About

1986 CHEVROLET NOVA HATCHBACK
White - Blue interior

1.6 Liter OHC Inline-4
5-Speed Manual w/Overdive

Purchaced in 2003 with 105k miles. used for two years as daily driver. 30-35 mpg

The 1985-'88 Chevy Nova was the first vehicle built by New United Motors Manufacturing (NUMMI) formed by GM and Toyota. The NUMMI factory was rated the highest quality US assembly plant and the '85-'88 Chevy Nova was rated higher quality than its '89 Geo Prism replacement.
Powertrain Assembly - Toyota in Japan
Final Assembly - NUMMI in California, USA

Specs

Dimensions - Capacities:
Length: 166.3 in
Width: 64.4 in
Height: 52.7 in
Wheelbase: 95.7 in
Front track: 56.1 in
Rear track: 55.3 in
Oil capacity w/filter 4 US Qt
Fuel capacity: 13.2 US Gal
Curb Weight: 2253 lbs

Powertrain:
Cast-Iron Cylinder Block / Aluminum Cylinder Head
Engine manufacturer: Toyota
Engine type: spark-ignition 4-stroke
Cylinders alignment: Line 4
Valves per cylinder: 2
Additional Features: Aisan 2-barrel
Displacement: 1587 cm3 / 96.9 cui
Bore: 81 mm / 3.19 in
Stroke: 77 mm / 3.03 in
Compression ratio: 9 : 1
Power net: 74 hp / 5200
Torque: 86 ft-lb / 2800

Drivetrain:
Traction: FWD (front-wheel drive)
Gearbox: Toyota
Transmission type: manual
Number of gears: 5
Gear ratios (overall):
I 3.545 (13.19)
II 1.904 (7.09)
III 1.233 (4.59)
IV 0.885 (3.29)
V 0.725 (2.7)
Final drive ratio std: 3.722
Standard tires:P 155/80 R 13

Performance:
Top Speed: 101 mph
0-60 mph (s): 13.3
0- 1/4mile (s): 19.2
speed at 1/4mile: 71 mph
The value of a drag coefficient, estimated by a-c, is Cd = 0.4 .
Fuel consumption:
extra-urban / city / highway / average combined:
33-40 / 22-27 / 33-39 / 29.8

Factory Options

Standard-
Power Brakes
Tinted Glass

Package-
Transmission: 5 Speed Manual
Tires: P155/80R13 BSW
Rear Window Defogger
Air Conditioning
Power Steering

Mods

none

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