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Yankee: /* The urban legend */

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The urban legend

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	==The urban legend==		==The urban legend==
	A popular urban legend asserts that the Nova sold poorly in Mexico and other Latin American countries because the phrase ''no va'' means "does not go" in Spanish. In reality, the Spanish language ''no va'' and ''nova'' are as different as the English ''no table'' and ''notable'', or ''therapist'' and ''the rapist''. [http://www.snopes.com/business/misxlate/nova.asp] The word ''nova'' exists in [http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nova Spanish] with the same meaning as in English. Also, the Spanish word for 'new' (nuevo or nueva) is cognate to ''nova'', which originally meant "new" in Latin. Finally, as NOVA was a brand of gasoline sold for many years by PEMEX in Mexico, the largest of all Spanish-speaking Latin American countries, it is clear that this urban legend, while perhaps entertaining, is utterly baseless.		A popular urban legend asserts that the Nova sold poorly in Mexico and other Latin American countries because the phrase ''no va'', literally translated, means "does not go" in Spanish. In reality, however, the Spanish language ''no va'' and ''nova'' are as different as the English ''no table'' and ''notable'', or ''therapist'' and ''the rapist''. [http://www.snopes.com/business/misxlate/nova.asp] The word ''nova'' exists in [http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nova Spanish] with the same meaning as in English. Also, the Spanish word for 'new' (nuevo or nueva) is cognate to ''nova'', which originally meant "new" in Latin. Finally, as NOVA was a brand of gasoline sold for many years by PEMEX in Mexico, the largest of all Spanish-speaking Latin American countries, it is clear that this urban legend, while perhaps entertaining, is nonetheless utterly baseless.

	==See Also==		==See Also==

Yankee: /* Second Generation (1966-1967) */

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Second Generation (1966-1967)

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	==Second Generation (1966-1967)==		==Second Generation (1966-1967)==

	The second generation Novas would be short-lived, only going 2 model years. 1966 Novas saw a significant restyling, based in part on the Super Nova concept car. In general, external proportions were squared up but dimensions and features changed little. Wheelbase remained the same at 110". Trim choices were still the '''100''' and '''400'''. Engine options still included the basic 153 I4, 194 and 230 I6s, the 195 hp and 225 hp 283s and 275 hp (up 25 from '65) and 350 hp (up 50 from '65) 327 V8s. V8 models got special lower fender badges behind the front wheels. Transmission choices remained the column or floor-shift 3-speed manual, floor-shift 4-speed and 2-speed Powerglide automatics. The 327/350 engine was manual-shift only (3- or 4-speed) and was not available on the 100 series or wagon. Inside, there was a new dashboard that strongly resembled the larger [[Chevrolet Chevelle\|Chevelle's]] (also all-new this year) and revised seat designs, but the Chevy II line during this time was still very spartan. The 90 hp 153 I4 was only offered in the base Chevy II 100 series models, with the 120-horsepower 194 I6 standard on the Nova and Nova SS lines~~. A new engine offering included a 140 hp 3.8L (230 cid) I6, available in all models except the baseline 100~~. The SS could still have bucket seats with a console floor shift.		The second generation Novas would be short-lived, only going 2 model years. 1966 Novas saw a significant restyling, based in part on the Super Nova concept car. In general, external proportions were squared up but dimensions and features changed little. Wheelbase remained the same at 110". Trim choices were still the '''100''' and '''400'''. Engine options still included the basic 153 I4, 194 and 230 I6s, the 195 hp and 225 hp 283s and 275 hp (up 25 from '65) and 350 hp (up 50 from '65) 327 V8s. V8 models got special lower fender badges behind the front wheels. Transmission choices remained the column or floor-shift 3-speed manual, floor-shift 4-speed and 2-speed Powerglide automatics. The 327/350 engine was manual-shift only (3- or 4-speed) and was not available on the 100 series or wagon. Inside, there was a new dashboard that strongly resembled the larger [[Chevrolet Chevelle\|Chevelle's]] (also all-new this year) and revised seat designs, but the Chevy II line during this time was still very spartan. The 90 hp 153 I4 was only offered in the base Chevy II 100 series models, with the 120-horsepower 194 I6 standard on the Nova and Nova SS lines. The SS could still have bucket seats with a console floor shift.

	Not many changes for 1967, but a 155 hp 4.1L (250 cid) I6 became available in all models except the 100. The 350 hp L79 327 V8 was unfortunately dropped this year, but other drivetrain choices remained the same as the previous year's. There would be an all-new Chevy II/Nova for 1968.		Not many changes for 1967, but a 155 hp 4.1L (250 cid) I6 became available in all models except the 100. The 350 hp L79 327 V8 was unfortunately dropped this year, but other drivetrain choices remained the same as the previous year's. There would be an all-new Chevy II/Nova for 1968.

