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Nova
1978 Chevrolet Nova
United States
Gasoline
2WD
Coupe
Updated Aug 27, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1978
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Nova
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
4th Generation
Seats
4
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
5.7 V8 Hydra-Matic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
162 hp
Power (kW)
119 kW
Displacement
5,735 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,956 mm
(195.1 in)
Width
1,839 mm
(72.4 in)
Height
1,334 mm
(52.5 in)
Wheelbase
2,819 mm
(111.0 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Configuration
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,519 mm
(59.8 in)
Track, Rear
1,514 mm
(59.6 in)
Turning Circle
13.4 m
Ground Clearance
117 mm
(4.6 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
970 mm
(38.2 in)
Head Room, Rear
935 mm
(36.8 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,059 mm
(41.7 in)
Leg Room, Rear
848 mm
(33.4 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,402 mm
(55.2 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,397 mm
(55.0 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,412 mm
(55.6 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,405 mm
(55.3 in)
Weight
Max Roof Load
50 kg
(110 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Coupé
Pillars
A-C
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Mechanical
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Colour
Finish
Solid
Rims & Tires
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Back Pocket
Optional
Card Holder
Optional
Door
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Glove Compartment
Lockable
Optional
Lights
Read Light
Front
Guide Light
Entry Guard
Lights › Read Light
Rear
Optional
Lights › Guide Light
Bottom of the Doors
Optional
Other Equipment
Clock
Optional
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Front
Rear
Ashtray
Front (Retractable)
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Other Equipment › Clock
Analogue
Optional
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Seat Height
Optional
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Optional
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Seat Height
Optional
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Optional
Front Seats
Heated Seats
Optional
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Cushion
Optional
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Optional
Second Seat Row
Number of Seats
2
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Design
Pedals
Standard
Features
Comfort Features
Cruise Control
Optional
Other Features
Horn
Single Note
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Optional
First Aid Kit
Optional
Safety & Security
Other Features
Immobiliser
Optional
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Compact Car
British Classification
Small Family Car
Australian Classification
Small Car
European Segment
C-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Family Car
Nova
Model
9 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Coupe
Variant
Nova Standard
1962–1979
Nova Coupe Generations
10 of 10
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4th Generation
1975–1979
Year
1978
Powertrain
5.7 V8 Hydra-Matic
Horsepower
162 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Gasoline
CoupeCoupe
2WD
Gasoline