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1970 Chevrolet Nova SS 396 2DR Coupe

2dr Coupe

$3,200 MSRP
6.6L V-8 OHV
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
6.3 sec

0-60 mph

14.2 sec

@ 104 mph

Horsepower • Torque
375 hp

Power

415 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,400 lbs

Rear-wheel Drive

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1970 Chevrolet Nova SS 396 2DR Coupe
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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

1970

Make:

Chevrolet

Model:

Nova

Trim:

SS 396 2DR Coupe

Style:

2dr Coupe

Base Price:

$3,200

Drive:

Rear-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,400 lbs

Length:

189.4 in.

Width:

72.4 in.

Height:

52.9 in.

Wheelbase:

111 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.5

Weight Distribution:

Front: 58.0% | Rear: 42.0%

Fuel:

18 gal.

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

375 hp @ 5,600 rpm

Torque:

415 ft-lbs @ 3,600 rpm

Engine:

6.6L V-8 OHV

Displacement:

6.6 liters

Engine Config:

Front

Redline:

6,500 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

6.29 sec

0-60 mph:

6.72 sec

0-100 mph (1ft):

12.49 sec

0-100 mph:

12.92 sec

60-130 mph:

15.25 sec

Top Speed:

134 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

9.46 sec @ 80.2 mph

¼ mile:

14.18 sec @ 103.6 mph

½ mile:

21.74 sec @ 130.1 mph

1 mile:

35.25 sec @ 133.5 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P205/70R14

Rear Tires:

P205/70R14

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

4-speed Manual

Final Drive:

3.55

Gear Ratios

1: 2.2

2: 1.64

3: 1.28

4: 1

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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