The IAVA Mara story
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| The 1971 IAVA Mara |
The beginning of the 1970s would mark a milestone in the history of sportscars in Argentina, the Argentine Advanced Vehicles Industry (I.A.V.A.), was a company created by the Fiat dealer group in Argentina. Established in the town of MartÃnez, within the Province of Buenos Aires, It was founded by the engineer Juan Carlos Fisanotti who was the technical manager.
The Mara was the first development of the IAVA Engineering. The idea was presented in August 1971 by engineers Juan Carlos Fisanotti and Mr. Miguel Angel Galuzzi. It was a concept car designed to use the mechanicals of the Fiat 128 1100cc, but the car would be completely different.
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| The 1971 IAVA Mara in profile |
The engine and the transmission were mounted mid-rear and the bodywork was done in Fiberglass with an exterior design influenced by the work of Bertone and Italdesign. Stylign cues of the Maserati Boomerang are readily apparent.
The engine of the 128 was enlarged to 1200 cc for this prototype and the goal was a top speed of 130mph, its construction or practical phase began in November 1971.
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| The 1971 IAVA Mara (FIAT IAVA Association of San Juan, Argentina) |
It was a design study, which they planned to take to several European exhibitions to gauge public reaction to the prototype. IAVA had the ambition to sell it in Argentina as well as export markets.
Alas, it was not to be. A single example of the car was built and developed util the mid 1970's. It appeared publicly in a number of redesigned guises but eventually the company moved on to other ventures, selling a very successful line of tuning accessories for FIAT's in the Argentine market.
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| The 1971 IAVA Mara |
IAVA Mara Specifications
Year of Manufacture: 1972
Origin: Argentina
Bodywork: Fiberglass
Doors: 2
Motor: Fiat 4 cyl. 128 A 038
Cycle: 4 strokes, SOHC
Engine location: Longitudinal rear
Displacement: 1,290
Number of Cylinders: 4
Diameter x Stroke (mm): 86 x 55.5
Compression Ratio: 8.9:1
Redline (r.p.m): 6.250
Traction: Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel System: Carburetor Weber 32 ICEV/Solex C32
Transmission: 4-Speed
Brakes (Front / Rear): disc
Steering: Rack and pinion
Suspension: Independent, swing arms
Year of Manufacture: 1972
Origin: Argentina
Bodywork: Fiberglass
Doors: 2
Motor: Fiat 4 cyl. 128 A 038
Cycle: 4 strokes, SOHC
Engine location: Longitudinal rear
Displacement: 1,290
Number of Cylinders: 4
Diameter x Stroke (mm): 86 x 55.5
Compression Ratio: 8.9:1
Redline (r.p.m): 6.250
Traction: Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel System: Carburetor Weber 32 ICEV/Solex C32
Transmission: 4-Speed
Brakes (Front / Rear): disc
Steering: Rack and pinion
Suspension: Independent, swing arms
Sources:
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| The 1971 IAVA Mara (FIAT IAVA Association of San Juan, Argentina) |
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| The 1971 IAVA Mara (FIAT IAVA Association of San Juan, Argentina) |
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| The 1971 IAVA Mara |
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| The 1971 IAVA Mara - road testing |
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| The 1971 IAVA Mara (FIAT IAVA Association of San Juan, Argentina) |
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| The 1971 IAVA Mara (FIAT IAVA Association of San Juan, Argentina) |
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| The 1971 IAVA Mara under restoration (FIAT IAVA Association of San Juan, Argentina) |
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| The 1971 IAVA Mara under restoration (FIAT IAVA Association of San Juan, Argentina) |
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| The 1971 IAVA Mara under restoration (FIAT IAVA Association of San Juan, Argentina) |
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| The 1971 IAVA Mara (FIAT IAVA Association of San Juan, Argentina) |
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| The 1971 IAVA Mara body buck under construction (FIAT IAVA Association of San Juan, Argentina) |
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