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Vauxhall Nova Nova

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8 versions · 6 Gasoline · 2 Diesel fuel

Engine Fuel Power Production
1.0 (45 KM) Selected Gasoline 45 KM 1983–1987
1.2 N (45 KM) Selected Gasoline 45 KM 1985–1987
1.2 S (55 KM) Selected Gasoline 55 KM 1983–1987
1.3i (60 KM) Selected Gasoline 60 KM 1985–1987
1.3 S (70 KM) Selected Gasoline 70 KM 1983–1987
1.4 S (72 KM) Selected Gasoline 72 KM 1990–1993
1.5 D (50 KM) Selected Diesel fuel 50 KM 1987–1989
1.5 TD (67 KM) Selected Diesel fuel 67 KM 1990–1993

Selected engine version

1.0 (45 KM)

Gasoline · 1983–1987

Engine power
45KM
Torque
68Nm
Engine displacement
993cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
20s
Maximum speed
140km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Vauxhall
Model
Nova
Version
Nova
Engine
1.0 (45 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2-4
Start of production
1983
End of production
1987
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
140 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
20 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
7.6 l/100 km

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Engine

Engine model / code
10S
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
993 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
72 mm
Piston stroke
61 mm
Compression ratio
9.2
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
2.75 l
Coolant capacity
5.5 l
Power
45 KM @ 5400 obr./min
Torque
68 Nm @ 2600 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
42 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.38
Curb weight
739-750 kg
Gross weight
1215 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
400 kg
Trailer load without brakes
365 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
3955 mm
Width
1541 mm
Height
1358 mm
Wheelbase
2341 mm
Turning circle
9.4 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.2 N (45 KM)

Gasoline · 1985–1987

Engine power
45KM
Torque
90Nm
Engine displacement
1,196cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
16s
Maximum speed
152km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Vauxhall
Model
Nova
Version
Nova
Engine
1.2 N (45 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2-4
Start of production
1985
End of production
1987
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
152 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
16 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
8.3 l/100 km

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Engine

Engine model / code
12NC, E12GV
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1196 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
77.8 mm
Piston stroke
62.9 mm
Compression ratio
9.2
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
3 l
Coolant capacity
6.1 l
Power
45 KM @ 5400 obr./min
Torque
90 Nm @ 2200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
42 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.39
Curb weight
739-750 kg
Gross weight
1215 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
3955 mm
Width
1541 mm
Height
1358 mm
Wheelbase
2341 mm
Turning circle
9.4 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.2 S (55 KM)

Gasoline · 1983–1987

Engine power
55KM
Torque
78Nm
Engine displacement
1,196cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
16s
Maximum speed
152km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Vauxhall
Model
Nova
Version
Nova
Engine
1.2 S (55 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2-4
Start of production
1983
End of production
1987
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
152 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
16 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
8.3 l/100 km

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Engine

Engine model / code
12ST, S12ST
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1196 cm³
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
79 mm
Piston stroke
61 mm
Compression ratio
7.8
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
3 l
Coolant capacity
6.1 l
Power
55 KM @ 5000 obr./min
Torque
78 Nm @ 3600 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
42 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.39
Curb weight
739-750 kg
Gross weight
1215-1230 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
3955 mm
Width
1541 mm
Height
1358 mm
Wheelbase
2341 mm
Turning circle
9.4 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.3i (60 KM)

Gasoline · 1985–1987

Engine power
60KM
Torque
92Nm
Engine displacement
1,297cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Vauxhall
Model
Nova
Version
Nova
Engine
1.3i (60 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2-4
Start of production
1985
End of production
1987
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
8.3 l/100 km

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Engine

Engine model / code
13NB
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1297 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
75 mm
Piston stroke
73.4 mm
Compression ratio
8.2
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
3 l
Coolant capacity
6.1 l
Power
60 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
92 Nm @ 3500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
42 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.39
Curb weight
750-770 kg
Gross weight
1215-1230 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
3955 mm
Width
1541 mm
Height
1358 mm
Wheelbase
2341 mm
Turning circle
9.4 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.3 S (70 KM)

Gasoline · 1983–1987

Engine power
70KM
Torque
101Nm
Engine displacement
1,297cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12.5s
Maximum speed
166km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Vauxhall
Model
Nova
Version
Nova
Engine
1.3 S (70 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2-4
Start of production
1983
End of production
1987
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
166 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12.5 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
9.3 l/100 km

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Engine

Engine model / code
13SB
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1297 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
75 mm
Piston stroke
73.4 mm
Compression ratio
9.2
Engine oil capacity
3 l
Coolant capacity
6.1 l
Power
70 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
101 Nm @ 3800 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
42 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.39
Curb weight
750-770 kg
Gross weight
1215-1230 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
3955 mm
Width
1541 mm
Height
1358 mm
Wheelbase
2341 mm
Turning circle
9.4 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.4 S (72 KM)

Gasoline · 1990–1993

Engine power
72KM
Engine displacement
1,389cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Vauxhall
Model
Nova
Version
Nova
Engine
1.4 S (72 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2-4
Start of production
1990
End of production
1993
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
14NV
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1389 cm³
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine oil capacity
3 l
Power
72 KM

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Volume and weight

Fuel tank
42 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.39
Curb weight
kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
3955 mm
Width
1541 mm
Height
1358 mm
Wheelbase
2341 mm
Turning circle
9.4 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.5 D (50 KM)

Diesel fuel · 1987–1989

Engine power
50KM
Torque
90Nm
Engine displacement
1,487cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
19.5s
Maximum speed
150km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Vauxhall
Model
Nova
Version
Nova
Engine
1.5 D (50 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2-4
Start of production
1987
End of production
1989
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
150 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
19.5 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
6 l/100 km

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Engine

Engine model / code
15D, 4EC1
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1487 cm³
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
76 mm
Piston stroke
82 mm
Compression ratio
23
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
3.75 l
Coolant capacity
6.4 l
Power
50 KM @ 4800 obr./min
Torque
90 Nm @ 2400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
42 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.39
Curb weight
880 kg
Gross weight
1375 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
3955 mm
Width
1541 mm
Height
1358 mm
Wheelbase
2341 mm
Turning circle
9.4 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Tire size
165/65 R14
Rim size
5J x 14
ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.5 TD (67 KM)

Diesel fuel · 1990–1993

Engine power
67KM
Torque
132Nm
Engine displacement
1,488cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
14s
Maximum speed
165km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Vauxhall
Model
Nova
Version
Nova
Engine
1.5 TD (67 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2-4
Start of production
1990
End of production
1993
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
165 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
14 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
6 l/100 km

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Engine

Engine model / code
15TD, T4EC1
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1488 cm³
Engine type
Turbocharger
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
76 mm
Piston stroke
82 mm
Compression ratio
22
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
3.75 l
Coolant capacity
6.4 l
Power
67 KM @ 4600 obr./min
Torque
132 Nm @ 2600 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
42 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.39
Curb weight
930 kg
Gross weight
1410 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
3955 mm
Width
1541 mm
Height
1358 mm
Wheelbase
2341 mm
Turning circle
9.4 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Tire size
165/70 R13
Rim size
13
ABS
no