Yankee: /* Second Generation (1966-1967) */

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Second Generation (1966-1967)

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	==Second Generation (1966-1967)==		==Second Generation (1966-1967)==

	The second generation Novas would be short-lived, only going 2 model years. 1966 Novas saw a significant restyling, based in part on the Super Nova concept car. In general, external proportions were squared up but dimensions and features changed little. Wheelbase remained the same at 110". Trim choices were still the '''100''' and '''400'''. Engine options still included the basic 153 I4, 194 I6, the 195 hp and 225 hp 283s and 275 hp (up 25 from '65) and 350 hp (up 50 from '65) 327 V8s. V8 models got special lower fender badges behind the front wheels. Transmission choices remained the column or floor-shift 3-speed manual, floor-shift 4-speed and 2-speed Powerglide automatics. The 327/350 engine was manual-shift only (3- or 4-speed) and was not available on the 100 series or wagon. Inside, there was a new dashboard that strongly resembled the larger [[Chevrolet Chevelle\|Chevelle's]] (also all-new this year) and revised seat designs, but the Chevy II line during this time was still very spartan. The 90 hp 153 I4 was only offered in the base Chevy II 100 series models, with the 120-horsepower 194 I6 standard on the Nova and Nova SS lines. A new engine offering included a 140 hp 3.8L (230 cid) I6, available in all models except the baseline 100. The SS could still have bucket seats with a console floor shift.		The second generation Novas would be short-lived, only going 2 model years. 1966 Novas saw a significant restyling, based in part on the Super Nova concept car. In general, external proportions were squared up but dimensions and features changed little. Wheelbase remained the same at 110". Trim choices were still the '''100''' and '''400'''. Engine options still included the basic 153 I4, 194 and 230 I6s, the 195 hp and 225 hp 283s and 275 hp (up 25 from '65) and 350 hp (up 50 from '65) 327 V8s. V8 models got special lower fender badges behind the front wheels. Transmission choices remained the column or floor-shift 3-speed manual, floor-shift 4-speed and 2-speed Powerglide automatics. The 327/350 engine was manual-shift only (3- or 4-speed) and was not available on the 100 series or wagon. Inside, there was a new dashboard that strongly resembled the larger [[Chevrolet Chevelle\|Chevelle's]] (also all-new this year) and revised seat designs, but the Chevy II line during this time was still very spartan. The 90 hp 153 I4 was only offered in the base Chevy II 100 series models, with the 120-horsepower 194 I6 standard on the Nova and Nova SS lines. A new engine offering included a 140 hp 3.8L (230 cid) I6, available in all models except the baseline 100. The SS could still have bucket seats with a console floor shift.

	Not many changes for 1967, but a 155 hp 4.1L (250 cid) I6 became available in all models except the 100. The 350 hp L79 327 V8 was unfortunately dropped this year, but other drivetrain choices remained the same as the previous year's. There would be an all-new Chevy II/Nova for 1968.		Not many changes for 1967, but a 155 hp 4.1L (250 cid) I6 became available in all models except the 100. The 350 hp L79 327 V8 was unfortunately dropped this year, but other drivetrain choices remained the same as the previous year's. There would be an all-new Chevy II/Nova for 1968.

Yankee: /* Fourth generation (1975–1979) */

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Fourth generation (1975–1979)

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	The LN was replaced with the Nova '''Concours''' in 1976, and the Custom model was gone (temporarily). The grille was changed slightly, and the short-lived 262 V8 was replaced by the new 140 hp 5.0L (305 cid) 2bbl V8 and was standard on the Concours. The 165 hp 350-4 V8 remained the top engine option, the 350-2 was dropped. V8 models no longer had the metric callouts above the front side marker lights like the previous year. Transmissions included the 3-speed manual standard with the I6, with a 4-speed manual or 3-speed automatic optional on all engines. 1977 Concours models got a new 3-taillight lens scheme very similar to the larger [[Chevrolet Impala\|Impala]] with a [[Cadillac]]-esque front clip that included chrome squared-off headlight bezels and a more elegant-looking vertically-barred grille with extra chrome trim. The SS was dropped, but it would continue as the '''Nova Rally''', which was basically the same sporty-themed idea. Nova Rallys got a special unique grille that sported horizontal turn signals. Other models also got a slightly revised grille and all got a new dashboard with round gauges and an 80 MPH speedo.		The LN was replaced with the Nova '''Concours''' in 1976, and the Custom model was gone (temporarily). The grille was changed slightly, and the short-lived 262 V8 was replaced by the new 140 hp 5.0L (305 cid) 2bbl V8 and was standard on the Concours. The 165 hp 350-4 V8 remained the top engine option, the 350-2 was dropped. V8 models no longer had the metric callouts above the front side marker lights like the previous year. Transmissions included the 3-speed manual standard with the I6, with a 4-speed manual or 3-speed automatic optional on all engines. 1977 Concours models got a new 3-taillight lens scheme very similar to the larger [[Chevrolet Impala\|Impala]] with a [[Cadillac]]-esque front clip that included chrome squared-off headlight bezels and a more elegant-looking vertically-barred grille with extra chrome trim. The SS was dropped, but it would continue as the '''Nova Rally''', which was basically the same sporty-themed idea. Nova Rallys got a special unique grille that sported horizontal turn signals. Other models also got a slightly revised grille and all got a new dashboard with round gauges and an 80 MPH speedo.

