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GTE 16v

Nova (1983-1993) · 1988–1993FWDHatchback

The Nova GTE 16v is a front-wheel-drive three-door hatchback with five seats, built from 1988 to 1993. A naturally aspirated 1.6-litre 16-valve four-cylinder makes 100 PS and 148 Nm through a 5-speed manual. It reaches 100 km/h in 9.0 seconds and tops out at 185 km/h. Weight is 840 kg.

99 hpPower

9.0 s0-100 km/h

185 km/hTop Speed

1988-1993Year

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Specifications

Powertrain

Engineering details

Engine1.6L I4 16v petrol

Displacement1.6 L

Cylinders4

AspirationNaturally aspirated

FuelPetrol

Transmission5-speed Manual

DrivetrainFWD

Performance

Numbers that matter

Power99 hp

Torque148 Nm

0-100 km/h9.0 s

Top speed185 km/h

Weight840 kg

Dimensions & body

Length3620 mm

Width1530 mm

Height1360 mm

Wheelbase2343 mm

BodyHatchback

Doors3

Seats5

STORY

The Nova was Vauxhall's supermini from 1983 to 1993, sold as the Opel Corsa A across the rest of Europe. Built in Zaragoza, Spain, it was offered in hatchback and saloon forms and became a very popular first car in Britain. Sporty GTE and GSi versions made it a favourite of the 1980s hot-hatch and modifying scene.

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