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1983 Vauxhall Nova 1.2 S (55 Hp)

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Key specs

Vauxhall Nova Sedan 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987

What is the body type, Vauxhall Nova?Sedan, 2-4 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is the car, 1983 Nova 1.2 S (55 Hp)?152 km/h | 94.45 mph
0-100 km/h: 16 sec
0-60 mph: 15.2 sec
How much power, Vauxhall Nova Sedan 1983 1.2 S (55 Hp)?55 Hp, 78 Nm
57.53 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Vauxhall Nova Sedan 1983 1.2 S (55 Hp)?1.2 l
1196 cm3
72.98 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1983 Vauxhall 1.2 S (55 Hp)?4, Inline
What is the drivetrain, Vauxhall Nova Sedan 1983 1.2 S (55 Hp)?Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1983 Vauxhall Nova Sedan?3955 mm
155.71 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1983 Vauxhall Nova Sedan?1541 mm
60.67 in.
What is the curb weight, 1983 Vauxhall Nova 1.2 S (55 Hp)?739-750 kg
1629.22 - 1653.47 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1983 Vauxhall Nova 1.2 S (55 Hp)?1215-1230 kg
2678.62 - 2711.69 lbs.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1983 Vauxhall Nova 1.2 S (55 Hp)?5, manual transmission

Vauxhall Nova 1.2 S (55 Hp) 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 Specs

General information
BrandVauxhall
Model Nova
Generation Nova
Modification (Engine) 1.2 S (55 Hp)
Start of production 1983 year
End of production 1987 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 2-4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 8.3 l/100 km 28.34 US mpg
34.03 UK mpg
12.05 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h16 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph16 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 15.2 sec
Maximum speed 152 km/h 94.45 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. 57.53 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 Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 6.1 l 6.45 US qt | 5.37 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 739-750 kg 1629.22 - 1653.47 lbs.
Max. weight 1215-1230 kg 2678.62 - 2711.69 lbs.
Max load 476-480 kg 1049.4 - 1058.22 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 brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDrum
Steering type Steering rack and pinion