	1978 Novas continued with little change, other than the '''Custom''' model returning as the base model. The 2-door, 3-door hatchback and 4-door sedan bodystyles, and Concours and Rally models, were still available. Intermittent wipers were a new option this year. By now, however, the Nova was starting to fall out of favor with much of the buying public, largely due to increased competition from the new [[Ford Fairmont]] and even Chevrolet's own [[Chevrolet Malibu\|Malibu]], which was an all-new downsized model for 1978. Even though 1979 was a final abbreviated model year, the front end was nonetheless revised again with square headlights and a new horizontally-barred grille for the short run. The 9C1 police package ~~was~~ dropped ~~for '79, along with the Rally model and 350 V8 engine~~. Production ended on December 22, 1978. The Nova was replaced by the all-new front wheel drive [[Chevrolet Citation\|Citation]] for 1980. The Nova name, however, would reappear again in 1985 on an unrelated model.		1978 Novas continued with little change, other than the '''Custom''' model returning as the base model. The 2-door, 3-door hatchback and 4-door sedan bodystyles, and Concours and Rally models, were still available. Intermittent wipers were a new option this year. By now, however, the Nova was starting to fall out of favor with much of the buying public, largely due to increased competition from the new [[Ford Fairmont]] and even Chevrolet's own [[Chevrolet Malibu\|Malibu]], which was an all-new downsized model for 1978. Even though 1979 was a final abbreviated model year, the front end was nonetheless revised again with square headlights and a new horizontally-barred grille for the short run. All drivetrain, transmission and trim choices remained. The luxury-themed Concours model and 9C1 police package, however, were dropped. Production ended on December 22, 1978. The Nova was replaced by the all-new front wheel drive [[Chevrolet Citation\|Citation]] for 1980. The Nova name, however, would reappear again in 1985 on an unrelated model.

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Yankee: /* Fourth generation (1975–1979) */

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Fourth generation (1975–1979)

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	The LN was replaced with the Nova '''Concours''' in 1976, and the Custom model was gone (temporarily). The grille was changed slightly, and the short-lived 262 V8 was replaced by the new 140 hp 5.0L (305 cid) 2bbl V8 and was standard on the Concours. The 165 hp 350-4 V8 remained the top engine option, the 350-2 was dropped. V8 models no longer had the metric callouts above the front side marker lights like the previous year. Transmissions included the 3-speed manual standard with the I6, with a 4-speed manual or 3-speed automatic optional on all engines. 1977 Concours models got a new 3-taillight lens scheme very similar to the larger [[Chevrolet Impala\|Impala]] with a [[Cadillac]]-esque front clip that included chrome squared-off headlight bezels and a more elegant-looking vertically-barred grille with extra chrome trim. The SS was dropped, but it would continue as the '''Nova Rally''', which was basically the same sporty-themed idea. Nova Rallys got a special unique grille that sported horizontal turn signals. Other models also got a slightly revised grille and all got a new dashboard with round gauges and an 80 MPH speedo.		The LN was replaced with the Nova '''Concours''' in 1976, and the Custom model was gone (temporarily). The grille was changed slightly, and the short-lived 262 V8 was replaced by the new 140 hp 5.0L (305 cid) 2bbl V8 and was standard on the Concours. The 165 hp 350-4 V8 remained the top engine option, the 350-2 was dropped. V8 models no longer had the metric callouts above the front side marker lights like the previous year. Transmissions included the 3-speed manual standard with the I6, with a 4-speed manual or 3-speed automatic optional on all engines. 1977 Concours models got a new 3-taillight lens scheme very similar to the larger [[Chevrolet Impala\|Impala]] with a [[Cadillac]]-esque front clip that included chrome squared-off headlight bezels and a more elegant-looking vertically-barred grille with extra chrome trim. The SS was dropped, but it would continue as the '''Nova Rally''', which was basically the same sporty-themed idea. Nova Rallys got a special unique grille that sported horizontal turn signals. Other models also got a slightly revised grille and all got a new dashboard with round gauges and an 80 MPH speedo.

