Chevrolet Nova 1968–1972
3 generation (X-body)General information
Number of doors2
Car classD
Steering wheel positionLeft
CountryUSA
At a glance
Engine6489 cm3 Gasoline
Power375 hp
GearboxManual
Origin
United States
United StatesTrim
2.5 AT (91 PS)2.5 MT (90 hp)2.5 MT (91 PS)2.5 Powerglide (90 hp)3.8 AT (142 hp)3.8 MT (140 hp)3.8 MT (142 hp)3.8 Powerglide (140 hp)4.1 AT (101 PS)4.1 AT (112 hp)4.1 AT (157 hp)4.1 MT (101 PS)4.1 MT (112 hp)4.1 MT (155 hp)4.1 MT (157 hp)4.1 Powerglide (155 hp)5.0 3MT (200 hp)5.0 4MT (200 hp)5.0 AT (117 PS)5.0 AT (132 PS)5.0 AT (203 PS)5.0 AT (279 PS)5.0 MT (117 PS)5.0 MT (132 PS)5.0 MT (203 PS)5.0 MT (279 PS)5.0 Powerglide (200 hp)5.4 3MT (275 hp)5.4 4MT (275 hp)5.4 Powerglide (275 hp)5.7 3MT (295 hp)5.7 4MT (295 hp)5.7 AT (147 PS)5.7 AT (167 PS)5.7 AT (177 PS)5.7 AT (203 PS)5.7 MT (147 PS)5.7 MT (167 PS)5.7 MT (177 PS)5.7 MT (203 PS)5.7 MT HD (295 hp)5.7 Powerglide (295 hp)6.5 AT (375 hp)6.5 MT (375 hp)
Specifications
Engine
Cylinder bore103.99 mm
Compression ratio11
Valves per cylinder2
Max power (kW)280 kW
Turnover of maximum torque3600 RPM
Engine power375 hp
Engine power381 PS
Max power at RPM5600 RPM
Maximum torque563 N*m
Capacity6489 cm3
Number of cylinders8
Stroke cycle95.5 mm
Injection typecarburetor
Engine placementFront, longitudinal
Engine typeGasoline
Engine codeGM BIG-BLOCK 396
Engine modelGM Chevrolet V-8 396
Boost typenone
Timing beltOHV
Cylinder layoutV-type
Bodywork
Height1336 mm
Clearance147 mm
Back track width1496 mm
Front track width1499 mm
Curb weight1530 kg
Width1839 mm
Wheelbase2819 mm
Length4811 mm
Number of seater5
Body typeCoupe
Gearbox and handling
Number of gear4
Gearbox typeManual
Drive wheelsRear wheel drive
Operating characteristics
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km20.3 l
Max speed205 km/h
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km22.5 l
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km25.6 l
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)5.8 s
Fuel tank capacity68 l
Suspension and brakes
Back suspensionDependent, spring
Front brakesdrum
Rear brakesdrum
Front suspensionIndependent, spring
Grades & features
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