Generation 1

Chevrolet Nova Coupe

09.1961 - 10.1965 · United States

Go to specifications ↓

Choose your specification

Generation 1

Compare the engine, transmission and drive layout. Open a version name for detailed specifications and equipment.

View specifications ↓

About this generation

Choosing a Chevrolet Nova

Chevrolet Nova, Generation 1, USA market. This overview covers 34 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (09.1961 - 10.1965). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

Compare the engine, transmission and drive layout within a single trim. Ranges below combine the populated records of different versions; they do not replace the specifications of the selected car.

Overview based on recorded specifications: 34 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats: 5–6
Engine codes: Chevrolet Hi-Thrift 194, Chevrolet Turbo-Fire 283, Chevrolet Turbo-Fire 327, Chevrolet Turbo-Thrift 230
Engine displacement, cc: 3185–5354
Drive layout: Rear-wheel drive
Transmission: Automatic 2, Manual 3, Manual 4
Wheelbase, mm: 2794
Ground clearance, mm: 132–152
Fuel: Petrol

Specifications and technical details

34 versions

Engine, transmission and drive Specification name

3.8 L, 140 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

Chevrolet Turbo-Thrift 230 · МКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
3.8 MT Chevy II Nova SportTop grade	10.1964 - 10.1965
3.8 MT Chevy II Nova SS SportTop grade	10.1964 - 10.1965

5.4 L, 250 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

Chevrolet Turbo-Fire 327 · МКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
5.4 MT3 Chevy II Nova SportTop grade	10.1964 - 10.1965
5.4 MT3 Chevy II Nova SS SportTop grade	10.1964 - 10.1965

5.4 L, 250 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

Chevrolet Turbo-Fire 327 · МКПП 4 · Rear-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
5.4 MT4 Chevy II Nova SportTop grade	10.1964 - 10.1965
5.4 MT4 Chevy II Nova SS SportTop grade	10.1964 - 10.1965

5.4 L, 300 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

Chevrolet Turbo-Fire 327 · МКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
5.4 MT3 Chevy II Nova SportTop grade	10.1964 - 10.1965
5.4 MT3 Chevy II Nova SS SportTop grade	10.1964 - 10.1965

5.4 L, 300 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

Chevrolet Turbo-Fire 327 · МКПП 4 · Rear-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
5.4 MT4 Chevy II Nova SportTop grade	10.1964 - 10.1965
5.4 MT4 Chevy II Nova SS SportTop grade	10.1964 - 10.1965

3.8 L, 140 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

Chevrolet Turbo-Thrift 230 · АКПП 2 · Rear-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
3.8 AT Chevy II Nova SportTop grade	10.1964 - 10.1965
3.8 AT Chevy II Nova SS SportTop grade	10.1964 - 10.1965

5.4 L, 250 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

Chevrolet Turbo-Fire 327 · АКПП 2 · Rear-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
5.4 AT Chevy II Nova SportTop grade	10.1964 - 10.1965
5.4 AT Chevy II Nova SS SportTop grade	10.1964 - 10.1965

5.4 L, 300 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

Chevrolet Turbo-Fire 327 · АКПП 2 · Rear-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
5.4 AT Chevy II Nova SportTop grade	10.1964 - 10.1965
5.4 AT Chevy II Nova SS SportTop grade	10.1964 - 10.1965

3.2 L, 120 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

Chevrolet Hi-Thrift 194 · МКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
3.2 MT Chevy II Nova SportTop grade	11.1963 - 10.1965
3.2 MT Chevy II Nova SportTop grade	09.1961 - 10.1963
3.2 MT Chevy II Nova SS SportTop grade	11.1963 - 10.1965
3.2 MT Chevy II Nova SS SportTop grade	10.1962 - 10.1963

3.8 L, 155 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

Chevrolet Turbo-Thrift 230 · МКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
3.8 MT Chevy II Nova SportTop grade	11.1963 - 09.1964
3.8 MT Chevy II Nova SS SportTop grade	11.1963 - 09.1964

4.6 L, 195 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

Chevrolet Turbo-Fire 283 · МКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
4.6 MT3 Chevy II Nova SportTop grade	11.1963 - 10.1965
4.6 MT3 Chevy II Nova SS SportTop grade	11.1963 - 10.1965

4.6 L, 195 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

Chevrolet Turbo-Fire 283 · МКПП 4 · Rear-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
4.6 MT4 Chevy II Nova SportTop grade	11.1963 - 10.1965
4.6 MT4 Chevy II Nova SS SportTop grade	11.1963 - 10.1965

3.2 L, 120 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

Chevrolet Hi-Thrift 194 · АКПП 2 · Rear-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
3.2 AT Chevy II Nova SportTop grade	11.1963 - 10.1965
3.2 AT Chevy II Nova SportTop grade	09.1961 - 10.1963
3.2 AT Chevy II Nova SS SportTop grade	11.1963 - 10.1965
3.2 AT Chevy II Nova SS SportTop grade	10.1962 - 10.1963

3.8 L, 155 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

Chevrolet Turbo-Thrift 230 · АКПП 2 · Rear-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
3.8 AT Chevy II Nova SportTop grade	11.1963 - 09.1964
3.8 AT Chevy II Nova SS SportTop grade	11.1963 - 09.1964

4.6 L, 195 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

Chevrolet Turbo-Fire 283 · АКПП 2 · Rear-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
4.6 AT Chevy II Nova SportTop grade	11.1963 - 10.1965
4.6 AT Chevy II Nova SS SportTop grade	11.1963 - 10.1965

Choose 2–3 versions to compare

Go to comparison ↓

Comparing side by side makes choosing easier

Chevrolet Nova comparison

Choose versions ↑

Compare up to three versions of one model.

Which versions interest you?

Select Add to comparison for the required versions above. Versions from different generations can be compared.

The catalog helps compare vehicles. It does not show availability or the price of a specific lot. Vehicle age is based on the production date; the final estimate is prepared for the selected vehicle.