	1978 Novas continued with little change, other than the '''Custom''' model returning as the base model. The 2-door, 3-door hatchback and 4-door sedan bodystyles, and Concours and Rally models, were still available. By now, however, the Nova was starting to fall out of favor with much of the buying public, largely due to increased competition from the new [[Ford Fairmont]] and even Chevrolet's own [[Chevrolet Malibu\|Malibu]], which was an all-new downsized model for 1978. Even though 1979 was a final abbreviated model year, the front end was nonetheless revised again with square headlights and a new horizontally-barred grille for the short run. The 9C1 police package was dropped for '79, along with the Rally model and 350 V8 engine. Production ended on December 22, 1978. The Nova was replaced by the all-new front wheel drive [[Chevrolet Citation\|Citation]] for 1980. The Nova name, however, would reappear again in 1985 on an unrelated model.		1978 Novas continued with little change, other than the '''Custom''' model returning as the base model. The 2-door, 3-door hatchback and 4-door sedan bodystyles, and Concours and Rally models, were still available. Intermittent wipers were a new option this year. By now, however, the Nova was starting to fall out of favor with much of the buying public, largely due to increased competition from the new [[Ford Fairmont]] and even Chevrolet's own [[Chevrolet Malibu\|Malibu]], which was an all-new downsized model for 1978. Even though 1979 was a final abbreviated model year, the front end was nonetheless revised again with square headlights and a new horizontally-barred grille for the short run. The 9C1 police package was dropped for '79, along with the Rally model and 350 V8 engine. Production ended on December 22, 1978. The Nova was replaced by the all-new front wheel drive [[Chevrolet Citation\|Citation]] for 1980. The Nova name, however, would reappear again in 1985 on an unrelated model.

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Yankee: /* Fourth generation (1975–1979) */

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Fourth generation (1975–1979)

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	The Nova lineup now ranged from the base, '''Custom''', and the luxury-themed '''LN''' ("Luxury Nova"). The Nova '''SS''' continued for 1975 and got a unique grille and requisite badges. Dashboards and other controls were virtually identical in layout compared to the previous generation. Power windows and locks were now an option for the first time in the Nova line. A high-performance 9C1 police version of the Nova was introduced for the 1975 model year, making it the first compact car certified for police duty in the U.S. Most were initially purchased by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department in 1976.		The Nova lineup now ranged from the base, '''Custom''', and the luxury-themed '''LN''' ("Luxury Nova"). The Nova '''SS''' continued for 1975 and got a unique grille and requisite badges. Dashboards and other controls were virtually identical in layout compared to the previous generation. Power windows and locks were now an option for the first time in the Nova line. A high-performance 9C1 police version of the Nova was introduced for the 1975 model year, making it the first compact car certified for police duty in the U.S. Most were initially purchased by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department in 1976.

	The LN was replaced with the Nova '''Concours''' in 1976, and the Custom model was gone (temporarily). The grille was changed slightly ~~(SS models now had horizontal turn signals)~~, and the short-lived 262 V8 was replaced by the new 140 hp 5.0L (305 cid) 2bbl V8 and was standard on the Concours. The 165 hp 350-4 V8 remained the top engine option, the 350-2 was dropped. V8 models no longer had the metric callouts above the front side marker lights like the previous year. Transmissions included the 3-speed manual standard with the I6, with a 4-speed manual or 3-speed automatic optional on all engines. 1977 Concours models got a new 3-taillight lens scheme very similar to the larger [[Chevrolet Impala\|Impala]] with a [[Cadillac]]-esque front clip that included chrome squared-off headlight bezels and a more elegant-looking vertically-barred grille with extra chrome trim. The SS was dropped, but it would continue as the '''Nova Rally''', which was basically the same sporty-themed idea. Other models also got a slightly revised grille and all got a new dashboard with round gauges and an 80 MPH speedo.		The LN was replaced with the Nova '''Concours''' in 1976, and the Custom model was gone (temporarily). The grille was changed slightly, and the short-lived 262 V8 was replaced by the new 140 hp 5.0L (305 cid) 2bbl V8 and was standard on the Concours. The 165 hp 350-4 V8 remained the top engine option, the 350-2 was dropped. V8 models no longer had the metric callouts above the front side marker lights like the previous year. Transmissions included the 3-speed manual standard with the I6, with a 4-speed manual or 3-speed automatic optional on all engines. 1977 Concours models got a new 3-taillight lens scheme very similar to the larger [[Chevrolet Impala\|Impala]] with a [[Cadillac]]-esque front clip that included chrome squared-off headlight bezels and a more elegant-looking vertically-barred grille with extra chrome trim. The SS was dropped, but it would continue as the '''Nova Rally''', which was basically the same sporty-themed idea. Nova Rallys got a special unique grille that sported horizontal turn signals. Other models also got a slightly revised grille and all got a new dashboard with round gauges and an 80 MPH speedo.

