Vauxhall Nova BHP
The Vauxhall Nova has different horsepower outputs depending on the engine, generation and model year. The 1993 Vauxhall Nova Spin produces 33 BHP, while the 1992 Vauxhall Nova SRI produces 82 BHP. Compare recorded specifications below or enter your registration to find your exact vehicle.
15 recorded variants, from 33–90 BHP.
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Popular Vauxhall Nova BHP Figures
Recent recorded variants with different engines. Figures are rounded to the nearest whole BHP.
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | BHP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nova Spin | 1993 | 1,195 cc | Petrol | 33 BHP |
| Nova Merit Plus | 1992 | 1,195 cc | Petrol | 33 BHP |
| Nova SRI | 1992 | 1,389 cc | Petrol | 82 BHP |
| Nova Luxe | 1991 | 1,389 cc | Petrol | 72 BHP |
| Nova Merit | 1991 | 1,196 cc | Petrol | 52 BHP |
Engines and recorded BHP
Grouped by engine size and fuel. A range means those records do not share one horsepower figure.
| Engine | Fuel | Years | Recorded BHP | Torque | Variants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,195 cc | Petrol | 1984–1993 | 33 BHP | 119.2 Nm | 3 |
| 1,196 cc | Petrol | 1985–1991 | 52–90 BHP | 85.4 Nm | 7 |
| 1,297 cc | Petrol | 1987–1989 | 69 BHP | 2 | |
| 1,389 cc | Petrol | 1991–1992 | 72–82 BHP | 108.4–135.4 Nm | 2 |
| 1,598 cc | Petrol | 1989 | 74 BHP | 135.4 Nm | 1 |
Variants by year
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | Horsepower | PS | Torque | Kilowatt | 0-60 mph | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nova Spin | 1993 | 1,195 cc | Petrol | 33 BHP | 33.5 PS | 119.2 Nm | 24.6 kW | 17.5 sec | 89 mph |
| Nova Merit Plus | 1992 | 1,195 cc | Petrol | 33 BHP | 33.5 PS | 119.2 Nm | 24.6 kW | 17.5 sec | 89 mph |
| Nova SRI | 1992 | 1,389 cc | Petrol | 82 BHP | 83.1 PS | 135.4 Nm | 61.1 kW | 14.5 sec | 175 mph |
| Nova Luxe | 1991 | 1,389 cc | Petrol | 72 BHP | 73 PS | 108.4 Nm | 53.7 kW | 95 mph | |
| Nova Merit | 1991 | 1,196 cc | Petrol | 52 BHP | 52.7 PS | 85.4 Nm | 38.8 kW | 93 mph | |
| Nova Merit | 1990 | 1,196 cc | Petrol | 55 BHP | 55.8 PS | 41 kW | 94 mph | ||
| Nova GTE | 1989 | 1,598 cc | Petrol | 74 BHP | 75 PS | 135.4 Nm | 55.2 kW | 117 mph | |
| Nova Merit | 1989 | 1,196 cc | Petrol | 55 BHP | 55.8 PS | 41 kW | 94 mph | ||
| Nova SR | 1989 | 1,297 cc | Petrol | 69 BHP | 70 PS | 51.5 kW | 103 mph | ||
| Nova Merit | 1988 | 1,196 cc | Petrol | 52 BHP | 52.7 PS | 85.4 Nm | 38.8 kW | 93 mph | |
| Nova SR | 1987 | 1,297 cc | Petrol | 69 BHP | 70 PS | 51.5 kW | 103 mph | ||
| Nova Antibes | 1986 | 1,196 cc | Petrol | 90 BHP | 91.3 PS | 67.1 kW | 95 mph | ||
| Nova L | 1985 | 1,196 cc | Petrol | 54 BHP | 54.8 PS | 40.3 kW | 95 mph | ||
| Nova Merit | 1985 | 1,196 cc | Petrol | 55 BHP | 55.8 PS | 41 kW | 7.4 sec | 94 mph | |
| Nova Merit Plus | 1984 | 1,195 cc | Petrol | 33 BHP | 33.5 PS | 119.2 Nm | 24.6 kW | 17.5 sec | 89 mph |
Vauxhall Nova BHP questions
What is the BHP of a Vauxhall Nova?
Recorded horsepower for the Vauxhall Nova is 33–90 BHP across 15 variants. That is the same range as the table, including rows on later pages.
Which Vauxhall Nova engine has the highest BHP?
The highest output among recorded engines is 90 BHP, from the 1,196 cc Petrol.
Which Vauxhall Nova year has the highest recorded BHP?
The highest figure in a single model year is 90 BHP, recorded for 1986.
What torque is recorded for the Vauxhall Nova?
Recorded torque is 85.4–135.4 Nm on the 8 variants that include it.