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Chevrolet Nova

X-body

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.

1962–1965 X-body U.S. market
Production 1962–1965
Body code X-body
Body styles compact car
Modifications 21
Modification Engine Power Transmission Drive Years  
chevrolet nova 2-door sedan 194
1962–1962
Gasoline · 3.2 L · 120 hp 3-speed manual Rear-wheel drive 120 1962–1962 View details
chevrolet nova 2-door sedan 194 powerglide
1962–1962
Gasoline · 3.2 L · 120 hp 2-speed automatic Rear-wheel drive 120 1962–1962 View details
chevrolet nova 2-door sedan 194 turbo-fire v8
1962–1962
Gasoline · 3.2 L · 120 hp 3-speed manual Rear-wheel drive 120 1962–1962 View details
chevrolet nova 2-door sedan 194 turbo-fire v8 4-speed
1962–1962
Gasoline · 3.2 L · 120 hp 4-speed manual Rear-wheel drive 120 1962–1962 View details
chevrolet nova 2-door sedan 194 turbo-fire v8 4-speed powerglide
1962–1962
Gasoline · 3.2 L · 120 hp 2-speed automatic Rear-wheel drive 120 1962–1962 View details
chevrolet nova 2-door sedan 194 turbo-fire v8 powerglide
1962–1962
Gasoline · 3.2 L · 120 hp 2-speed automatic Rear-wheel drive 120 1962–1962 View details
chevrolet nova 2-door sedan 194 turbo-fire v8 powerglide 4-speed
1962–1962
Gasoline · 3.2 L · 120 hp 2-speed automatic Rear-wheel drive 120 1962–1962 View details
chevrolet nova 4-door sedan 194
1962–1962
Gasoline · 3.2 L · 120 hp 3-speed manual Rear-wheel drive 120 1962–1962 View details
chevrolet nova 4-door sedan 194 powerglide
1962–1962
Gasoline · 3.2 L · 120 hp 2-speed automatic Rear-wheel drive 120 1962–1962 View details
chevrolet nova 4-door sedan 194 turbo-fire v8
1962–1962
Gasoline · 3.2 L · 120 hp 3-speed manual Rear-wheel drive 120 1962–1962 View details
chevrolet nova 4-door sedan 194 turbo-fire v8 4-speed
1962–1962
Gasoline · 3.2 L · 120 hp 4-speed manual Rear-wheel drive 120 1962–1962 View details
chevrolet nova 4-door sedan 194 turbo-fire v8 4-speed powerglide
1962–1962
Gasoline · 3.2 L · 120 hp 2-speed automatic Rear-wheel drive 120 1962–1962 View details
chevrolet nova 4-door sedan 194 turbo-fire v8 powerglide
1962–1962
Gasoline · 3.2 L · 120 hp 2-speed automatic Rear-wheel drive 120 1962–1962 View details
chevrolet nova 4-door sedan 194 turbo-fire v8 powerglide 4-speed
1962–1962
Gasoline · 3.2 L · 120 hp 2-speed automatic Rear-wheel drive 120 1962–1962 View details
chevrolet nova 4-door station wagon 194
1962–1962
Gasoline · 3.2 L · 120 hp 3-speed manual Rear-wheel drive 120 1962–1962 View details
chevrolet nova 4-door station wagon 194 powerglide
1962–1962
Gasoline · 3.2 L · 120 hp 2-speed automatic Rear-wheel drive 120 1962–1962 View details
chevrolet nova 4-door station wagon 194 turbo-fire v8
1962–1962
Gasoline · 3.2 L · 120 hp 3-speed manual Rear-wheel drive 120 1962–1962 View details
chevrolet nova 4-door station wagon 194 turbo-fire v8 4-speed
1962–1962
Gasoline · 3.2 L · 120 hp 4-speed manual Rear-wheel drive 120 1962–1962 View details
chevrolet nova 4-door station wagon 194 turbo-fire v8 4-speed powerglide
1962–1962
Gasoline · 3.2 L · 120 hp 2-speed automatic Rear-wheel drive 120 1962–1962 View details
chevrolet nova 4-door station wagon 194 turbo-fire v8 powerglide
1962–1962
Gasoline · 3.2 L · 120 hp 2-speed automatic Rear-wheel drive 120 1962–1962 View details
chevrolet nova 4-door station wagon 194 turbo-fire v8 powerglide 4-speed
1962–1962
Gasoline · 3.2 L · 120 hp 2-speed automatic Rear-wheel drive 120 1962–1962 View details