1970 Chevrolet Nova Sedan
The 1970 Chevy II Nova 8 Sedan was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $2533. 139,243 produced.
Confidence
95%
114690W301205
V8
Engine
Sedan
Body
Willow Run, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1970 Chevrolet Nova
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | 1469 | Nova |
| Year Code | 0 | 1970 |
| Plant Code | W | Willow Run, MI |
| Serial Number | 301205 | Unit #301205 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelNova
Year1970
Body StyleSedan
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Available Engine Options
Engine options inferred from model and year. Specific engine not encoded in VIN.
Engine
153 cu.in. I4
Horsepower90 HP @ 4000 RPM HP
Displacement153 cu.in. CID
Carburetor1-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine
250 cu.in. I6
Horsepower155 HP @ 4200 RPM HP
Displacement250 cu.in. CID
Carburetor1-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine
307 cu.in. V8
Horsepower200 HP @ 4600 RPM HP
Displacement307 cu.in. CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression9.0:1
Engine
350 cu.in. V8
Horsepower300 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement350 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine
402 cu.in. V8
Horsepower350 HP @ 5200 RPM HP
Displacement402 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine
402 cu.in. V8
Horsepower375 HP @ 5600 RPM HP
Displacement402 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression11.0:1
About This Decode
This VIN does not encode the engine, so the engine details shown are representative of the model as built and not VIN-confirmed. (Most pre-1972 GM VINs do not carry an engine code.)
Specifications
Engine
CarburetorRochester
Bore & Stroke10 inches
Main Bearings5
Rated HP48.05
Cylinders8
Compression9.25
Displacement307
BlockCast alloy iron
Torque300@2400
Horsepower200@4600
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Bands3 7/8 & 3 1/4
Dimensions
Production139243
Weight3309
Wheelbase111
Width72.4
Length189.4
Height53.9
Rear Tread58.9
Front Tread59
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio3.75
Transmission3
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.08
Steering GearRecirculating ball
Gears3
DriveRear wheel drive
1st Gear Ratio2.85
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
Reverse Ratio2.95
3rd Gear Ratio1
Suspension
Rear SuspensionHotchkiss
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire SizeE78 x 15
Brakes
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Brake Drum Size9.5
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity18
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Cooling11 Quarts, Centrifugal water pump
Battery12
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorTube and center
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular
Equipment
EquipmentRadio, Powerglide automatic transmission, Air conditioning, 350 cu. in. V8 engine
Colors
Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Astro Blue Metallic, Autumn Gold Metallic, Black Cherry Metallic, Camaro Gold Metallic, Champagne Gold Metallic, Citrus Green Metallic, Classic Copper Metallic, Classic White, Cortez Silver Metallic, Cranberry Red, Desert Sand Metallic, Fathom Blue Metallic, Forest Green Metallic, Gobi Beige, Green Mist Metallic, Misty Turquoise Metallic, Mulsanne Blue Metallic, Shadow Gray Metallic, Tuxedo Black, Two Tone Colors Available
Pricing
MSRP$2533.00
Body
Doors2
Seating6
Specifications are for this model from period Chevrolet data. Chevrolet VINs do not encode the engine, so figures are representative of the model as built; see the separate engine-options panel for all available engines.