Generations and modifications
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Generations
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2021–2021
1 modification
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
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Leaf (40 kW-hr battery pack)
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— | — | Automatic (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive |
1985–1988 fourth generation (E80)
3 modifications · The 1985–1988 Chevrolet Nova was a rebadged Toyota Corolla/ Sprinter-based compact sold in Japan under the Chevrolet badge. It used Toyota's E80 platform and was not a U.S.-market Nova. This model line is separate from the earlier American Nova and ended in 1988.
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
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nova
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Gasoline · 1.6 L | — | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | |
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nova
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Gasoline · 1.6 L | — | Automatic 3-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | |
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nova
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Gasoline · 1.6 L | — | Automatic 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive |
1975–1979 third generation (X-body)
18 modifications · Chevrolet launched the third-generation Nova for 1975 as a downsized compact built on GM's X-body platform. It continued through 1979 as the final U.S.-market Nova, with the nameplate ending after that model year. This generation marked the end of the original American Nova line.
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
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chevrolet nova 250
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Gasoline · 4.1 L · 105 hp | 105 hp | 3-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet nova 250 3-speed automatic
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Gasoline · 4.1 L · 105 hp | 105 hp | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet nova 262 v8
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Gasoline · 4.3 L · 110 hp | 110 hp | 3-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet nova 262 v8 3-speed automatic
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Gasoline · 4.3 L · 110 hp | 110 hp | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet nova 305 v8
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Gasoline · 5.0 L · 140 hp | 140 hp | 3-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet nova 305 v8 3-speed automatic
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Gasoline · 5.0 L · 140 hp | 140 hp | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet nova 350 v8
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Gasoline · 5.7 L · 145 hp | 145 hp | 3-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet nova 350 v8 3-speed automatic
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Gasoline · 5.7 L · 145 hp | 145 hp | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet nova 4.1l
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Gasoline · 4.1 L · 90 hp | 90 hp | 3-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet nova 4.1l 3-speed automatic
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Gasoline · 4.1 L · 90 hp | 90 hp | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet nova 4.1l 4-speed manual
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Gasoline · 4.1 L · 90 hp | 90 hp | 4-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet nova 4.1l 5-speed manual
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Gasoline · 4.1 L · 90 hp | 90 hp | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet nova 5.0l v8
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Gasoline · 5.0 L · 145 hp | 145 hp | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet nova 5.0l v8 4-speed manual
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Gasoline · 5.0 L · 145 hp | 145 hp | 4-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet nova 5.0l v8 5-speed manual
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Gasoline · 5.0 L · 145 hp | 145 hp | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet nova 5.7l v8
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Gasoline · 5.7 L · 165 hp | 165 hp | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet nova 5.7l v8 4-speed manual
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Gasoline · 5.7 L · 165 hp | 165 hp | 4-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet nova 5.7l v8 5-speed manual
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Gasoline · 5.7 L · 165 hp | 165 hp | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive |
1968–1974 second generation (X-body)
3 modifications · The second-generation Nova arrived for 1968 with a major redesign on GM's X-body architecture. It remained Chevrolet's compact car through 1974 and is the best-known early Nova generation. This long-running version included several model-year updates but retained the same basic generation identity.
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
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nova 250
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Gasoline · 4.1 L · 100 hp | 100 hp | 3-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
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nova 307
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Gasoline · 5.0 L · 130 hp | 130 hp | 3-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
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nova 350
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Gasoline · 5.7 L · 145 hp | 145 hp | 3-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive |
1966–1967 first generation (X-body) facelift
6 modifications · For 1966, Chevrolet updated the original Nova with revised styling while keeping the same compact X-body architecture. The refreshed cars continued the Nova's role as Chevrolet's compact offering through 1967. This phase is distinct from the 1962–1965 original styling.
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
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chevrolet nova 3.2 l6
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Gasoline · 3.2 L · 100 hp | 100 hp | 3-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet nova 3.8 l6
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Gasoline · 3.8 L · 120 hp | 120 hp | 3-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet nova 4.1 l6
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Gasoline · 4.1 L · 220 hp | 220 hp | 3-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet nova 4.6 v8
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Gasoline · 4.6 L · 220 hp | 220 hp | 3-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet nova 5.4 v8
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Gasoline · 5.4 L · 275 hp | 275 hp | 3-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet nova 6.5 v8
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Gasoline · 6.5 L · 325 hp | 325 hp | 3-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive |
1962–1965 first generation (X-body)
21 modifications · The first Chevrolet Nova was introduced for 1962 as Chevrolet's compact model line, replacing the Chevy II nameplate in the lineup. It used the X-body platform and was offered in several body styles during its run. This generation established the Nova as a mainstream compact in the U.S. market.
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
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chevrolet nova 2-door sedan 194
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Gasoline · 3.2 L · 120 hp | 120 hp | 3-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet nova 2-door sedan 194 powerglide
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Gasoline · 3.2 L · 120 hp | 120 hp | 2-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet nova 2-door sedan 194 turbo-fire v8
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Gasoline · 3.2 L · 120 hp | 120 hp | 3-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet nova 2-door sedan 194 turbo-fire v8 4-speed
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Gasoline · 3.2 L · 120 hp | 120 hp | 4-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet nova 2-door sedan 194 turbo-fire v8 4-speed powerglide
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Gasoline · 3.2 L · 120 hp | 120 hp | 2-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet nova 2-door sedan 194 turbo-fire v8 powerglide
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Gasoline · 3.2 L · 120 hp | 120 hp | 2-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet nova 2-door sedan 194 turbo-fire v8 powerglide 4-speed
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Gasoline · 3.2 L · 120 hp | 120 hp | 2-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet nova 4-door sedan 194
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Gasoline · 3.2 L · 120 hp | 120 hp | 3-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet nova 4-door sedan 194 powerglide
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Gasoline · 3.2 L · 120 hp | 120 hp | 2-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet nova 4-door sedan 194 turbo-fire v8
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Gasoline · 3.2 L · 120 hp | 120 hp | 3-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet nova 4-door sedan 194 turbo-fire v8 4-speed
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Gasoline · 3.2 L · 120 hp | 120 hp | 4-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet nova 4-door sedan 194 turbo-fire v8 4-speed powerglide
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Gasoline · 3.2 L · 120 hp | 120 hp | 2-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet nova 4-door sedan 194 turbo-fire v8 powerglide
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Gasoline · 3.2 L · 120 hp | 120 hp | 2-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet nova 4-door sedan 194 turbo-fire v8 powerglide 4-speed
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Gasoline · 3.2 L · 120 hp | 120 hp | 2-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet nova 4-door station wagon 194
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Gasoline · 3.2 L · 120 hp | 120 hp | 3-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet nova 4-door station wagon 194 powerglide
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Gasoline · 3.2 L · 120 hp | 120 hp | 2-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet nova 4-door station wagon 194 turbo-fire v8
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Gasoline · 3.2 L · 120 hp | 120 hp | 3-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet nova 4-door station wagon 194 turbo-fire v8 4-speed
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Gasoline · 3.2 L · 120 hp | 120 hp | 4-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet nova 4-door station wagon 194 turbo-fire v8 4-speed powerglide
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Gasoline · 3.2 L · 120 hp | 120 hp | 2-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet nova 4-door station wagon 194 turbo-fire v8 powerglide
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Gasoline · 3.2 L · 120 hp | 120 hp | 2-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
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chevrolet nova 4-door station wagon 194 turbo-fire v8 powerglide 4-speed
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Gasoline · 3.2 L · 120 hp | 120 hp | 2-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive |
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