SUPER SPORTS
Standard Super
Sport Equipment
1963 1964 1965 1966 1967
1968 1969 1970 1971 1972
1973 1974 1975 1976
1974 SOA Nova Nova SS production numbers
1963 Chevy II
Nova 400 Super Sport
110-inch wheelbase
Super Sport Equipment option (RPO Z03)available for:
Nova 400 Sport Coupe Model 437;
Nova 400 Convertible Model 467.
Exterior features: Nova SS emblems on rear fenders,deck;full-length body side
moldings w/ silver-color inserts;body peak moldings;silver-color rear cove insert;
Super Sport full wheel covers on required optional 14-in. wheels.
Interior features & appointments;individual front bucket seats;all-vinyl
upholstery;Super Sport steering wheel emblem;bright peak molding on instrument
panel;electric clock;special instrument cluster w/ oil,amp,temp gauges;SS emblem
on glovebox door;range-selector trim plate (w/ optional Powerglide floor-mounted
shifter only).
Engine Availability
RPO# Type CID Rated HP Torque Comp. Carb.
STD I-6 194 120@4400 177@2400 8.5 1-bbl
Engine codes & insignia
194; H , HB (3S) ; HF (PG) .
Insignia (on front fenders): 194, badge
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1964 Chevy II
Nova Super Sport Coupe
110-inch wheelbase
Nova Super Sport Coupe Model 0447 (six-cylinder & V-8)
Exterior features: Nova SS emblems high on front fenders;SS emblem,right side
of deck lid;silver cove insert;special body peak moldings;Nova Super Sport full
wheel covers on 14-in rims.
Interior features & appointments;individual front bucket seats,all-vinyl
upolstery;console (w/ four-speed or Powerglide only);Nova SS emblem on glovebox door.
Engine Availability
RPO# Type CID Rated HP Torque Comp. Carb.
STD I-6 194 120@4400 177@2400 8.5 1-bbl
L61 I-6 230 155@4400 215@2000 8.5 1-bbl
L32 V-8 283 195@4800 285@2400 9.25 2-bbl
Engine Codes & Insignia
120/194:H,HB(3S);HF(PG) 155/230:LP(3S);LR(3S/PV);BT(PG);BU(PG/PV)
195/283:CH(3S);CJ(3S/AC);CF(4S);CG(4S/AC);DE(PG);DF(PG/AC)
Insignia on front fenders
194:badge 230:badge w/ numerals 283:narrow chrome vee
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1965 Chevy II
Nova Super Sport
110-inch wheelbase
Nova Super Sport Coupe Model 11737 (six-cylinder) and Model 11837 (V-8).
Exterior features:Nova SS rear fender emblems;Nova SS deck lid emblem;rear
cove bright outline and silver-painted insert;ribbed cove divider panel with
nameplate and emblem;color-accented body side and rear quarter moldings;hood
windsplit moldings;Super Sport wheel covers on 14-inch rims.
Interior features and appointments:Individual front bucket seats;all-vinyl
upolstery;Nova SS emblem on right-hand of instument panel;console and shift
plate (with 4-speed or Powerglide);oil-amp-temp gauge cluster.
Engine Availability
RPO# Type CID Rated HP Torque Comp. Carb.
STD I-6 194 120@4400 177@2400 8.5 1-bbl
L26 I-6 230 140@4400 220@1600 8.5 1-bbl
STD V-8 283 195@4800 285@2400 9.25 2-bbl
L77 V-8 283 220@4800 295@3200 9.25 4-bbl
L30 V-8 327 250@4400 350@2800 10.0 4-bbl
L74 V-8 327 300@5000 360@3200 10.0 4-bbl
Engine codes and insignia
120/194:OK,OM(3S);OR(PG). 140/230:PV(3S);PX(PG).
195/283:PD(3S);PL(4s);PM(4S/AC);PF(3S/AC);PN(PG);PP(PG/AC).
220/283:PE(3-4S);PG(3-4S/AC);PK(PG);PB(PG/AC).
