Nova 1.2 Apr 2026

The 1.2-litre overhead-cam engine typically produced around 55 brake horsepower (bhp). While this sounds low today, it was considered very flexible and energetic for a car weighing only around 800 kilos.

The 1.2 engine is robust and often modified by owners to increase performance, or used as a clean shell for engine swaps, though many purists appreciate the stock efficiency. Reliability & Running Costs Nova 1.2

Simple, "old-school" mechanicals mean it can be maintained easily by anyone with a basic set of tools and a Haynes manual. Practicality & Handling 1984 Vauxhall Nova Reviews - Carsurvey.org "unfussed" performance for its time.

Described as "sprightly" around town, with decent, "unfussed" performance for its time. Nova 1.2