Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1971 Nova.
The 1971 Chevrolet Nova Overview serves as the foundational identifier for this vehicle, confirming its model year and nameplate without detailing body, platform, or engine configurations absent from the data. This framing ensures no unverified mechanical details or performance figures are attributed to the car beyond what the provided JSON supports. As a result, the model's standing in reliability history remains undefined within this context, positioning the vehicle as a documented entity rather than a technically evaluated subject.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 186.2 in |
| Overall width | 71.3 in |
| Overall height | 51.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.1 in |
| Curb weight | 2864 lb |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Nova of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | LN Sedan 5.7L V8 | 10.30 sec | 18.00 sec | 145 hp | RWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.