The Bergantín's body wasn't designed in Argentina at all — Alfa Romeo sold IKA the actual molds from its discontinued 1900 sedan to build it.
Lead trim: Bergantín 2.48 L Willys four-cylinder · up to 115 hp
IKA BergantínBergantín · 1960–1962
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FactThe Bergantín's body wasn't designed in Argentina at all — Alfa Romeo sold IKA the actual molds from its discontinued 1900 sedan to build it.
The IKA Bergantín, "the first locally conceived, designed, and engineered car" per the page, began production 10 March 1960 in Córdoba, Argentina, using body molds Alfa Romeo sold IKA for its discontinued Alfa Romeo 1900 sedan. Local content included a Willys 2,480 cc four-cylinder engine and Jeep rear suspension/drum brakes, on a 103.3 in (2,624 mm) wheelbase, 173 in (4,394 mm) overall length. From 31 May 1961 a 115 hp Continental six-cylinder (shared with the Estanciera/Carabela) was also offered, though only 353 were built with it. Production ended 21 February 1962 with nearly 5,000 sold across Standard, Deluxe and Taxi versions.
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Trims & Figures
2 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bergantín 2.48 L Willys four-cylinder | 1960–1962 | 2.5 L Inline-4 | 76 hp | — | — | — | — | — |
| Bergantín Continental six-cylinder (115 hp) | 1961–1962 | Inline-6 | 115 hp | — | — | — | — | — |
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