By 1979, the Chevrolet Nova had run its course. While the 1979 Nova model received a restyled front end with revised square headlights, new horizontal bar grille, chrome hood and fender moldings, and new front bumper filler panels, it only lasted through this model year.
Nova Customs received an upgraded acoustic package with increased sound-deadening material, a better headliner and a handful of other luxuries. Novas with the Rally Package were still available for the limited run (production ceased for the 1979 model in December of 1978), this time making use of the same front end configuration and grille as the other Nova models.
Going into 1980, the Nova was replaced by the front-wheel-drive Chevy Citation, marking a new era in Chevy cars.
1979 Nova OEM Brochure
1979 Nova Model Options & Information
Body Styles:
- 2-door Coupe
- 2-door Hatchback
- 4-door Sedan
Trim Levels:
- Nova
- Custom
- Nova Rally
Engine Options:
- L22 – Turbo-Thrift 250 | 250ci | 115hp L6
- LG3 – 305ci | 130hp V8
- LM1 – Turbo-Fire 350 | 350ci | 165hp V8
Production Numbers:
Nova: 97,721
- 2-Door Coupe: 0
- 2-Door Convertible: 0
- 2-Door Hatchback: 4,819
- 2-Door Sedan: 44,329
- 4-Door Sedan: 48,573
- 4-Door Wagon: 0
- Super Sport: 0
Dimensions & Capacities:
- Length: 196.7 in / 16.39 ft
- Width: 72.2 in / 6.0 ft
- Height:
- 2-Door Sedan & Hatch: 52.7 in / 4.39 ft
- 4-Door Sedan: 53.6 in / 4.46 ft
- Wheelbase: 111 in / 9.25 ft
1979 Nova Engine Codes & Specs
Available Engine Specifications
1979 Nova 6 Cylinder Engine Codes
1979 Nova 8 Cylinder Engine Codes
1979 Nova Rear Axle Codes
1979 Nova Factory Options
Regular Production Option (RPO)
1979 Nova Cowl Tag Info
1979 Nova Example Cowl Tag & Breakdown
The Cowl Trim Tag, located on the cowl area identifies significant information about your car.
Line 1: Year, GM Division, Model & Body, Assembly Plant, Sequence Number
Line 2: Trim and Paint
Line 3: Build Month and Week
Disclaimer
*The numbers have been compiled from many sources to make these pages as correct as possible. There is no guarantee that the numbers are complete or accurate, therefore, we cannot accept any liability or responsibility for damages incurred from the use of this information.