250/327:ZA(3-4S);ZE(3-4S/AC);ZK(PG);ZM(PG/AC).
300/327:ZB(3-4S);ZF(3-4S/AC);ZL(PG);ZN(PG/AC).
Insignia(on front fender):194,none. 230,badge with numerals. 283,chrome vee
with flags and numerals. 327,chrome vee with flags and numerals.
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1966 Chevy II
Nova Super Sport
110-inch wheelbase
Nova Super Sport Coupe Model 11737 (six-cylinder)and Model 11837 (V-8).
Exterior features:SS emblem on grill;Nova SS rear fender script;silver-
accented rear deck moldings with Chevy II nameplate and SS insignia;color-
accented wide body-sill moldings;wheel opening moldings;front and rear lower
fender moldings;Super Sport full wheel covers on 14-inch rims.
Interior features and appointments:Strato-bucket individual front seats,all-
vinyl upholstery;SS emblem on glovebox door;floor console and shift plate
(four-speed or Power-glide only).
Engine Availability
RPO# Type CID Rated HP Torque Comp. Carb.
STD I-6 194 120@4400 177@2400 8.5 1-bbl
L26 I-6 230 140@4400 220@1600 8.5 1-bbl
STD V-8 283 195@4800 285@2400 9.25 2-bbl
L77 V-8 283 220@4800 295@3200 9.25 4-bbl
L30 V-8 327 275@4800 355@3200 10.25 4-bbl
L79 V-8 327 350@5800 360@3600 11.0 4-bbl
Engine codes and insignia
120/194:OK,OM(3S);ZY(3S/AR);OR(PG);ZX(PG/AR).
140/230:PV(3S);PC(3S/AR);PX(PG);PI(PG/AR).
195/283:PD(3S);PF(3S/AC);PE(3S/AR);PG(3S/AR/AC);PL(4S);PM(4S/AC);
PS(4S/AR/AC);PN(PG);PP(PG/AC);PU(PG/AR);PO(PG/AR/AC).
220/283:QA(3-4S);QB(3-4S/AC);QC(3-4S/AR);QF(3-4S/AR/AC);
PK(PG);PP(PG/AC);QD(PG/AR);QE(PG/AC/AR).
275/327:ZA(3-4S);ZE(3-4S/AC);ZB(3-4S/AR);ZC(3-4S/AR/AC);ZK(PG);
ZD(PG/AR);ZF(PG/AR/AC).
350/327:ZI(4S);ZJ(4S/AC)ZG(4S/AR);ZH(4s/AR/AC).
Insignia:194,none 230,badge with numerals 283,chrome vee with wings
327,chrome vee with wings and numerals.
1967 Chevy II
Nova Super Sport
110-inch wheelbase
Nova Super Sport Coupe Model 11737 (six-cylinder) and Model 11837 (V-8).
Exterior features:Nova SS grill and deck nameplates;black-accented grill;
lower body moldings above black-painted sill area;body side accent stripes;
front and rear wheel opening moldings;Super Sport rear fender scripts;full-
width deck lid trim plate with color accent;Nova SS wheel covers.
Interior features and appointments:Individual Strato-bucket front seats;all-
vinyl upholstery;embossed vinyl headliner in special pattern;floor console
and shift trim plate (with four-speed or Powerglide);SS emblem below glovebox;
SS insignia on steering wheel center;bright trim on wheel spokes.
Engine Availability
RPO# Type CID Rated HP Torque Comp. Carb.
STD I-6 194 120@4400 177@2400 8.5 1-bbl
L22 I-6 250 155@4200 235@1600 8.5 1-bbl
STD V-8 283 195@4600 285@2400 9.25 2-bbl
L30 V-8 327 275@4800 355@3200 10.0 4-bbl
L79 V-8 327 350@5200 360@3600 11.0 4-bbl
Engine codes and insignia
120/194:OK,OM(3S);ZY(3S/AR);OR(PG);ZX(PG/AR).
155/250:PV(3S);PC(3S/AR);PX(PG);PI(PG/AR).
