A 1.6 L multi point fuel-injected engine with 101 PS (74 kW) at 5600 rpm (98 PS or 72 kW in the catalysed version) and capable of 186 km/h (116 mph) was added to the Corsa/Nova at the 1987 Frankfurt Motor Show, giving decent performance and being badged as a GSi ("Nova GTE" in pre-facelift models in the United Kingdom, later models were all ...

Oct 12, 2023 · The Vauxhall Nova Turbo conversion has always been a popular choice among car enthusiasts. The combination of the Nova’s lightweight frame with the power of a turbocharged engine makes for an exhilarating driving experience.

Engines ranged from 1.0-litre, through 1.2, 1.3 and 1.4-litre petrol units to 1.5-litre diesel and turbo diesel engines; there was also the sporty 1.6 for the GTEi. This model was rebadged GSi after the 1990 facelift, which, amongst other specification changes, brought a new front grille and clear indicators with slimmer headlamps to all models.

Buckle up for my first drive in a 300bhp 2.0L Turbo Nova! This Vauxhall Nova with a c20let engine swap is in mint condition and almost too powerful to handle...

KeithRobinson's Vauxhall Nova - Turbo (1985) Engine: C20LET VXpro engine from Vauxhall Dealer, APR big end bolts, uprated metal tensioners, Rebuilt F28 Gearbox with Quaiffe ATB Diff, Billet Lightened flywheel, Alloy bottom pully, Hybrid Turbo, Bespoke Equal length shafts, uprated hubs, JP 2.5" SS Exhaust, Custom alloy intercooler and radiator ...

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In this video I demonstrate the power of the Nova on a drag strip. Featuring 0-60mph, 0-100mph & 1/4 miles times. Faster than a standard Lamborghini Diablo, ...

A handy little car that serves equally well as either a first car, practical runabout or a performance car, as the Nova will accept larger engines from other Vauxhalls, up to the 2.0l 16v Turbo from the Calibra.

Oct 12, 2015 · Back in 1994, Jon Shield from Courtenay built a green 16v turbo Nova. It was the first of it's kind and is a bit of a legend on the scene. A Calypso red GTE Nova which had been turbocharged by Courtenay (1.6 turbo), owned by Mark Watts soon got booked in for the full treatment (1996).