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The 1978 Chevy Nova 9C1 Coupe may be the rarest Nova ever produced. Almost all other Police Novas were built as four-doors. Research has turned up only a single example built as a coupe ordered as a 9C1 (there may be others, but documented examples have not been located).

Did Nova make a 4 door?

The new Nova was based largely on the Toyota Corolla, and was available as a four-door front-wheel-drive sedan or hatchback powered by a 74-horsepower 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine.

How long is a 1978 Chevy Nova?

The Chevrolet Chevy II/Nova is a small automobile manufactured by Chevrolet, and produced in five generations for the 1962 through 1979, and 1985 through 1988 model years….Fourth Generation (1973-1974)

Chevrolet Nova Fourth generation
Wheelbase111.0 in (2,819 mm)
Length189.4 in (4,811 mm)
Width72.4 in (1,839 mm)

What year did they make a 4 door Nova?

The 4-door Nova hatchback (rear_ offers 35.5 cubic feet of load space with the rear seat folded down. Nova, manufactured for Chevrolet by New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc., was introduced in June 1985 in 25 middle-U.S. states and is expanded nationwide int he fall of 1985.

What engine is in a 1977 Chevy Nova?

The 1977 Chevrolet Nova was available was a coupe, sedan, or a hatchback and powered by a six-cylinder 250 CID engine. A 305- and 350-CID V8 was also available. Up-market was the Nova Concours that had different styling and luxury options than the base model Nova.

What does Chevy Nova stand for?

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The Chevy Nova was completely original, the name “Nova” which means “new” somewhat suggests that concept. During the years Chevrolet made the Chevy Nova, there was no other car that looked like it in design. The unique design was inspired by Chevy’s losses to Ford in the competition for compact cars.