Chevrolet Nova
S-body · 1985–1988 · 4 model years · 3 trims
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Photo: 1988 Chevrolet Nova sedan, front right, 08-02-2025 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1987 Chevrolet Nova sedan in White, front right, 08-22-2026 2 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1986-1988 Chevrolet Nova sedan -- 11-26-2011 by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Chevrolet nova 1986 by Sinteriano, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1987 Chevrolet Nova sedan in White, rear right, 08-22-2026 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 1988 Chevrolet Nova sedan, front right, 08-02-2025 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1987 Chevrolet Nova sedan in White, front right, 08-22-2026 2 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1986-1988 Chevrolet Nova sedan -- 11-26-2011 by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chevrolet nova 1986 by Sinteriano, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1987 Chevrolet Nova sedan in White, rear right, 08-22-2026 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | |||||||
| Sedan · Sedan | 1.6L inline-4, 2-barrel carbureted (FFS) | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 26/33 (29) | $9,085 |
| Hatchback · Hatchback | 1.6L inline-4, 2-barrel carbureted (FFS) | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 26/33 (29) | $9,340 |
| Twin Cam Sedan · Sedan | 1.6L inline-4, fuel injected (FFS) | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/27 (24) | $11,685 |
| 1987 | |||||||
| Sedan · Sedan | 1.6L inline-4, naturally aspirated (FFS) | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 25/33 (28) | $8,838 |
| Hatchback · Hatchback | 1.6L inline-4, naturally aspirated (FFS) | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 25/33 (28) | $9,090 |
| 1986 | |||||||
| Sedan · Sedan | 1.6L inline-4, naturally aspirated (FFS) | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 26/33 (29) | $8,015 |
| Hatchback · Hatchback | 1.6L inline-4, naturally aspirated (FFS) | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 26/33 (29) | $8,249 |
| 1985 | |||||||
| Sedan · Sedan | 1.6L inline-4, naturally aspirated (FFS) | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 26/34 (29) | $7,488 |
Safety & recalls by model year
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.