Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1971 Nova.
This reference page examines the 1971 Chevrolet Nova, treating it as a defined model-year subject within the Nova line. The 1971 Nova serves as a fixed point for researchers studying the vehicle's design, engineering, and place in the model's broader history. By framing this specific year, the overview provides a baseline for comparing how the Nova evolved across its production run.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 186.2 in |
| Overall width | 71.3 in |
| Overall height | 51.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.1 in |
| Curb weight | 2864 lb |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Nova of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | LN Sedan 5.7L V8 | 10.30 sec | 18.00 sec | 145 hp | RWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Remedy:
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.
Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.