Dacia Nova

Dacia Nova
Overview
Manufacturer	Dacia
Production	1995–2000
Model years	1995–1996 (523) 1996–2000 (524)
Assembly	Mioveni, Romania
Body and chassis
Class	Supermini (B)
Body style	5-door hatchback
Layout	FF layout
Powertrain
Engine	1.4 L I4 1.6 L I4
Transmission	5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,475 mm (97.4 in)
Length	4,030 mm (159 in)
Width	1,640 mm (65 in)
Height	1,430 mm (56 in)
Curb weight	940 kg (2,072 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Dacia 1300
Successor	Dacia SupeRNova

The Dacia Nova (Romanian pronunciation: [ˈdat͡ʃia]) was a small family car manufactured by Romanian auto maker Dacia from 1995 to 1999/2000.

History

Dacia Nova was the first in-house developed Dacia model and it was intended to replace the Renault 12-based "Berlina"(Sedan) and "Break" (Estate) range, although it was now a small liftback/fastback, rather than a three-box sedan and conventional estate. Work for this model had started in the 1980s, this being the reason why the car looked outdated since it first left the factory, in 1995.^[1] The next year, the more modern looking and more popular, face-lifted version was introduced.

Although an in-house design, started in 1983, the first generation Nova closely resembled the Renault 11 and the Peugeot 309, especially from a side and the rear. Renault origin could only be traced in the Cléon OHV engines. Whilst the styling is similar to the Peugeot 309 and the Renault 11, there is no common part between the two models and the Nova.

The liftback/fastback body, housed a transversely mounted, front-engined, front-wheel-drive layout, offering 5-doors and 5 seats. The engine was the old Cleon based unit from the rest of the Dacia range, although the 1.6l GT version was fuel injected with a Bosch MonoMotronic, in 1998 (hence GTi). The GT version was fueled by a double-barreled Carfil carburettor, sourced from the Oltcit supermini, which offered very good performance but at the expense of a rather high fuel consumption. ^[2][3]

Dacia Nova was appreciated for its good road manners, light weight and strong engine.

Although more modern in every way than the classic Dacia range, bodywork quality was generally worse, there was less boot space and the Nova was more expensive. All these combined, ensured that the Nova was never a bestseller in the Dacia family and not many examples live today. It was replaced by the SupeRNova in the year 2000.

Engines

Name	Capacity	Type	Power	Torque	Top speed	City consumption	Highway consumption
1.4 GLi	1397 cm3	8 valves OHV	46 kW (63 PS) at 5250 rpm	102 N·m (75 lb·ft) at 3000 rpm	150 km/h (93 mph)	10 L/100 km (28 mpg-imp; 24 mpg-US)	5.8 L/100 km (49 mpg-imp; 41 mpg-US)
1.6 GT	1557 cm3	8 valves OHV	54 kW (73 PS) at 5000 rpm	125 N·m (92 lb·ft) at 2500 rpm	160 km/h (99 mph)	11 L/100 km (26 mpg-imp; 21 mpg-US)	6 L/100 km (47 mpg-imp; 39 mpg-US)
1.6 GTi	1557 cm3	8 valves OHV	54 kW (73 PS) at 5000 rpm	125 N·m (92 lb·ft) at 2500 rpm	160 km/h (99 mph)	10 L/100 km (28 mpg-imp; 24 mpg-US)	6 L/100 km (47 mpg-imp; 39 mpg-US)

See also

• Dacia SupeRNova
• Dacia Solenza

References

1. "Dacia Nova". Romanian Cars. Retrieved 17 November 2009.
2. "Dacia Nova 1.4 specifications". Carinfo. Retrieved 17 November 2009.
3. "Dacia Nova 1.6 specifications". Carinfo. Retrieved 17 November 2009.

External links

• Dacia Nova at AutomobileRomanesti.ro