1965-1972 Chevrolet Nova SS Specs
Though Chevy’s Nova Super
Sport was never a style leader, it was the compact for serious speed enthusiasts. Get specifications on the Nova SS model years 1965-1972:
 The all-new 1968 Chevrolet Nova SS had a 350-cid V-8. This body style carried through 1972 with few changes. |
| Engine Type | V-8/Small Block | V-8/ Small block |
| Displacement (cid) | 283 | 350 |
| Horsepower @ rpm: | 195 @ 4800 220 @ 4800 275 @ 4800 ('66-'67) | 295 @ 4800 |
| Torque (pounds/feet) @ rpm | 285 @ 2400 295 @ 3200 355 @ 3200 ('66-'67) | 380 @ 3200 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.25:1 | 10.25:1 |
| Bore (inches) | 3.87 | 4.00 |
| Stroke (inches) | 3.00 | 3.48 |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | Hydraulic |
| Availability | 1965-67 | 1968 |
| Engine Type | V-8/Small Block | V-8/ Small block |
| Displacement (cid) | 350 | 327 |
| Horsepower @ rpm: | 255 @ 4800 (1969) 250 @ 4800 (1970) 300 @ 4800 (1969-70) 245 @ 4800 (1971) 270 @ 4800 (1971) 200 @ 4400 (1972) | 250 @ 4400 (1965) 300 @ 5000 (1965) 350 @ 5800 (1966)*** |
| Torque (pounds/feet) @ rpm | 365 @ 3200 (1969) 345 @ 2800 (1970) 380 @ 3200 (1969-70) 350 @ 2800 (1971) 360 @ 3200 (1971) 300 @ 2800 (1972) | 350 @ 2800 (1965) 360 @ 3200 (1965) 360 @ 3600 (1966)*** |
| Compression Ratio | 10.25:1/9.0:1*/8.5:1** | 10.0:1/10.25:1 |
| Bore (inches) | 4.00 | 3.00 |
| Stroke (inches) | 3.48 | 3.25 |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | Hydraulic |
| Availability | 1969-72 | 1965-67 |
*All 1969-70 with two-barrel carburetor.
**All 1971-72
***L79 option with 11.0:1 compression.
Times*:
| 0-60 mph (sec) | 7.2 |
| 0-100 mph (sec) | 18.2 |
| 1/4-mile (sec) | 15.1 @ 93 mph |
| Top speed (mph) | N/A |
| Axle ratio | 3.31:1 |
| Engine type | 327/360 |
| Model year | 1966 |
*Source: Car Life (1966)
Times*:
| 0-60 mph (sec) | 5.8 (est) |
| 0-100 mph (sec) | 12.8 (est) |
| 1/4-mile (sec) | 13.87 @ 105.14 mph |
| Top speed (mph) | 115 (est) |
| Axle ratio | 3.55:1 |
| Engine type | 396/375 |
| Model year | 1969 |
*Source: Hot Rod (1969)
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