page_title: Industrias Aeronáuticas y Mecánicas del Estado
section_title: Puma
hierarchical_section_title: Industrias Aeronáuticas y Mecánicas del Estado / History / Models produced / Puma
caption_attribution_description: Moto Puma. Cuarta Serie
context_page_description: Industrias Aeronáuticas y Mecánicas del Estado was a State-owned entity and autarchic conglomerate of factories of Argentina created in 1951 to promote the manufacture of aircraft and automobiles.
  The company was established to manufacture automobiles in the country, taking advantage of the advances of Aerotechnical Institute of Córdoba Province. At its peak, IAME manufactured airplanes, tractors, motorcycles, motorboats, and weapons. In 1956 it was renamed "Dirección Nacional de Fabricación e Investigación Aeronáutica".
  In 1967, it was established that DINFIA focused on aeronautics and aerospace, while the automotive division would be taken over by another company created with that purpose, "Industrias Mecánicas del Estado".
context_section_description: Manufactured in the plant of Córdoba, devolopment of this motorcycle started in June 1952, with the purpose of manufacturing a simple and effective vehicle. In May 1953 the factory is established near Villa Carlos Paz in Córdoba Province, with the first prototype being launched months later, inspired on a German Göricke model that had been given to Perón as a gift. The Puma was equiped with a Sachs engine and kick pedal. Due to its low price and good performance, the motorcycle was well received, encouraging IAME to produce more models. 
  The second series was launched in 1956, with 56,928 units sold. The fourth series (no "third" series were released) came in 1959, with changes in its design. That series (consisting of two different models) sold 36,755 units, while the fifth (and last) generation was launched in 1963, with 1,936 motorcycles sold. The Puma had a total of five series, with the last two being the most popular among users. In general, the Puma was mostly used by low and mid classes, being regarded as a reliable product at an affordable prize. In 1966 the factory was closed, so the production ceased. At the time of the closure, IAME had sold a total of 105,675 Puma motorcycles.
caption: Puma forth series
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