195/283:PD(3S);PF(3S/AC);PM(4S/AC);PE(3S/AR);PQ(4S/AR);PL(4S);
PN(PG);PP(PG/AC);PU(PG/AR).
275/327:ZA(3-4S);ZB(3-4S/AR);ZD(PG/AR);ZE(3-4S/AC);ZK(PG);ZM(PG/AC).
350/327:ZG(4S/AR/AC);ZI(4S);ZJ(4S/AC).
Insignia:194,none. 250,badge with numerals. 283,chrome vee with flages.
327,chrome vee with flags and numerals.
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1968 Chevy II
Nova Super Sport
111-inch wheelbase
Super Sport equipment option (RPO L48) available for Nova Sport Coupe Model 11427 (V-8)
Exterior Features:Black-accented grill with SS badge;twin simulated air intakes
on hood;Super Sport lettering on front fender;red-stripe wide-profile tires
on 14x6 wide rims (narrow-band white-walls optional);black-accented deck lid
panel with SS emblem.
Interior Features:deluxe steering wheel with horn tabs and SS emblems.
Engine Availability
RPO# Type CID Rated HP Torque Comp. Carb.
STD V-8 350 295@4800 380@3200 10.25 4-bbl
L34 V-8 396 350@5200 415@3400 10.25 4-bbl
L78 V-8 396 375@5600 415@3600 11.0 4-bbl
Engine codes and insignia
295/350:MS(3-4S);MU(PG).MN(PG)
350/396:MX(3-4S).
375/396:MQ(4S);MR(TH). *MR listed as 350/396 in some references.
Insignia:displacement numerals on front side-marker bezels.
UPDATED INFO !!
1968
MR - 396/350-hp; TH400 auto
MN - 350/295-hp; Powerglide
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1969 Nova SS
111-inch wheelbase
Super Sport equipment option (RPO Z26) available for Nova Coupe Model 11427.
Exterior Features:SS badges centered in grill and at rear;black-accented
grill;black-accented rear panel;simulated hood air intakes;red-stripe wide-
profile tires on 14x6 rims.
Interior Features:black steering column;SS emblem on wheel;standard interior
upholstery in black,blue or green cloth-and-vinyl combination;all manual-
transmission shifters on floor.
Engine Availability
RPO# Type CID Rated HP Torque Comp. Carb.
L48* V-8 350 300@4800 380@3200 10.25 4-bbl
L34 V-8 396 350@5200 415@3400 10.25 4-bbl
L78 V-8 396 375@5600 415@3600 11.0 4-bbl
* included with SS equipment.
Engine codes and insignia
325/396(missprint?):HA(3-4S);HE(PG);HB(YH)
350/396:JF,KE(3-4S);JU(PG);JM(TH)
375/396:JH,KA,KC(4S);JL(TH)
Insignia:(all) displacement numerals in front side-marker bezels.
UPDATED INFO !!
Engine codes and insignia
KA - 396 350-hp, manual trans
KE - 396 375-hp, manual trans, L89 aluminum heads
JU - 396 375-hp, Powerglide
JM - 396 375-hp, TH400 trans, L89 aluminum heads
HA - 350 300-hp, 3-speed manual trans
HB - 350 300-hp, TH350 trans
HE - 350 300-hp, Powerglide
JI - 396 350-hp, TH400 trans
HP - 350 300-hp, manual
HQ - 350 300-hp, manual
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1970 Chevy Nova
SS
111-inch wheelbase
Super Sport equipment option (RPO Z26) available for Nova Coupe Model 11427.
Exterior Features:black-accented grill with SS badge;simulated air intakes on
hood;black rear panel with SS emblem (or black-ribbed rear panel trim plate if
also equipped with RPO ZJ2 Custom Exterior group);E70x14 white-stripe Wide Oval
tires on seven-inch rims.
Interior Features:black steering wheel and column with SS hub emblem.
Engine Availability
RPO# Type CID Rated HP Torque Comp. Carb.
