During the 2014 SEMA Show, Chevrolet surprised guests with the announcement of an LTG 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder crate engine. The engine was meant to offer a very different alternative for classic car builders, and Chevrolet showed off the possibilities with its 1967 Nova 2.0.
The 1967 Chevy Nova graced the Hot Rod Power Tour earlier this year, complete with 2.0-liter turbo-four power. Now, Chevrolet wants to follow up its 2014 announcement with a real-life application, as the brand has announced the 1967 Nova will be on display during the 2015 SEMA Show.
With a curb-weight of 3,100, the Nova made its case as one of the quickest vehicles during its time, with potent 327 iron-block V8 power. Now, however, the all-aluminum LTG 2.0-liter turbo-four cranks out 272 hp, down only three ponies from the original 275 hp, and surpassing the 195 hp found in the Chevy II.
The modern powertrain will spring the 1967 Nova from o-60 in merely 6.2 seconds.
Other than the seemingly sacrilegious powerplant, the 1967 Nova is home to more than a few other modern touches. Those include a billet aluminum grille, narrowed and tucked bumpers, shaved door handles with electronic latch releases, custom 17-inch Z/28-style wheels – in a satin bronze finish – and four-wheel disc brakes. The suspension has been updated with height-adjustable air bags, front and rear, and a triangulated four-link design in the rear.
The 1967 Nova 2.0 will be on display alongside more than 20 other Chevrolet concept vehicles, including the Red Line family of vehicles, and the 2016 Camaro Red Accent and Black Accent concepts.
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I think that the 67 nova ss is the perfect car for chevy to retro. It would probably fit on the alpha platform and you could make it upgradeable. Tons of performance parts to make it your own. It would sell like hot cakes
What is left out here is how much torque the little engine has. It has a larger and flatter torque curve than the original engine.
Also an additional 50-75 HP can be had emissions legal with only an upgrade to the Maps and a flash on the computer for more boost. This engine will handle 23 PSI all day but will require premium only. 300 HP and 340 FT LBS are easy to achieve.
Well if you want the “hey that’s different” at car shows this will do the trick.
The only real issue is the lack of a good sound coming out. I love my Turbo but it is not the best sounding exhaust sound.
And that’s something that isn’t the problem of a “turbo” nor that of a “four cylinder”. It’s a problem in development of the entire exhaust system. Mercedes managed to get a great-sounding exhaust from the CLA45 AMG’s 2.0L Turbo four, and GM can do the same. The problem is that GM doesn’t try, or hasn’t made it a priority, which is a shame.
What i can’t understand is that the Nova at only 3100 pounds ,why a 0 > 60 in 6.2 , where as the Cadlliac ATS can do it med 5 and it weight is 3400 + pounds
That’s what I was thinking 6.2 seconds seems a bit slow. Chevy says the 2016 Camaro can do 0 to 60 in 5.4 seconds and it’s heavier. And you can save $1000 if you use The LS3 instead. The LTG weighs 390 pounds LS3 weighs 415 pounds. The LTG may be a great engine when it’s built into a Camaro or Malibu. But for an engine swap it doesn’t make a lot of sense compared to a traditional small block Chevy.