Which Chevy Nova was the fastest?

The Fastest Chevy Nova
The Chevy Nova was known for its speed and affordability during the 1960s and 1970s muscle car era. While there were several fast versions of the Nova, two models stand out as particularly fast:
1. Larry Larson’s 1966 Nova: This Nova was awarded the title of the fastest Unlimited Class street car in America by Hot Rod magazine two years in a row. It can reach an impressive top speed of 209.1 mph in just 6.95 seconds. The car is equipped with a twin-turbo GM Big-Block Bowtie V8 engine that produces 2,200 horsepower.
2. The 1969 Nova SS with the L78 motor: In 1969, the Nova SS equipped with the optional L78 396-cubic-inch motor was considered one of the fastest Novas. This motor produced 375 horsepower and was backed by a 4-speed manual transmission. It was capable of reaching high speeds and provided plenty of power.
These two models represent some of the fastest Chevy Novas produced. However, it’s worth noting that there were other fast versions of the Nova as well.
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What was the top speed of the 1969 Nova?

Automobile Catalog goes on to calculate a top speed of 127 mph for the L78-equipped Nova. Like most vehicles at the time, the Nova’s transmission lacked an overdrive gear, so its top speed would be limited by running out of RPM, not a lack of power.

Did Chevy make a Nova SS?

Available only in a Sport Coupe, the Nova SS was top of the line. The 194 cu in (3.18 L) inline-six was standard on the Super Sport, but any Chevy II (excluding four-cylinder) engine could be coupled with the SS.

How much horsepower does a 72 Nova SS have?

175 to 190 horsepower
In short, they were cars that backed down from nothing. Not so much in 1972 since the biggest engine available in the Nova, even the SS, was a 350 cubic-inch V-8 producing somewhere in the neighborhood of 175 to 190 horsepower.

What year Nova is the most desirable?

Q: What year is the most desirable Chevy Nova? A: The 1970 Chevy Nova SS is often considered the most desirable. This model year introduced the powerful 350 cubic inch LT1 engine, a true gem for any muscle car enthusiast.

How much horsepower does a 1972 Chevy Nova SS 350 have?

From 350 cubic inches or 5.7 liters, the Nova SS for the 1972 model year produced in the ballpark of 200 horsepower.

How much horsepower does a 1969 Nova SS have?

350/300hp
The ’69 Nova brochure shows the 350/300hp as the only available engine for the Nova SS option.

What are the best Chevy Novas?

Chevrolet’s entry in the compact car wars continued in 1969. Number two on our top five list of Novas was the 1968 Chevy II Nova 396. By 1969 Chevrolet had dropped the Chevy II name, and the nameplate was switched to Nova.

What is the highest horsepower Nova?

After repeated tests and adjustments, the Nova maxes out at an unheard-of 3,093 hp using 39 pounds of boost. This number breaks the record for the most powerful conventionally-supercharged car. It also is a new record for the most power using a single blow-through carburetor.

How much horsepower does a 1970 Nova SS 350 have?

In 1970, Chevrolet added a 300-horsepower 350 for the Nova SS and a 255-horsepower version for lesser Novas. A few SS models were fitted with the new 402 cid (6.6-liter) V-8, though the cars still carried 396 badging and the same 350/375-horsepower ratings as the “real” 396.

Did the Nova ever come with a 427?

While exact conversion numbers are unknown, Anderson Motor Company/Anderson Chevrolet was said to have built about 10 1969 Chevys equipped with 427 transplants, including this Dusk Blue 1969 Chevrolet Nova SS.