L48* V-8 350 300@4800 380@3200 10.25 4-bbl
L34 V-8 402** 350@5200 415@3400 10.25 4-bbl
L78 V-8 402** 375@5600 415@3600 11.0 4-bbl
*included with RPO Z26 equipment.
**marketed as Turbo-Jet 396.
Engine codes and insignia
L48 350/300-hp:CNJ, CNK, CRE, CTB(manual), CTC(TH400)
L34 402/350-hp:CTX,CTW,CTZ.
L78 402/375-hp:CKO,CTY,CKQ.
L89-375/396:CKP,CKT,CKU.
Insignia:numerals above front fender marker lamps.
UPDATED INFO !!
CTB- 350/300-hp manual
CTC - 350/300-hp TH400
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1971 Chevy Nova
SS
111-inch wheelbase
Super Sport equipment option (RPO Z26) available for Nova Coupe Model 11427.
Exterior Features:black-accented grill with SS badge;simulated air intakes
on hood;black-ribbed rear panel with SS emblem;E70x14 white-stripe wide-profile
tires on 14x7 rims.
Interior Features:black steering wheel with SS hub;ten-inch-wide day/night
rearview mirror.
Engine Availability
RPO# Type CID Rated HP Torque Comp. Carb.
L48* V-8 350 270@4800 360@3200 8.5 4-bbl
*included with RPO Z26 equipment.
Engine codes and insignia
270/350:CJG,CJD.
Insignia:350 numerals above marker lamps.
UPDATED INFO !!
Engine codes and insignia
CGK- 350/300-hp (manual),
CGL- 350/300-hp (TH350)
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1972 Nova SS
111-inch wheelbase
Super Sport equipment option (RPO Z26) available for Nova Coupe Model 11427.
Exterior Features:black-accented grill with SS badge;simulated air intakes
on hood;black-accented rear panel with SS emblem;E70x14 bias belted ply white-
letter tires on 14x7 rims.
Interior Features:none.
Engine Availability
RPO# Type CID Rated HP Torque Comp. Carb.
L48* V-8 350 200@4400 300@2800 8.5 4-bbl
*included with RPO Z26 equipment.
Engine codes and insignia
200/350:K
Insignia:displacement numerals above front marker lamps.
UPDATED INFO !!
1972:
CDD - 350cid 4V w/TH350
CDG - 350cid 4V w/manual
CKD - 350cid 4V w/TH350
CKK - 350cid 4V w/4-speed manual
CRK - 350cid 4V w/TH350
CRL - 350cid 4V w/manual
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1973 Nova SS
111-inch wheelbase
Super Sport equipment option (RPO Z26/YF8,black striping;RPO Z26/ZR8,white
striping) available for Nova and Nova Custom Coupe Model 1XX27 and Model 1XY27;
Nova and Nova Custom Hatchback Coupe Model 1XX17 and Model 1XY17.
Exterior Features:black-accented grill;bright windshield and roof drip
moldings;tapered black or white body-side and rear panel stripes;SS emblems
on grill,fenders,deck lid;left-hand remote-control and right-hand manual Sport
Mirrors;rectangular dual-unit taillights with black-accented rear panel;14X6
Rally Wheels with special center caps and bright lugs.
Engine Availability
Net
RPO# Type CID Rated HP Torque Comp. Carb.
STD I-6 250 100@3600 175@1600 8.5 1-bbl
L14 V-8 307 115@3600 205@2000 8.5 2-bbl
L65 V-8 350 145@4000 255@2400 8.5 2-bbl
L48 V-8 350 175@4000 260@2800 8.5 4-bbl
Engine codes and insignia
100/250:D 115/307:F 145/350:H 175/350:K
Insignia: 250 and 307,none.
350,displacement numerals above front side-marker lamps.
UPDATED INFO !!
