Vauxhall Top Speed

Nova

140.00 km/h

or 86.99 mp/h

General information
BrandVauxhall
Model Nova
Generation Nova
Modification (Engine) 1.0 (45 Hp)
Start of production 1983 year
End of production 1987 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 2-4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 7.6 l/100 km 30.95 US mpg37.17 UK mpg13.16 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h20 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph20 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 19 sec
Maximum speed 140 km/h 86.99 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 16.4 kg/Hp, 60.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 10.9 kg/Nm, 92 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 45 Hp @ 5400 rpm.
Power per litre 45.3 Hp/l
Torque 68 Nm @ 2600 rpm. 50.15 lb.-ft. @ 2600 rpm.
Engine location Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code 10S
Engine displacement 993 cm3 60.6 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Position of cylinders Inline
Cylinder Bore 72 mm 2.83 in.
Piston Stroke 61 mm 2.4 in.
Compression ratio 9.2
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel System Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain OHV
Engine oil capacity 2.75 l 2.91 US qt | 2.42 UK qt
Oil viscosity No Data
Engine oil specification
Coolant 5.5 l 5.81 US qt | 4.84 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 739-750 kg 1629.22 - 1653.47 lbs.
Max. weight 1215 kg 2678.62 lbs.
Max load 465-476 kg 1025.15 - 1049.4 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity 42 l 11.1 US gal | 9.24 UK gal
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 400 kg 881.85 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 365 kg 804.69 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 3955 mm 155.71 in.
Width 1541 mm 60.67 in.
Height 1358 mm 53.46 in.
Wheelbase 2341 mm 92.17 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.38
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 9.4 m 30.84 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Front wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 4
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDrum
Steering type Steering rack and pinion