Vauxhall Nova 0–60 Times
- Fastest recorded 0–60
- 7.4s (Nova Merit, 1985)
- Slowest recorded 0–60
- 17.5s (Nova Spin, 1993)
- BHP
- 33 – 90
- Torque
- 85.4Nm – 135.4Nm
- Top speed
- 89mph – 175mph
- Engine
- 1,195cc – 1,389cc
The fastest recorded Nova 0–60 is 7.4s; the slowest is 17.5s.
Recorded BHP ranges from 33 to 90.
Recorded torque ranges from 85.4Nm to 135.4Nm.
Recorded top speed ranges from 89mph to 175mph.
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| Variant | Year | Engine | BHP | Torque | 0–60 mph | Top Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nova Merit | 1985 | 1,196cc | 55 | — | 7.4s | 94mph |
| Nova SRI | 1992 | 1,389cc | 82 | 135.4Nm | 14.5s | 175mph |
| Nova Spin (+1 similar) | 1984–1993 | 1,195cc | 33 | 119.2Nm | 17.5s | 89mph |