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1970 Chevrolet Nova Sport Coupe

The 1970 Chevy II Nova 8 Sport Coupe was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $2503. 139,243 produced.
114270W102513
V8
Engine
Sport Coupe
Body
Willow Run, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1970 Chevrolet Nova

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 1427 Nova
Year Code 0 1970
Plant Code W Willow Run, MI
Serial Number 102513 Unit #102513

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelNova
Year1970
Body StyleSport Coupe
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
Cylinders8
Compression9.25
Displacement307
BlockCast alloy iron
Torque300@2400
Bands3 7/8 & 3 1/4
Horsepower200@4600
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Rated HP48.05

Dimensions

Production139243
Weight3000
Wheelbase111
Length189.4
Rear Tread58.9
Width72.4
Height52.5
Front Tread59

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio3.75
Transmission3
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.08
Steering GearRecirculating ball
Reverse Ratio2.95
1st Gear Ratio2.85
DriveRear wheel drive
3rd Gear Ratio1
Gears3
2nd Gear Ratio1.68

Suspension

Rear SuspensionHotchkiss
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire SizeE78 x 15

Brakes

Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Brake Drum Size9.5
Parking BrakeRear service brakes

Fuel & Electrical

Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity18
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Cooling11 Quarts, Centrifugal water pump
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Fuel TypeRegular
ExhaustSingle
RadiatorTube and center
Battery12

Equipment

EquipmentPowerglide automatic transmission, Air conditioning, 350 cu. in. V8 engine, Radio

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$2503.00

Body

Doors2

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.