What engine is in this 1969 Chevy Nova?

The card lists a 468 engine, bored 60 over, with a compression ratio stated as 10.1 to 5.

How much horsepower and torque does this Nova make?

The card states 530 horsepower and 500 ft. of torque.

What carburetor and cam are used?

A Holley 830 carburetor ('CARBERATOR' as printed) and a hydraulic cam listed as 'CAM SIZE: HYD 556'.

What transmission and rear end does the car have?

A Saginaw 4-speed transmission and a 411 rear end (the rear end line is partially obscured but reads '...EAR END: 411').

What color is the car?

Red/black with stripes and winner's flags, per the card.

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1969 Chevy Nova Coupe Show Card - 468 Engine Specs, 530 HP, Saginaw 4-Speed

1969 Chevy Nova engine-bay build spec placard: 468 big-block, 530 hp, Holley 830

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Engine-bay show placard for a 1969 Chevy Nova coupe listing a 468 (.060 over) big-block, 10.1:1 compression, 530 hp, 500 ft-lb, Holley 830, hyd 556 cam, Saginaw 4-speed, 4.11 rear.

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This document is a printed vehicle spec display card (show card) photographed in the engine bay of a car, partially obscured at the bottom by a red battery, cables, and hoses. It describes a 1969 Chevy Nova Coupe finished in red/black with stripes and winner's flags. The engine specifications listed include a 468 cubic inch engine bored 60 over, a compression ratio stated as 10.1 to 5, 530 horsepower, and 500 ft. of torque. Induction is via a Holley 830 carburetor ('CARBERATOR' as spelled on the card), with a hydraulic cam listed as 'HYD 556'. The drivetrain includes a Saginaw 4-speed transmission and a 411 rear end (partially obscured, reading '...EAR END: 411'). A final line is mostly hidden behind the battery, ending in '...CLE CAR.' (likely 'MUSCLE CAR'). A reader learns the build specifications of this modified big-block Nova as presented by its owner at what appears to be a car show. Note: despite being uploaded to a 2000 Ford Crown Victoria gallery, the card explicitly applies to a 1969 Chevrolet Nova.

This document covers 1969, which may differ from this 2000 Ford Crown Victoria.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine is in this 1969 Chevy Nova?: The card lists a 468 engine, bored 60 over, with a compression ratio stated as 10.1 to 5.
How much horsepower and torque does this Nova make?: The card states 530 horsepower and 500 ft. of torque.
What carburetor and cam are used?: A Holley 830 carburetor ('CARBERATOR' as printed) and a hydraulic cam listed as 'CAM SIZE: HYD 556'.
What transmission and rear end does the car have?: A Saginaw 4-speed transmission and a 411 rear end (the rear end line is partially obscured but reads '...EAR END: 411').
What color is the car?: Red/black with stripes and winner's flags, per the card.