Chevrolet Nova Chevy II 1st generation
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Production period: | 1962 to 1965 |
Body versions : | Saloon , station wagon ,coupé , convertible |
Engines: | Gasoline: 2.5-6.4 liters (66-261 kW) |
Gearbox: | 3/4-speed manual |
Length: | 4648-4760 mm |
Width: | 1,798 mm |
Height: | 1,372–1,397 mm |
Wheelbase: | 2,794 mm |
Curb weight : | 1092-1314 kg |
In response to the Ford Falcon Chevrolet introduced in September 1961, in contrast to the Chevrolet Corvair , very conventional designed (front-engined, rear-wheel drive ) Chevy II. In the series 100, 300 and Nova two-door coupes, four-door sedans, three- and five-door combination models and a convertible were offered. The choice was a 2.5-liter OHV four-cylinder (66 kW / 91 SAE-PS) and a 3.2-liter OHV inline six-cylinder engine (90 kW / 122 SAE-PS) as well as a three-speed manual transmission and a powerglide two speed automatic.
1963 was the first time the super sports package for the Chevy II Nova available, which was of course predominantly optical nature. 1964 accounted for the series 300 and the convertible and the Nova Super Sport was run as a separate equipment line; new in the offer was a 4.6-liter V8 (146 kW / 198 SAE-PS).
PERFORMANCE: Chevy II Nova 400 Super Sport Coupé 2 doors
ENGINE CAPACITY: 194 cu in, 3171.90 cu cm
FUEL CONSUMPTION: 23.9 mp gal, 20 m/US gal, 11-8 x 100 km;
MAX SPEED: 93.8 mph, 151 km/h
max power (SAE): 120 hp at 4400 rpm
max torque (SAE): 177 1b ft, 24.4 kgm at 2400 rpm
max number of engine rpm: 4800
specific power: 37 8 hp/l
max speed in 1st gear: 38 mph, 61 km/h
max speed in 2nd gear: 65 mph, 105 km/h
max speed in 3rd gear: 93,8 mph, 151 km/h
power-weight ratio: 21.6 lb/hp, 9.3 kg/hp
useful load: 882 1b, 400 kg
speed in direct drive at 1000 rpm: 22.9 mph, 36.9 km/h.
Out of 122,800 Chevy IIs built for 1965, only 9,100 were Super Sports. For 1965, For the model year 1966 was a thorough overhaul of the body with new front and rear sections; the motor supply has been greatly expanded and now filed by the four-cylinder up to a 261 kW (355 SAE-hp) 6.4 liter V8 reached in 200 Nova SS . The equipment lines continued to be called 100, Nova and Nova Super Sport. The strongest engine in model year 1967 was a 205 kW (279 hp) carrying 5.4-liter.
The Chevy II / Nova of the first generation produced a large 1.25 million in 6 years.
VARIATIONS AND OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES:
power-assisted steering; Power- glide automatic gearbox, hydraulic torque convertor and planetary gears with 2 ratios (I 1.76, II 1, Rev 1.76
limited slip final drive; tyres 6.00 - 13 / 6.50 - 14 7.00 – 13
Description
Technical
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Chevrolet Nova 1st Gen Technical details and specifications (1962-1965)
Chevy II Nova 400 Super Sport Coupé 2 doors
ENGINE
CAPACITY: 194 cu in, 3171.90 cu cm;
ENGINE: front, 4 stroke; cylinders: 6, in line
bore and stroke: 3.56 x 3.25 in, 90.5 x 82.5 mm
engine capacity: 194 cu in, 3171.90 cu cm
compression ratio: 8.5 1
cylinder block: cast iron
cylinder head: cast iron
crankshaft bearings: 7
valves: 2 per cylinder, overhead, in line, with push rods and rockers, hydraulic tappets
camshaft: I, side
lubrication: gear pump, full flow filter
lubritating system capacity: 4.1 imp qt, 5 US qt, 4,7 1
carburation: 1 Rochester downdraft single barrel carburettor
fuel feed: mechanical pump
cooling system: water;TRANSMISSION:
driving wheels: rear
clutch: single dry plate
gear box: mechanical; gears: 3 + reverse: synchromesh gears: II, III
gear box ratios: (I) 2.94, (II) 1.68, (III) 1, (Rev) 3.34
gear lever: steering column
final drive: hypoid bevel; ratio: 3.08 : 1.CHASSIS:
Integral
front suspension: independent, wishbones, coil springs, telescopic dampers rear suspension: rigid axle, single leaf semi-elliptic springs, telescopic dampers.STEERING:
recirculating ball
turns of steering wheel lock to lock: 4.5.BRAKES:
drum, servo
braking surface: total 145.00 sq in, 935.25 sq cm.ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT:
voltage: 12 V
battery: 44 Ah
ignition distributor: Delco-RemyDIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
wheel base: 110.00 in, 2794 mm
front track: 56.85 in, 1443 mm
rear track: 56.34 in, 1430 mm
overall length: 183.15 in, 4648 mm
overall width: 78.84 in, 1798 mm
overall height: 54.00 in, 1372 mm
ground clearance: 5.99 in, 152 mm
dry weight: 2600 1b, 1179 kg
distribution of weight: 560/0 front axle, 44 0/0 rear axle
turning radius (between walls): 19.3 ft, 5.9 m;
tyres: 6.50 – 13
fuel tank capacity. 13.42 imp gal, 16 US
width of rims: 4",© Motor car History
Construction year
designation
Ser. R4
Ser. R6 / V8
1962
Chevy II 100th
100
100
Chevy II 300th
300
300
Chevy II Nova
400
1963
Chevy II 100th
100
100
Chevy II 300th
300
300
Chevy II Nova 400
400
1964
Chevy II 100th
100
100
Nova 400
400
Nova SS
400
1965
Chevy II 100th
111
113
Chevy II Nova
115
Chevy II Nova SS
117
1966
Chevy II 100-4
111
Chevy II 100-6
113
Chevy II Nova
115
Nova SS
117
1967
Chevy II 100th
111
113
Chevy II Nova
115
Nova SS
117
In response to the Ford Falcon Chevrolet introduced in September 1961,
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Chevrolet Nova 1st Gen Service instructions (1962-1965)
fuel petrol, 91-94 oct
engine sump oil: 3.3 imp qt, 4.0 US qt, 3.8 1, SAE 5W-20 (winter) 10W-30 (summer), change every 6000 miles,
final drive oil: 1.7 imp qt, 9600 km
gearbox oil: 0.8 imp qt, 0.9 US qt, 0.9 1:2 US qt, 1.9 1
cooling system capacity: 10 imp qt, 12 US qt, 11.3 1.
greasing: every 6000 miles, 9600 km, 9 points
valve timing: (inlet) opens 34 ° before tdc and closes 86 ° after bdc, (exhaust) opens 68 ° before bdc and closes 52 ° after tdc
tyre pressure (medium load): front 24 psi, 1.7 atm, rear 24 psi, 1.7 am.© Motor car History
-Note: Chevrolet Chevy II Nova 1st Gen Advanced Maintenance and Repair Manuals available for registered users-