Performance Review: Chevrolet Chevy II Nova SS 283 V8 Turbo Fire - [1964]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Chevrolet Chevy II Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Chevrolet Chevy II Nova SS 283 V8 Turbo Fire is the 2 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 1964. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965 and the 1964 Jaguar XJ 13 5.0 V12.This particular Chevrolet Chevy II has a 4638cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The Chevy II shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Chevy II's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1348 kgs (2971 lbs) this makes the Chevrolet Chevy II Nova SS 283 V8 Turbo Fire in the same weight category as the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12 or the give or take 50kg.

The Chevrolet Chevy II shares the same bhp with the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (197 bhp)

In terms of power the 4638cc 16V V8 engine produces 198 bhp (147 kW) @ 4800 rpm similar to the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (197 bhp) or the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (177 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 285 lb-ft (386.4 Nm) @ 2400 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (295 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (310 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Chevrolet Chevy II you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2015 Ford Focus ST-3 2.0 Turbo (171.8 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Chevrolet Chevy II.

The Chevrolet Chevy II has a Power to weight ratio of 146.8 bhp per ton and 211.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1964 Chevy II competing with the 2015 Ford Focus ST-3 2.0 Turbo (171.8 bhp per ton) or the 2002 Jaguar S Type 4.2 V8 SE (171.7 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Chevrolet Chevy II generating around 211.4 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2000 Ford Mustang Cobra R 5.4 V8 (236.4 lb-ft per ton) or the 2013 Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible 6.0 W12 (236.4 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 8.50 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 8.8 secs, this made the Chevrolet Chevy II Nova SS 283 V8 Turbo Fire as fast as the 2012 Land-Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 (8.50 secs) the 2004 Land-Rover Discovery 3 4.4 V8 (8.50 secs) the 2000 Volkswagen-VW Golf GT TDi 150 (8.50 secs) the or the 1997 Peugeot 306 2.0 XSi (8.50 secs). This Chevrolet Chevy II Nova SS 283 V8 Turbo Fire is also faster than the 2012 Jaguar XJ V6 (8.60 secs) the 2006 Land-Rover Range Rover Sport 3.6 TDV8 (8.60 secs) the 2004 Audi A4 1.8T Sport (8.60 secs) the and the 2003 Volkswagen-VW Golf 2.0 FSI (8.60 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Chevy II and the 1990 Toyota MR2 Mk2 Turbo Rev 1

When talking about the performance of the Chevrolet Chevy II on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.7 secs @ 87.1 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1990 Toyota MR2 Mk2 Turbo Rev 1 (15.63 secs), the 2008 Mini Cooper S John Cooper Works (15.64 secs), and the 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk 5.8L V8 352 (15.64 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1964 version of the Chevrolet Chevy II Nova SS 283 V8 Turbo Fire has a maximum speed of 112mph.

Top Speed of the 1964 Chevy II equals the 1994 Fiat Punto 1.4 GT (123 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1964 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova SS 283 V8 Turbo Fire then how about the 1994 Fiat Punto 1.4 GT (123 mph), the 1986 Peugeot 205 GTi 1.9 8v (123 mph), or the 1983 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 Convertible (123 mph).

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