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− | '''Chevrolet Nova (X-car). 1975–9 (prod. n/a). 2-, 3- and 4-door sedan. F/R, 250 in³ (I6 OHV), 260, 305, 350 in³ (V8 OHV).''' Restyled version of previous Nova, but with crisper, more modern lines, and suspension from [[Chevrolet Camaro (1970–81)]]. Improved handling but only average ride. Nova LN (Luxury Nova) model for 1975, a plush compact to rival imports, not to mention sister car, the [[Buick Skylark (1975–9)]]. The LN was renamed Concours for 1976 and 1977. No SS model this time, but Rally added in 1977. Dated, especially after [[Ford Fairmont (1978–83)]] launched, and appearing inefficient alongside downsized [[Chevrolet Malibu (1978–83)]] in its final two years. | + | '''Chevrolet Nova (X-car). 1975–9 (prod. n/a). 2-, 3- and 4-door sedan. F/R, 250 in³ (I6 OHV), 260, 305, 350 in³ (V8 OHV).''' Restyled version of previous Nova, but with crisper, more modern lines, and suspension from [[Chevrolet Camaro (1970–81)]]. Improved handling but only average ride. Nova LN (Luxury Nova) model for 1975, a plush compact to rival imports, not to mention sister car, the [[Buick Skylark (1975–9)]]. The LN was renamed Concours for 1976 and 1977. SS replaced by Rally in 1977. Dated, especially after [[Ford Fairmont (1978–83)]] launched, and appearing inefficient alongside downsized [[Chevrolet Malibu (1978–83)]] in its final two years. |
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Revision as of 14:12, 1 June 2014
Chevrolet Nova (X-car). 1975–9 (prod. n/a). 2-, 3- and 4-door sedan. F/R, 250 in³ (I6 OHV), 260, 305, 350 in³ (V8 OHV). Restyled version of previous Nova, but with crisper, more modern lines, and suspension from Chevrolet Camaro (1970–81). Improved handling but only average ride. Nova LN (Luxury Nova) model for 1975, a plush compact to rival imports, not to mention sister car, the Buick Skylark (1975–9). The LN was renamed Concours for 1976 and 1977. SS replaced by Rally in 1977. Dated, especially after Ford Fairmont (1978–83) launched, and appearing inefficient alongside downsized Chevrolet Malibu (1978–83) in its final two years.
Manufacturing locations: Van Nuys, California, USA; Tarrytown, NY, USA; Willow Run, Michigan, USA; Oshawa, Ontario, Canada; Sainte-Thérèse, Québec, Canada; Tehrān, Iran
Marque: Chevrolet | Model: Chevrolet Nova | Predecessor: Chevrolet Nova (1969–74) | Successors: Chevrolet Concours, Chevrolet Citation