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| Classic Nova Fast Facts (1963 Nova, 1964 Nova, 1965 Nova, 1966 Nova, 1967 Nova, 1968 Nova, 1969 Nova, 1970 Nova) - The 1962 Nova was Chevrolet's compact muscle car - the Nova officially got it's start a year prior as the Chevy II.
- 1962 Novas were considered the mid-size car between the smaller Corvaire and full size Chevy.
- 1962 Chevrolet Novas were powered by just a 120 horsepower engine.
- 1963 Novas had the Super Sport SS package option - an appearance package that added bucket seats and upgraded trim, seats, steering wheel, wheel covers and instrumentation.
- 1963 Novas were the only year an SS package and convertible option could be combined.
- The 1964 Nova was the first year for a V8 engine option - including the 375 hp 396.
- The 1964 Chevrolet Nova had a short wheelbase and a low weight.
- 1965 Novas were the first year for the 327 L74 engine - which had up to 300 horsepower.
- The 1965 Nova was the only year a L74 engine was optioned with a Powerglide transmission.
- 1965 Novas were the first year for 12 bolt posi rears, FM radios and in-dash tachometers.
- 1965 Novas had turn signals in the front bumper and a new taillight layout on the rear.
- The 1966 Chevy Nova had new styling and a lower profile.
- 1966 Novas had the L79 engine version of the 327 which offered 350 horsepower.
- The 1966 Nova L79 engine included big valve heads, 4 barrel Holley, high compression pistons and a high performance camshaft.
- 1966 Nova SS's had chrome engine accents.
- 1966 Chevrolet Nova Super Sports were not easily recognized from the basic Chevy II simply by looking at the car's exterior.
- The 1967 Nova had optional front disc brakes.
- 1967 Chevrolet Nova exteriors were virtually the same as the 1966 Novas.
- After early 1967, the L79 engine was no longer an option on 1967 Novas - this was due the Camaro line being introduced.
- 1968 Novas again were restyled and the Nova SS had many similarities to the Chevy Camaro.
- 1968 Chevrolet Novas had longer hoods and a shorter rear end.
- 1968 Novas had the option of a 295 hp V8 as well as the 396 big block - although early in the year salesman were not aware of the options.
- The 1968 Nova SS 396 had a 350 hp engine standard but a 375 hp engine was also an option - which resulted in a top speed of over 120 mph.
- 1968 Nova 375 hp engines had a Holley 4 barrel, free breathing heads and solid lifters.
- 1968 Novas with the SS package had black grills and tails, simulated air intakes on the hoods and SS badges on the grill and rear.
- On 1968 Chevy Novas with the 427 engine - Yenko Nova 427's - the dealer would drop in the 425 horsepower 427 engine and these became the fastest cars on the road.
- The 1968 Yenko Nova 427 had the option of a Turbo Hydramatic automatic transmission or a Muncie 4 speed manual transmission.
- 1969 Chevy Novas again had the Yenko 427 option - only 37 were produced in 1968 and 1969.
- Base 1969 Chevrolet Novas had a 300 hp engine - for the first time Novas had the option of 3 speed turbo hydrodynamic transmissions.
- 1969 Novas SS's had power front disc brakes and interlocking steering columns but were otherwise very similar to the 1968 Novas.
- In 1969 the Nova SS became an option package rather than a trim level.
- 1970 Novas were the third and final year for the L78 engine in the Nova - after 1970 performance of the Nova fell off dramatically.
- 1970 Chevy Novas were essentially the same as the 1969 Nova.
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