantin, IKA, Kaiser Carabela, Rambler (IV) and Renault (V).
  • George Nick Georgano (Editor-in-Chief): The Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile. Volume 1: A – F. Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, Chicago 2001, ISBN 1-57958-293-1 , p. 157. (English)
  • George Nick Georgano (Editor-in-Chief): The Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile. Volume 2: G – O. Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, Chicago 2001, ISBN 1-57958-293-1 , pp. 811-812. (English)
  • George Nick Georgano (Editor-in-Chief): The Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile. Volume 3: P – Z. Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, Chicago 2001, ISBN 1-57958-293-1 , pp. 1296, 1322 and 1596-1597. (English)

Web links

Commons : Renault Argentina  - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

  1. a b c d e f Information on the history of Renault Argentina (English, accessed on August 27, 2016)
  2. a b c d e f g h i George Nick Georgano (Editor-in-Chief): The Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile. Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, Chicago 2001, ISBN 1-57958-293-1 , p. 157. (English)
  3. ^ A b c d e George Nick Georgano (Editor-in-Chief): The Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile. Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, Chicago 2001, ISBN 1-57958-293-1 , pp. 811-812. (English)
  4. a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o George Nick Georgano (Editor-in-Chief): The Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile. Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, Chicago 2001, ISBN 1-57958-293-1 , p. 1322. (English)
  5. a b Coche Argentino for the Renault Dauphine (Spanish, accessed on August 27, 2016)
  6. Coche Argentino for Renault 4 (Spanish, accessed on August 27, 2016)
  7. a b c d Coche Argentino production figures (Spanish, accessed on August 27, 2016)
  8. Coche Argentino for the Renault 6 (Spanish, accessed on August 27, 2016)
  9. Coche Argentino for the Renault 12 (Spanish, accessed on August 27, 2016)
  10. a b Coche Argentino for the Renault 18 (Spanish, accessed on August 27, 2016)
  11. Coche Argentino for the Renault Fuego (Spanish, accessed on August 27, 2016)
  12. Coche Argentino for Renault 11 (Spanish, accessed on August 27, 2016)
  13. Coche Argentino for Renault 9 (Spanish, accessed on August 27, 2016)
  14. ^ Coche Argentino for the Renault 21 (Spanish, accessed on August 27, 2016)
  15. ^ Offer from Renault Argentina in August 2016 (Spanish) ( Memento from August 20, 2016 in the Internet Archive )
  16. a b c Roger Gloor: All cars of the 70s. Motorbuch Verlag, Stuttgart 2005, ISBN 3-613-02440-3 , p. 187.
  17. a b c Coche Argentino to IKA Renault (Spanish, accessed on August 27, 2016)
  18. a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o Coche Argentino zu Jeep (Spanish, accessed August 27, 2016)
  19. a b c d e f g h Coche Argentino zu Estanciera, Baqueano and Utilitario (Spanish, accessed on August 27, 2016)
  20. a b c d e f g h i Coche Argentino zu Jeep Gladiator (Spanish, accessed on August 27, 2016)
  21. a b c Coche Argentino to IKA (Spanish, accessed on August 27, 2016)
  22. a b Harald H. Linz, Halwart Schrader : The International Automobile Encyclopedia . United Soft Media Verlag, Munich 2008, ISBN 978-3-8032-9876-8 , chapter Kaiser Carabela.
  23. Roger Gloor: Post-War Car. Hallwag, Bern 1986, ISBN 3-444-10263-1 , p. 207.
  24. a b c Coche Argentino to Emperor Carabela (Spanish) ( Memento from April 10, 2014 in the Internet Archive )
  25. a b c d e f g h Coche Argentino zu Bergantín ( Memento of the original dated December 30, 2007 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. (Spanish, accessed August 27, 2016) @1@ 2Template: Webachiv / IABot / www.cocheargentino.com.ar
  26. Harald H. Linz, Halwart Schrader : The International Automobile Encyclopedia . United Soft Media Verlag, Munich 2008, ISBN 978-3-8032-9876-8 , chapter Bergantin.
  27. a b c d Harald H. Linz, Halwart Schrader : The International Automobile Encyclopedia . United Soft Media Verlag, Munich 2008, ISBN 978-3-8032-9876-8 , chapter IKA.
  28. Roger Gloor: Post-War Car. Hallwag, Bern 1986, ISBN 3-444-10263-1 , p. 382.
  29. ^ A b Roger Gloor: Passenger cars of the 60s. Hallwag, Bern 1990, ISBN 3-444-10307-7 , p. 199.
  30. Harald H. Linz, Halwart Schrader : The International Automobile Encyclopedia . United Soft Media Verlag, Munich 2008, ISBN 978-3-8032-9876-8 , chapter Rambler (IV).
  31. George Nick Georgano (Editor-in-Chief): The Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile. Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, Chicago 2001, ISBN 1-57958-293-1 , p. 1296. (English)
  32. a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q Coche Argentino zu Rambler (Spanish, accessed August 27, 2016)
  33. a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y Coche Argentino zu Torino (Spanish, accessed August 27, 2016)
  34. ^ A b George Nick Georgano (Editor-in-Chief): The Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile. Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, Chicago 2001, ISBN 1-57958-293-1 , pp. 1596-1597. (English)
  35. Roger Gloor: All Cars of the 80s. Motorbuch Verlag, Stuttgart 2012, ISBN 978-3-613-03144-9 , p. 451.
  36. ^ Coche Argentino to Renault (Spanish, accessed August 27, 2016)