	1978 Novas continued with little change, other than the '''Custom''' model returning as the base model. The 2-door, 3-door hatchback and 4-door sedan bodystyles, and Concours and Rally models, were still available. By now, however, the Nova was starting to fall out of favor with much of the buying public, largely due to increased competition from the new [[Ford Fairmont]] and even Chevrolet's own [[Chevrolet Malibu\|Malibu]], which was an all-new downsized model for 1978. Even though 1979 was a final abbreviated model year, the front end was nonetheless revised again with square headlights and a new horizontally-barred grille for the short run. The 9C1 police package was dropped for '79, along with the Rally model and 350 V8 engine. Production ended on December 22, 1978. The Nova was replaced by the all-new front wheel drive [[Chevrolet Citation\|Citation]] for 1980. The Nova name, however, would reappear again in 1985 on an unrelated model.		1978 Novas continued with little change, other than the '''Custom''' model returning as the base model. The 2-door, 3-door hatchback and 4-door sedan bodystyles, and Concours and Rally models, were still available. By now, however, the Nova was starting to fall out of favor with much of the buying public, largely due to increased competition from the new [[Ford Fairmont]] and even Chevrolet's own [[Chevrolet Malibu\|Malibu]], which was an all-new downsized model for 1978. Even though 1979 was a final abbreviated model year, the front end was nonetheless revised again with square headlights and a new horizontally-barred grille for the short run. The 9C1 police package was dropped for '79, along with the Rally model and 350 V8 engine. Production ended on December 22, 1978. The Nova was replaced by the all-new front wheel drive [[Chevrolet Citation\|Citation]] for 1980. The Nova name, however, would reappear again in 1985 on an unrelated model.

Yankee: /* Fourth generation (1975–1979) */

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Fourth generation (1975–1979)

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	The Nova lineup now ranged from the base, '''Custom''', and the luxury-themed '''LN''' ("Luxury Nova"). The Nova '''SS''' continued for 1975 and got a unique grille and requisite badges. Dashboards and other controls were virtually identical in layout compared to the previous generation. Power windows and locks were now an option for the first time in the Nova line. A high-performance 9C1 police version of the Nova was introduced for the 1975 model year, making it the first compact car certified for police duty in the U.S. Most were initially purchased by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department in 1976.		The Nova lineup now ranged from the base, '''Custom''', and the luxury-themed '''LN''' ("Luxury Nova"). The Nova '''SS''' continued for 1975 and got a unique grille and requisite badges. Dashboards and other controls were virtually identical in layout compared to the previous generation. Power windows and locks were now an option for the first time in the Nova line. A high-performance 9C1 police version of the Nova was introduced for the 1975 model year, making it the first compact car certified for police duty in the U.S. Most were initially purchased by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department in 1976.

	The LN was replaced with the Nova '''Concours''' in 1976, and the Custom model was gone (temporarily). The grille was changed slightly, and the short-lived 262 V8 was replaced by the new 140 hp 5.0L (305 cid) 2bbl V8 and was standard on the Concours. The 165 hp 350-4 V8 remained the top engine option, the 350-2 was dropped. V8 models no longer had the metric callouts above the front side marker lights like the previous year. Transmissions included the 3-speed manual standard with the I6, with a 4-speed manual or 3-speed automatic optional on all engines. 1977 Concours models got a new 3-taillight lens scheme very similar to the larger [[Chevrolet Impala\|Impala]] with a [[Cadillac]]-esque front clip that included chrome squared-off headlight bezels and a more elegant-looking vertically-barred grille with extra chrome trim. The SS was dropped, but it would continue as the '''Nova Rally''', which was basically the same sporty-themed idea. Other models also got a slightly revised grille and all got a new dashboard with round gauges and an 80 MPH speedo.		The LN was replaced with the Nova '''Concours''' in 1976, and the Custom model was gone (temporarily). The grille was changed slightly (SS models now had horizontal turn signals), and the short-lived 262 V8 was replaced by the new 140 hp 5.0L (305 cid) 2bbl V8 and was standard on the Concours. The 165 hp 350-4 V8 remained the top engine option, the 350-2 was dropped. V8 models no longer had the metric callouts above the front side marker lights like the previous year. Transmissions included the 3-speed manual standard with the I6, with a 4-speed manual or 3-speed automatic optional on all engines. 1977 Concours models got a new 3-taillight lens scheme very similar to the larger [[Chevrolet Impala\|Impala]] with a [[Cadillac]]-esque front clip that included chrome squared-off headlight bezels and a more elegant-looking vertically-barred grille with extra chrome trim. The SS was dropped, but it would continue as the '''Nova Rally''', which was basically the same sporty-themed idea. Other models also got a slightly revised grille and all got a new dashboard with round gauges and an 80 MPH speedo.

