The Nova is a car with an impressive drag coefficient of 0.39, indicating its aerodynamic design and potential for improved fuel efficiency and reduced wind noise.
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Drag Coefficient Cd
0.39
Body & Dimensions
The Nova is a compact sedan with a length of 3955 mm, width of 1541 mm, and height of 1358 mm. It has a wheelbase of 2341 mm and a minimum turning circle of 9.4 meters. It is a 5-seater sedan with 2-4 doors.
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Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
2-4
Length
3955 mm 155.71 in.
Width
1541 mm 60.67 in.
Height
1358 mm 53.46 in.
Wheelbase
2341 mm 92.17 in.
Min Turning Circle
9.4 m 30.84 ft.
Fuel Consumption
The Nova is a petrol-powered car that offers an urban fuel consumption of 8.3 liters per 100 kilometers, equivalent to 28.34 US mpg or 34.03 UK mpg.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
8.3 l/100 km 28.34 US mpg 34.03 UK mpg 12.05 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Nova is a front-wheel drive car powered by a 1.3L inline-4 engine, producing 60 Hp and 92 Nm of torque. It has a 5-speed manual transmission and a carburettor fuel injection system. The engine has a compression ratio of 8.2 and a bore and stroke of 75mm and 73.4mm respectively.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
60 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power Per Litre
46.3 Hp/l
Torque
92 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 67.86 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model Code
13NB
Engine Displacement
1297 cm3 79.15 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
75 mm 2.95 in.
Piston Stroke
73.4 mm 2.89 in.
Compression Ratio
8.2
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Carburettor
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine Oil Capacity
3 l 3.17 US qt | 2.64 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
10W-40 / ACEA A2, ACEA A3
Coolant
6.1 l 6.45 US qt | 5.37 UK qt
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel
Front wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox
5 gears, manual transmission
Brakes
The Nova is a reliable car with a mix of traditional and modern features. It has ventilated discs in the front and drum brakes in the rear, making it suitable for daily driving. The steering is precise and responsive thanks to the steering rack and pinion system.
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Front Brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear Brakes
Drum
Steering Type
Steering rack and pinion
Weight & Capacity
The Nova boasts a lightweight and powerful engine, resulting in an impressive weight-to-power ratio. Its torque output is also commendable, making it suitable for city driving and highway performance.
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Weight To Power Ratio
12.5 kg/Hp, 80 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
8.2 kg/Nm, 122.7 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
750-770 kg 1653.47 - 1697.56 lbs.
Max Weight
1215-1230 kg 2678.62 - 2711.69 lbs.
Max Load
460-465 kg 1014.13 - 1025.15 lbs.
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 l 11.1 US gal | 9.24 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Vauxhall - Nova
The Nova is a 5-seater sedan.
The length of the Nova is 3955 mm or 155.71 inches.
The minimum turning circle of the Nova is 9.4 meters or 30.84 feet.
0.39
Aerodynamic design and potential for improved fuel efficiency and reduced wind noise.
Nova
Petrol (Gasoline)
8.3 liters per 100 kilometers
28.34 US mpg
The engine displacement of the Nova is 1297 cm3 or 79.15 cu. in.
The Nova has a carburettor fuel injection system.
The Nova has a 5-speed manual transmission.
The Nova has ventilated discs in the front and drum brakes in the rear.
The Nova has a steering rack and pinion system.
Yes, the brakes are suitable for daily driving.
The Nova provides good fuel efficiency.
The Nova is equipped with advanced safety features.
