1977 Chevrolet Nova 4-Door Sedan

Minor changes for the 1977 model year included a more modern round gauge cluster to replace the long sweeping speedometer, and a revised dash panel which changed to a flatter design. Some new colors were offered - as with the rest of the Chevy models - and some small trim added.

Body choices for the fourth generation (1975-1979) of the Chevy Nova included the very popular 2-door coupe, a 3-door hatchback, and a 4-door sedan - like this one.

Three engines and four transmissions were available for every 1977 Chevrolet Nova. Buyers could choose from a 110-horsepower 250-cubic-inch inline six, a 145-horsepower 305 cubic-inch two-barrel V-8, or a 170-horsepower 350 cubic-inch four-barrel V-8. Shifting was accomplished by three-speed or four-speed automatic or four-speed manual transmissions.

Novas might also be equipped with a heavy-duty suspension or the F41 sport suspension. A surprising number of police departments ordered Novas with either a 305- or 350-cubic-inch V-8 engine, following the lead of the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department, which had given the compacts an exhaustive evaluation.

Nova manufactured by Chevrolet

Omega manufactured by Oldsmobile

Ventura manufactured by Pontiac

Apollo manufactured by Buick

Take the first letter of each model and it spells out NOVA, each were pretty much identical cars with a few trim differences.

250 cubic-inch inline six-cylinder engine

110 horsepower

3-speed automatic transmission

111-inch wheelbase

180,300 Nova 4-Door Sedans were produced in 1977