	1978 Novas continued with little change, other than the '''Custom''' model returning as the base model. The 2-door, 3-door hatchback and 4-door sedan bodystyles, and Concours and Rally models, were still available. By now, however, the Nova was starting to fall out of favor with much of the buying public, largely due to increased competition from the new [[Ford Fairmont]] and even Chevrolet's own [[Chevrolet Malibu\|Malibu]], which was an all-new downsized model for 1978. Even though 1979 was a final abbreviated model year, the front end was nonetheless revised again with square headlights and a new horizontally-barred grille for the short run. The 9C1 police package was dropped for '79, along with the Rally model and 350 V8 engine. Production ended on December 22, 1978. The Nova was replaced by the all-new front wheel drive [[Chevrolet Citation\|Citation]] for 1980. The Nova name, however, would reappear again in 1985 on an unrelated model.		1978 Novas continued with little change, other than the '''Custom''' model returning as the base model. The 2-door, 3-door hatchback and 4-door sedan bodystyles, and Concours and Rally models, were still available. By now, however, the Nova was starting to fall out of favor with much of the buying public, largely due to increased competition from the new [[Ford Fairmont]] and even Chevrolet's own [[Chevrolet Malibu\|Malibu]], which was an all-new downsized model for 1978. Even though 1979 was a final abbreviated model year, the front end was nonetheless revised again with square headlights and a new horizontally-barred grille for the short run. The 9C1 police package was dropped for '79, along with the Rally model and 350 V8 engine. Production ended on December 22, 1978. The Nova was replaced by the all-new front wheel drive [[Chevrolet Citation\|Citation]] for 1980. The Nova name, however, would reappear again in 1985 on an unrelated model.

Yankee: /* Fourth generation (1975–1979) */

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Fourth generation (1975–1979)

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	The Nova lineup now ranged from the base, '''Custom''', and the luxury-themed '''LN''' ("Luxury Nova"). The Nova '''SS''' continued for 1975 and got a unique grille and requisite badges. Dashboards and other controls were virtually identical in layout compared to the previous generation. Power windows and locks were now an option for the first time in the Nova line. A high-performance 9C1 police version of the Nova was introduced for the 1975 model year, making it the first compact car certified for police duty in the U.S. Most were initially purchased by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department in 1976.		The Nova lineup now ranged from the base, '''Custom''', and the luxury-themed '''LN''' ("Luxury Nova"). The Nova '''SS''' continued for 1975 and got a unique grille and requisite badges. Dashboards and other controls were virtually identical in layout compared to the previous generation. Power windows and locks were now an option for the first time in the Nova line. A high-performance 9C1 police version of the Nova was introduced for the 1975 model year, making it the first compact car certified for police duty in the U.S. Most were initially purchased by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department in 1976.

	The LN was replaced with the Nova '''Concours''' in 1976, and the Custom model was gone (temporarily). The grille was changed slightly, and the short-lived 262 V8 was replaced by the new 140 hp 5.0L (305 cid) 2bbl V8 and was standard on the Concours. The 165 hp 350-4 V8 remained the top engine option, the 350-2 was dropped. Transmissions included the 3-speed manual standard with the I6, with a 4-speed manual or 3-speed automatic optional on all engines. 1977 Concours models got a new 3-taillight lens scheme very similar to the larger [[Chevrolet Impala\|Impala]] with a [[Cadillac]]-esque front clip that included chrome squared-off headlight bezels and a more elegant-looking vertically-barred grille with extra chrome trim. The SS was dropped, but it would continue as the '''Nova Rally''', which was basically the same sporty-themed idea. Other models also got a slightly revised grille and all got a new dashboard with round gauges and an 80 MPH speedo.		The LN was replaced with the Nova '''Concours''' in 1976, and the Custom model was gone (temporarily). The grille was changed slightly, and the short-lived 262 V8 was replaced by the new 140 hp 5.0L (305 cid) 2bbl V8 and was standard on the Concours. The 165 hp 350-4 V8 remained the top engine option, the 350-2 was dropped. V8 models no longer had the metric callouts above the front side marker lights like the previous year. Transmissions included the 3-speed manual standard with the I6, with a 4-speed manual or 3-speed automatic optional on all engines. 1977 Concours models got a new 3-taillight lens scheme very similar to the larger [[Chevrolet Impala\|Impala]] with a [[Cadillac]]-esque front clip that included chrome squared-off headlight bezels and a more elegant-looking vertically-barred grille with extra chrome trim. The SS was dropped, but it would continue as the '''Nova Rally''', which was basically the same sporty-themed idea. Other models also got a slightly revised grille and all got a new dashboard with round gauges and an 80 MPH speedo.

	1978 Novas continued with little change, other than the '''Custom''' model returning as the base model. The 2-door, 3-door hatchback and 4-door sedan bodystyles, and Concours and Rally models, were still available. By now, however, the Nova was starting to fall out of favor with much of the buying public, largely due to increased competition from the new [[Ford Fairmont]] and even Chevrolet's own [[Chevrolet Malibu\|Malibu]], which was an all-new downsized model for 1978. Even though 1979 was a final abbreviated model year, the front end was nonetheless revised again with square headlights and a new horizontally-barred grille for the short run. The 9C1 police package was dropped for '79, along with the Rally model and 350 V8 engine. Production ended on December 22, 1978. The Nova was replaced by the all-new front wheel drive [[Chevrolet Citation\|Citation]] for 1980. The Nova name, however, would reappear again in 1985 on an unrelated model.		1978 Novas continued with little change, other than the '''Custom''' model returning as the base model. The 2-door, 3-door hatchback and 4-door sedan bodystyles, and Concours and Rally models, were still available. By now, however, the Nova was starting to fall out of favor with much of the buying public, largely due to increased competition from the new [[Ford Fairmont]] and even Chevrolet's own [[Chevrolet Malibu\|Malibu]], which was an all-new downsized model for 1978. Even though 1979 was a final abbreviated model year, the front end was nonetheless revised again with square headlights and a new horizontally-barred grille for the short run. The 9C1 police package was dropped for '79, along with the Rally model and 350 V8 engine. Production ended on December 22, 1978. The Nova was replaced by the all-new front wheel drive [[Chevrolet Citation\|Citation]] for 1980. The Nova name, however, would reappear again in 1985 on an unrelated model.

