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Vauxhall Nova 1.2 S (55 Hp) /Sedan 1983 - 1987/
What is the body type of Vauxhall Nova?
Sedan, 2-4 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is 1983 Nova 1.2 S (55 Hp)?
152 km/h | 94 mph
0-100 km/h: 16 sec
0-60 mph: 15.2 sec
What is the power output of Vauxhall Nova Sedan 1983 1.2 S (55 Hp)?
55 Hp, 78 Nm
58 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Vauxhall Nova Sedan 1983 1.2 S (55 Hp)?
1.2 l
1196 cm3
72.98 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1983 Vauxhall 1.2 S (55 Hp)?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Vauxhall Nova Sedan 1983 1.2 S (55 Hp)?
Front wheel drive. ICE. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1983 Vauxhall Nova Sedan?
3955 mm
155.71 in.
What is the width of 1983 Vauxhall Nova Sedan?
1541 mm
60.67 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1983 Vauxhall Nova 1.2 S (55 Hp)?
739-750 kg
1629 - 1653 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1983 Vauxhall Nova 1.2 S (55 Hp)?
1215-1230 kg
2679 - 2712 lbs.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1983 Vauxhall Nova 1.2 S (55 Hp)?
5, manual transmission
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General information

Brand
Vauxhall
Model
Nova
Generation
Nova
Modification (Engine)
1.2 S (55 Hp)
Start of production
1983
End of production
1987
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
2-4
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
8.3 l/100 km 28.3 US mpg
34 UK mpg
12 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
16 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
16 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
15.2 sec
Maximum speed
152 km/h 94 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
13.4 kg/Hp, 74.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
9.5 kg/Nm, 105.5 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
55 Hp @ 5000 rpm.
Power per litre
46 Hp/l
Torque
78 Nm @ 3600 rpm. 58 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code
12ST, S12ST
Engine displacement
1196 cm3 72.98 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
4
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
79 mm 3.11 in.
Piston Stroke
61 mm 2.4 in.
Compression ratio
7.8:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine oil capacity
3 l 3.17 US qt | 2.64 UK qt
Engine oil specification
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Coolant
6.1 l 6.45 US qt | 5.37 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
739-750 kg 1629 - 1653 lbs.
Max. weight
1215-1230 kg 2679 - 2712 lbs.
Max load
476-480 kg 1049 - 1058 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity
42 l 11.1 US gal | 9.24 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
3955 mm 155.71 in.
Width
1541 mm 60.67 in.
Height
1358 mm 53.46 in.
Wheelbase
2341 mm 92.17 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.39
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
9.4 m 30.84 ft.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
Front wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox
5 gears, manual transmission
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion