As Abarth did in Italy, the goal of IAVA was to provide the Argentine industry with a higher performance version of the Argentinian Fiat 128. The philosophy was to use the platform of the 128, but change the engine to a transversely mounted 1100 cubic centimeter four cylinder. With this new engine IAVA offered, in addition to the increase in power, more comfort, and even aerodynamic accessories for the 128.[1]
IAVA was established in 1971 after an initiative of Carlos Marsengo, then Director of Fiat Concord, the Argentine subsidiary of Fiat S.p.A. It was believed that Marsengo had been given approval to establish a performance vehicles division from Italy.[1]
The first models were assembled in the Fiat plant in Caseros, Buenos Aires, but short after production moved to Martínez, on Fondo de la Legua avenue.[2] The first president of IAVA was Gerónimo Grossi, and Marcelo Zunnino was appointed as Director.[1]
Humorist Luis Landriscina posing with his Fiat 128 IAVA competition car
IAVA's most emblematic model was Fiat 128, which performance cars competed in Rallying and Turismo Carretera with successful results.[1] The IAVA "128 TV" ("Turismo Veloz") was launched in March 1972, with near 500 units built in the first year. This model had a top speed of 170 km/h at 7,000 rpm.[3]
IAVA also made version of the Fiat 147 which was named Sorpasso. They also made versions of the Fiat 133 called IAVA and Fiat 133 Top respectively. Later, IAVA created a buggy called Kikito Buggy but produced less than 25 units, along with 2 berlinetta-type prototypes. It also made a motor for boats based on an SSB structure and a prototype for the firm Mara.[4] Other Fiat models modified by IAVA were the 600, 125, and Duna.
In 1985, Sevel Argentina (which produced Fiat and Peugeot brands in the country since 1980),[5][6] determined that the subsidiaries should be closed, causing the end of IAVA.[1]
ProductionEdit
Two IAVA models, Fiat 147 Sorpasso (left), and Fiat 128 in racing competition (right)
^SEVEL: la unión entre Fiat y Peugeot que nunca desapareció on Motorweb, 20 Dec 2019
^"Coche Argentino - Fiat 133" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2018-02-24.
^"Coche Argentino - Fiat 147" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2018-02-24.
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Club IAVA
October 19, 2023
industria, argentina, vehículos, avanzada, industria, argentina, vehículos, avanzada, abbrevriated, iava, automotive, company, created, 1971, owners, argentine, fiat, dealerships, headquartered, martínez, buenos, aires, iava, first, manufacturer, performance, . Industria Argentina de Vehiculos de Avanzada abbrevriated IAVA was an automotive company created in 1971 by 16 owners of Argentine Fiat dealerships 1 Headquartered in Martinez Buenos Aires IAVA was the first manufacturer of performance vehicles in Argentina 1 being a subsidiary of Fiat Concord and then Sevel Argentina until it was closed in 1985 IAVAIndustryAutomotiveFounded1971FounderFiat Argentina dealersDefunct1985 38 years ago 1985 FateFiled for bankruptcyHeadquartersMartinez Buenos Aires ArgentinaArea servedArgentinaProductsPerformance carsBrandsFiatParentFiat Concord 1971 80 Sevel Argentina 1980 85 As Abarth did in Italy the goal of IAVA was to provide the Argentine industry with a higher performance version of the Argentinian Fiat 128 The philosophy was to use the platform of the 128 but change the engine to a transversely mounted 1100 cubic centimeter four cylinder With this new engine IAVA offered in addition to the increase in power more comfort and even aerodynamic accessories for the 128 1 Contents 1 History 2 Production 3 Famous owners 4 References 5 External linksHistory EditIAVA was established in 1971 after an initiative of Carlos Marsengo then Director of Fiat Concord the Argentine subsidiary of Fiat S p A It was believed that Marsengo had been given approval to establish a performance vehicles division from Italy 1 The first models were assembled in the Fiat plant in Caseros Buenos Aires but short after production moved to Martinez on Fondo de la Legua avenue 2 The first president of IAVA was Geronimo Grossi and Marcelo Zunnino was appointed as Director 1 nbsp Humorist Luis Landriscina posing with his Fiat 128 IAVA competition carIAVA s most emblematic model was Fiat 128 which performance cars competed in Rallying and Turismo Carretera with successful results 1 The IAVA 128 TV Turismo Veloz was launched in March 1972 with near 500 units built in the first year This model had a top speed of 170 km h at 7 000 rpm 3 IAVA also made version of the Fiat 147 which was named Sorpasso They also made versions of the Fiat 133 called IAVA and Fiat 133 Top respectively Later IAVA created a buggy called Kikito Buggy but produced less than 25 units along with 2 berlinetta type prototypes It also made a motor for boats based on an SSB structure and a prototype for the firm Mara 4 Other Fiat models modified by IAVA were the 600 125 and Duna In 1985 Sevel Argentina which produced Fiat and Peugeot brands in the country since 1980 5 6 determined that the subsidiaries should be closed causing the end of IAVA 1 Production Edit nbsp nbsp Two IAVA models Fiat 147 Sorpasso left and Fiat 128 in racing competition right 1971 73 Fiat 128 IAVA 1100 71 HP 1974 77 Fiat 128 IAVA 1300 88 HP 1977 78 Fiat 128 Europa IAVA 1100 88 100 1977 78 Fiat 128 Europa IAVA 1300 100 HP 1978 82 Fiat 128 IAVA TV 1300 88 amp 102 HP 1979 82 Fiat 133T IAVA 900 54 HP 7 1982 83 Fiat 147 Sorpasso IAVA 1300 90 HP 8 1983 84 Fiat 147 TR5 IAVA 1300 90 HP Famous owners EditSome famous personalities of Argentina that owned Fiat IAVA automobiles were Sandro Daniel Scioli Ramon Diaz Carlos Monzon Marcelo Tinelli Hugo Gatti and Guillermo Coppola Humorist Luis Landriscina not only owned a 128 but he drove his car in a 1974 rally 1 References Edit a b c d e f g h IAVA Primera fabrica de autos deportivos y oficial de Argentina by Marcelo Mercado on Carburando 19 Mar 2020 IAVA Buenos Aires festejo los 50 anos de la marca on Autos y Clubes 9 Dec 2021 Asi probabamos el Fiat 128 IAVA TV by German Sopena on Parabrisas March 1972 IAVA Fiat 128 del Sur Fiat 128 del Sur in European Spanish Retrieved 2018 07 23 World Cars 1984 Pelham NY L Editrice dell Automobile LEA Herald Books 1984 p 408 ISBN 0 910714 16 9 SEVEL la union entre Fiat y Peugeot que nunca desaparecio on Motorweb 20 Dec 2019 Coche Argentino Fiat 133 in Spanish Retrieved 2018 02 24 Coche Argentino Fiat 147 in Spanish Retrieved 2018 02 24 External links EditClub IAVA Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Industria Argentina Vehiculos de Avanzada amp oldid 1105363457, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