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	The Nova lineup now ranged from the base, '''Custom''', and the luxury-themed '''LN''' ("Luxury Nova"). The Nova '''SS''' continued for 1975 and got a unique grille and requisite badges. Dashboards and other controls were virtually identical in layout compared to the previous generation. Power windows and locks were now an option for the first time in the Nova line. A high-performance 9C1 police version of the Nova was introduced for the 1975 model year, making it the first compact car certified for police duty in the U.S. Most were initially purchased by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department in 1976.		The Nova lineup now ranged from the base, '''Custom''', and the luxury-themed '''LN''' ("Luxury Nova"). The Nova '''SS''' continued for 1975 and got a unique grille and requisite badges. Dashboards and other controls were virtually identical in layout compared to the previous generation. Power windows and locks were now an option for the first time in the Nova line. A high-performance 9C1 police version of the Nova was introduced for the 1975 model year, making it the first compact car certified for police duty in the U.S. Most were initially purchased by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department in 1976.

	The LN was replaced with the Nova '''Concours''' in 1976, and the Custom model was gone (temporarily). The grille was changed slightly, and the short-lived 262 V8 was replaced by the new 5.0L (305 cid) V8 and was standard on the Concours. The 350 V8 remained the top engine option. Transmissions included the 3-speed manual standard with the I6, with a 4-speed manual or 3-speed automatic optional~~. The 305 could have a 4-speed manual or automatic, while the 350 was automatic only~~. 1977 Concours models got a new 3-taillight lens scheme very similar to the larger [[Chevrolet Impala\|Impala]] with a [[Cadillac]]-esque front clip that included chrome squared-off headlight bezels and a more elegant-looking vertically-barred grille with extra chrome trim. The SS was dropped, but it would continue as the '''Nova Rally''', which was basically the same sporty-themed idea. Other models also got a slightly revised grille and all got a new dashboard with round gauges and an 80 MPH speedo.		The LN was replaced with the Nova '''Concours''' in 1976, and the Custom model was gone (temporarily). The grille was changed slightly, and the short-lived 262 V8 was replaced by the new 140 hp 5.0L (305 cid) 2bbl V8 and was standard on the Concours. The 165 hp 350-4 V8 remained the top engine option, the 350-2 was dropped. Transmissions included the 3-speed manual standard with the I6, with a 4-speed manual or 3-speed automatic optional on all engines. 1977 Concours models got a new 3-taillight lens scheme very similar to the larger [[Chevrolet Impala\|Impala]] with a [[Cadillac]]-esque front clip that included chrome squared-off headlight bezels and a more elegant-looking vertically-barred grille with extra chrome trim. The SS was dropped, but it would continue as the '''Nova Rally''', which was basically the same sporty-themed idea. Other models also got a slightly revised grille and all got a new dashboard with round gauges and an 80 MPH speedo.

	1978 Novas continued with little change, other than the '''Custom''' model returning as the base model. The 2-door, 3-door hatchback and 4-door sedan bodystyles, and Concours and Rally models, were still available. By now, however, the Nova was starting to fall out of favor with much of the buying public, largely due to increased competition from the new [[Ford Fairmont]] and even Chevrolet's own [[Chevrolet Malibu\|Malibu]], which was an all-new downsized model for 1978. Even though 1979 was a final abbreviated model year, the front end was nonetheless revised again with square headlights and a new horizontally-barred grille for the short run. The 9C1 police package was dropped for '79, along with the Rally model and 350 V8 engine. Production ended on December 22, 1978. The Nova was replaced by the all-new front wheel drive [[Chevrolet Citation\|Citation]] for 1980. The Nova name, however, would reappear again in 1985 on an unrelated model.		1978 Novas continued with little change, other than the '''Custom''' model returning as the base model. The 2-door, 3-door hatchback and 4-door sedan bodystyles, and Concours and Rally models, were still available. By now, however, the Nova was starting to fall out of favor with much of the buying public, largely due to increased competition from the new [[Ford Fairmont]] and even Chevrolet's own [[Chevrolet Malibu\|Malibu]], which was an all-new downsized model for 1978. Even though 1979 was a final abbreviated model year, the front end was nonetheless revised again with square headlights and a new horizontally-barred grille for the short run. The 9C1 police package was dropped for '79, along with the Rally model and 350 V8 engine. Production ended on December 22, 1978. The Nova was replaced by the all-new front wheel drive [[Chevrolet Citation\|Citation]] for 1980. The Nova name, however, would reappear again in 1985 on an unrelated model.

