35 Vauxhall Nova 3 d Hatch (PreFacelift - Opel Corsa A) (1989)
Vauxhall Nova (1st Gen) (1983-93) Engine 1196cc S4 OC Production 446,462
Registration Number G 776 RWL (Lincoln)
VAUXHALL SET
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The Vauxhall Nova, was the twin to the first generation Opel Corsa a Spanish built super-mini, marketed by GM to compete with the Ford Fiesta, launched seven years earlier, and replaced the ageing Vauxhall Chevette.
Known throughout Europe as a Opel Corsa A. The first engines ranged through 1.0ltr 45bhp, 1.2ltr. 55bhp, 1.3ltr 70bhp and a 1.4ltr. 75bhp. In 1987 a 1.6 multi-point injection engine was added to the range along with a 1.5 litre Isuzu derived Diesel.
A rare "Sport" model was produced from 1983 in order to homologate for the sub 1,300 cc class of Group A for the British Rally Championship. These sport models had SR suspension, SR engine with twin Weber 40 DCOE carburettors, a bespoke camshaft, close ratio GTE gearbox, and few luxuries. This gave 93 hp and a top speed of 112 mph (180 km/h) with a 0-60 mph time of 8.9 seconds. These are by far the rarest models (500 produced) and thus acquire a high market price if one does become available.
The Ciorsa sold well in Britain from the outset, Vauxhall dropped the "Nova" name in 1993 when their version of the Opel Corsa B débuted, and later models were sold as the Vauxhall Corsa instead. This was the second Vauxhall to adopt the same model name as the Opel version, the first being the Senator.
The Corsa and Nova received a minor facelift from September 1990 for the 1991 model year, with new bumpers, headlights, grille, and interior
The second generation Corsa B was introduced in 1993, in the UK the new model was now known as a Corsa, with Vauxhall dropping the Nova name cars were known either as Vauxhall or Opel Corsa
GONE IN SIX Seconds
The Nova was also a favourite of joy riders, owing to the cars minimal vehicle security, a noteable floor being that upon gaining entry all the villain had to do was remove the hazard warning swith, reinsert it upside down and the ignition would come on without any clear explanation, then start the car with a simple bump start
Many thanks for a fantabulous 35,312,400 views
3hot at Seighford Airfield Car Show, near Stafford 10:05:2015 Ref 106-35
35 Vauxhall Nova 3 d Hatch (PreFacelift - Opel Corsa A) (1989)
Vauxhall Nova (1st Gen) (1983-93) Engine 1196cc S4 OC Production 446,462
Registration Number G 776 RWL (Lincoln)
VAUXHALL SET
www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623863172810...
The Vauxhall Nova, was the twin to the first generation Opel Corsa a Spanish built super-mini, marketed by GM to compete with the Ford Fiesta, launched seven years earlier, and replaced the ageing Vauxhall Chevette.
Known throughout Europe as a Opel Corsa A. The first engines ranged through 1.0ltr 45bhp, 1.2ltr. 55bhp, 1.3ltr 70bhp and a 1.4ltr. 75bhp. In 1987 a 1.6 multi-point injection engine was added to the range along with a 1.5 litre Isuzu derived Diesel.
A rare "Sport" model was produced from 1983 in order to homologate for the sub 1,300 cc class of Group A for the British Rally Championship. These sport models had SR suspension, SR engine with twin Weber 40 DCOE carburettors, a bespoke camshaft, close ratio GTE gearbox, and few luxuries. This gave 93 hp and a top speed of 112 mph (180 km/h) with a 0-60 mph time of 8.9 seconds. These are by far the rarest models (500 produced) and thus acquire a high market price if one does become available.
The Ciorsa sold well in Britain from the outset, Vauxhall dropped the "Nova" name in 1993 when their version of the Opel Corsa B débuted, and later models were sold as the Vauxhall Corsa instead. This was the second Vauxhall to adopt the same model name as the Opel version, the first being the Senator.
The Corsa and Nova received a minor facelift from September 1990 for the 1991 model year, with new bumpers, headlights, grille, and interior
The second generation Corsa B was introduced in 1993, in the UK the new model was now known as a Corsa, with Vauxhall dropping the Nova name cars were known either as Vauxhall or Opel Corsa
GONE IN SIX Seconds
The Nova was also a favourite of joy riders, owing to the cars minimal vehicle security, a noteable floor being that upon gaining entry all the villain had to do was remove the hazard warning swith, reinsert it upside down and the ignition would come on without any clear explanation, then start the car with a simple bump start
Many thanks for a fantabulous 35,312,400 views
3hot at Seighford Airfield Car Show, near Stafford 10:05:2015 Ref 106-35