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Chevrolet Nova Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1974–1979) — Fourth Generation

The fourth-generation Chevrolet Nova is a compact available as a Coupe, Sedan, or Hatchback 3-door. You pick the body for two-door style, four-door practicality, or hatch cargo space, with gasoline rear-drive running through the generation.

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Chevrolet Nova Engines and Transmissions

Chevrolet Nova engine choices here span a 2.5-liter gasoline automatic and 3.8-liter or 5.0-liter manuals. The Coupe examples send power to the rear wheels and show how the powertrain mix works, not every version. An automatic eases commuting; a manual drivetrain gives you more say in the gears.

Coupe — Chevrolet Nova Engines and Transmissions

Coupe Chevrolet Nova Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
3.8 MT	Gasoline	3768 cm³	142 hp	104 kW	298 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
5.0 MT	Gasoline	4998 cm³	145 hp	106 kW	Not provided	Manual	RWD
5.7 MT	Gasoline	5733 cm³	177 hp	130 kW	343 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.5 MT	Gasoline	2512 cm³	91 hp	66 kW	206 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.5 AT	Gasoline	2512 cm³	91 hp	66 kW	206 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
3.8AT	Gasoline	3768 cm³	142 hp	104 kW	298 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
4.1 AT	Gasoline	4093 cm³	112 hp	82 kW	251 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
5.0 AT	Gasoline	4998 cm³	145 hp	106 kW	Not provided	Automatic	RWD
5.7 AT	Gasoline	5733 cm³	177 hp	130 kW	343 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
4.1 MT	Gasoline	4093 cm³	112 hp	82 kW	251 N⋅m	Manual	RWD

Sedan — Chevrolet Nova Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Chevrolet Nova Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
3.8 MT	Gasoline	3768 cm³	142 hp	104 kW	298 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
5.0 MT	Gasoline	4998 cm³	145 hp	106 kW	Not provided	Manual	RWD
5.7 MT	Gasoline	5733 cm³	177 hp	130 kW	343 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.5 MT	Gasoline	2512 cm³	91 hp	66 kW	206 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.5 AT	Gasoline	2512 cm³	91 hp	66 kW	206 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
3.8AT	Gasoline	3768 cm³	142 hp	104 kW	298 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
4.1 AT	Gasoline	4093 cm³	112 hp	82 kW	251 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
5.0 AT	Gasoline	4998 cm³	145 hp	106 kW	Not provided	Automatic	RWD
5.7 AT	Gasoline	5733 cm³	177 hp	130 kW	343 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
4.1 MT	Gasoline	4093 cm³	112 hp	82 kW	251 N⋅m	Manual	RWD

Hatchback 3-door — Chevrolet Nova Engines and Transmissions

Hatchback 3-door Chevrolet Nova Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
3.8 MT	Gasoline	3768 cm³	142 hp	104 kW	298 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
5.0 MT	Gasoline	4998 cm³	145 hp	106 kW	Not provided	Manual	RWD
5.7 MT	Gasoline	5733 cm³	177 hp	130 kW	343 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.5 MT	Gasoline	2512 cm³	91 hp	66 kW	206 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.5 AT	Gasoline	2512 cm³	91 hp	66 kW	206 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
3.8AT	Gasoline	3768 cm³	142 hp	104 kW	298 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
4.1 AT	Gasoline	4093 cm³	112 hp	82 kW	251 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
5.0 AT	Gasoline	4998 cm³	145 hp	106 kW	Not provided	Automatic	RWD
5.7 AT	Gasoline	5733 cm³	177 hp	130 kW	343 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
4.1 MT	Gasoline	4093 cm³	112 hp	82 kW	251 N⋅m	Manual	RWD

Chevrolet Nova Dimensions

Coupe — Chevrolet Nova Dimensions

Coupe Chevrolet Nova Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Ground clearance, minimum
3.8 MT	4996 mm	1834 mm	1361 mm	2820 mm	147 mm
5.0 MT	4996 mm	1834 mm	1361 mm	2820 mm	147 mm
5.7 MT	4996 mm	1834 mm	1361 mm	2820 mm	147 mm
2.5 MT	4996 mm	1834 mm	1361 mm	2820 mm	147 mm
2.5 AT	4996 mm	1834 mm	1361 mm	2820 mm	147 mm
3.8AT	4996 mm	1834 mm	1361 mm	2820 mm	147 mm
4.1 AT	4996 mm	1834 mm	1361 mm	2820 mm	147 mm
5.0 AT	4996 mm	1834 mm	1361 mm	2820 mm	147 mm
5.7 AT	4996 mm	1834 mm	1361 mm	2820 mm	147 mm
4.1 MT	4996 mm	1834 mm	1361 mm	2820 mm	147 mm

Sedan — Chevrolet Nova Dimensions

Sedan Chevrolet Nova Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Ground clearance, minimum
3.8 MT	4996 mm	1834 mm	1361 mm	2820 mm	147 mm
5.0 MT	4996 mm	1834 mm	1361 mm	2820 mm	147 mm
5.7 MT	4996 mm	1834 mm	1361 mm	2820 mm	147 mm
2.5 MT	4996 mm	1834 mm	1361 mm	2820 mm	147 mm
2.5 AT	4996 mm	1834 mm	1361 mm	2820 mm	147 mm
3.8AT	4996 mm	1834 mm	1361 mm	2820 mm	147 mm
4.1 AT	4996 mm	1834 mm	1361 mm	2820 mm	147 mm
5.0 AT	4996 mm	1834 mm	1361 mm	2820 mm	147 mm
5.7 AT	4996 mm	1834 mm	1361 mm	2820 mm	147 mm
4.1 MT	4996 mm	1834 mm	1361 mm	2820 mm	147 mm

Hatchback 3-door — Chevrolet Nova Dimensions

Hatchback 3-door Chevrolet Nova Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Ground clearance, minimum
3.8 MT	4996 mm	1834 mm	1361 mm	2820 mm	147 mm
5.0 MT	4996 mm	1834 mm	1361 mm	2820 mm	147 mm
5.7 MT	4996 mm	1834 mm	1361 mm	2820 mm	147 mm
2.5 MT	4996 mm	1834 mm	1361 mm	2820 mm	147 mm
2.5 AT	4996 mm	1834 mm	1361 mm	2820 mm	147 mm
3.8AT	4996 mm	1834 mm	1361 mm	2820 mm	147 mm
4.1 AT	4996 mm	1834 mm	1361 mm	2820 mm	147 mm
5.0 AT	4996 mm	1834 mm	1361 mm	2820 mm	147 mm
5.7 AT	4996 mm	1834 mm	1361 mm	2820 mm	147 mm
4.1 MT	4996 mm	1834 mm	1361 mm	2820 mm	147 mm