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	A completely redesigned Nova was introduced in 1975. Bodystyles were still the 2-door coupe, 3-door hatchback and 4-door sedans. Base coupes, including the hatchback, had fixed side windows (or optional flip-out windows) and simulated vertical vents on the B-pillar (sedans would have simulated horizontal vents at the bottom of the C-pillar). The new Nova still rode the same 111" wheelbase as before. Engines this year were the standard 105 hp 250 cid I6 carried over from the previous generations, a new 110 hp 4.3L (262 cid) 2bbl V8, a 145 hp 350-2 and 155 hp 350-4 V8 were optional. All models now had catalytic converters requiring unleaded gasoline. V8 models had metric engine callouts above the front side-marker lights. The front suspension and subframe assembly was similar to the one used in the second-generation GM F-body ([[Chevrolet Camaro\|Camaro]], [[Pontiac Firebird\|Firebird]]), whereas the rear axle and suspension were carried over from the 1968-74 generation.		A completely redesigned Nova was introduced in 1975. Bodystyles were still the 2-door coupe, 3-door hatchback and 4-door sedans. Base coupes, including the hatchback, had fixed side windows (or optional flip-out windows) and simulated vertical vents on the B-pillar (sedans would have simulated horizontal vents at the bottom of the C-pillar). The new Nova still rode the same 111" wheelbase as before. Engines this year were the standard 105 hp 250 cid I6 carried over from the previous generations, a new 110 hp 4.3L (262 cid) 2bbl V8, a 145 hp 350-2 and 155 hp 350-4 V8 were optional. All models now had catalytic converters requiring unleaded gasoline. V8 models had metric engine callouts above the front side-marker lights. The front suspension and subframe assembly was similar to the one used in the second-generation GM F-body ([[Chevrolet Camaro\|Camaro]], [[Pontiac Firebird\|Firebird]]), whereas the rear axle and suspension were carried over from the 1968-74 generation.

	The Nova lineup now ranged from the ~~stripped-down '''S''' model,~~ base, '''Custom''', and the luxury-themed '''LN''' ("Luxury Nova"). The Nova '''SS''' continued for 1975 and got a unique grille and requisite badges. Dashboards and other controls were virtually identical in layout compared to the previous generation. Power windows and locks were now an option for the first time in the Nova line. A high-performance 9C1 police version of the Nova was introduced for the 1975 model year, making it the first compact car certified for police duty in the U.S. Most were initially purchased by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department in 1976.		The Nova lineup now ranged from the base, '''Custom''', and the luxury-themed '''LN''' ("Luxury Nova"). The Nova '''SS''' continued for 1975 and got a unique grille and requisite badges. Dashboards and other controls were virtually identical in layout compared to the previous generation. Power windows and locks were now an option for the first time in the Nova line. A high-performance 9C1 police version of the Nova was introduced for the 1975 model year, making it the first compact car certified for police duty in the U.S. Most were initially purchased by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department in 1976.

	The LN was replaced with the Nova '''Concours''' in 1976, and the Custom model was gone (temporarily). The grille was changed slightly, and the short-lived 262 V8 was replaced by the new 5.0L (305 cid) V8 and was standard on the Concours. The 350 V8 remained the top engine option. Transmissions included the 3-speed manual standard with the I6, with a 4-speed manual or 3-speed automatic optional. The 305 could have a 4-speed manual or automatic, while the 350 was automatic only. 1977 Concours models got a new 3-taillight lens scheme very similar to the larger [[Chevrolet Impala\|Impala]] with a [[Cadillac]]-esque front clip that included chrome squared-off headlight bezels and a more elegant-looking vertically-barred grille with extra chrome trim. The SS was dropped, but it would continue as the '''Nova Rally''', which was basically the same sporty-themed idea. Other models also got a slightly revised grille and all got a new dashboard with round gauges and an 80 MPH speedo.		The LN was replaced with the Nova '''Concours''' in 1976, and the Custom model was gone (temporarily). The grille was changed slightly, and the short-lived 262 V8 was replaced by the new 5.0L (305 cid) V8 and was standard on the Concours. The 350 V8 remained the top engine option. Transmissions included the 3-speed manual standard with the I6, with a 4-speed manual or 3-speed automatic optional. The 305 could have a 4-speed manual or automatic, while the 350 was automatic only. 1977 Concours models got a new 3-taillight lens scheme very similar to the larger [[Chevrolet Impala\|Impala]] with a [[Cadillac]]-esque front clip that included chrome squared-off headlight bezels and a more elegant-looking vertically-barred grille with extra chrome trim. The SS was dropped, but it would continue as the '''Nova Rally''', which was basically the same sporty-themed idea. Other models also got a slightly revised grille and all got a new dashboard with round gauges and an 80 MPH speedo.