1973:
6-cylinder
CCA - 250cid w/auto
CCB - 250cid w/auto
CCC - 250cid w/3-speed manual
CCD - 250cid w/3-speed manual
8-cylinder
CHA - 307cid 2V w/auto
CHB - 307cid 2V w/3-speed manual
CHC - 307cid 2V w/auto
CHD - 307cid 2V w/3-speed manual
CHH - 307cid 2V w/auto
CHK - 307cid 2V w/auto
CKA - 350cid 2V w/3-speed manual
CKB - 350cid 4V w/4-speed
CKC - 350cid 2V w/3-speed manual
CKD - 350cid 4V w/auto
CKH - 350cid 4V w/4-speed manual
CKK - 350cid 2V w/auto
CKR - 350cid 4V w/auto
CKU - 350cid 4V w/auto
CKW - 350cid 2V w/auto
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1974 Nova SS
111-inch wheelbase
Super Sport equipment option (RPO Z26/19A,black hood and deck striping outlined
in gold;RPO Z26/52A,gold hood and deck striping outlined in red) available for
Nova Coupe Model 1XX27;Nova Hatchback Model 1XX17.
Exterior Features:black grill with SS badge;SS decals on fenders,deck;black-
finish left-hand remote-control and right-hand manual Sport Mirrors;black
accents around side windows;14X6 Rally Wheels with SS center caps,trim rings,
bright lugs.
Interior Features:SS emblem on steering wheel;cut-pile carpeting (including
load floor on Hatchback).
Engine Availability
Net
RPO# Type CID Rated HP Torque Comp. Carb.
STD I-6 250 100@3600 175@1800 8.25 1-bbl
STD V-8 350 145@3800 250@2200 8.5 2-bbl
LM1 V-8 350 160@3800 250@2400 8.5 4-bbl
L48 V-8 350 185@4000 270@2600 8.5 4-bbl
Engine codes and insignia
100/250:D 145/350:H 160/350:L 185/350:K
Insignia: 250,none. 350,displacement numerals above front side-marker lamps.
UPDATED INFO !!
1974:
6-cylinder
CCR - 250cid w/3-speed manual
CCW - 250cid
CCX - 250cid
CJA - 250cid w/3-speed manual
CJB - 250cid w/auto
CJC - 250cid w/auto
8-cylinder
CKB - 350cid 4V (185-hp) w/4-speed manual
CKD - 350cid 4V (160-hp) w/auto
CKH - 350cid 4V (160-hp) w/3-speed manual
CKU - 350cid 4V (185-hp) w/auto
CMA - 350cid 2V w/auto
CMC - 350cid 2V w/3-speed manual
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1975 Nova SS
111-inch wheelbase
Super Sport equipment option (RPO Z26/11A,white lower-body dual stripes;
RPO Z26/13A,silver lower-body dual stripes;RPO Z26/75A,red lower-body dual stripes)
available for Nova Coupe Model 1XX27;Nova Hatchback Coupe Model 1XY17.
Exterior features:black grill w/ bright accents,SS badge;black-finish headlight
bezels w/ bright accents;black-accented side windows;SS decals on front fenders &
rear panel;lower body dual-accent stripes;left-hand remote-control & right-hand
manual black Sport Mirrors;14x6 Rally-type wheels w/ SS center caps & trim rings.
Interior features:SS emblem on four-spoke Sport steering wheel;cut-pile
carpeting (including cargo floor on Hatchback Coupe).
Engine Availability:
RPO# Type CID Net HP Torque Comp. Carb.
STD I-6 250 105@3800 185@1200 8.25 1-bbl
STD V-8 262* 110@3600 200@2000 8.5 2-bbl
L65 V-8 350 145@3800 250@2200 8.5 2-bbl
LM1 V-8 350 155@3800 250@2400 8.5 4-bbl
*262 V-8 marketed as 4.3-liter V-8
Engine codes & insignia
105/250:D 110/262:G 145/350:H 155/350:L
Insignia: None
UPDATED INFO !!
6-cylinder
CJL - 250cid w/auto
CJT - 250cid w/auto
CJU - 250cid w/3-speed manual
CJZ - 250cid w/auto
8-cylinder
CHW - 350cid 4V w/auto
CKL - 262cid 2V
CMU - 350cid 2V w/3-speed manual
CMY - 350cid 2V
CRC - 350cid 4V w/4-speed manual
CRD - 350cid 2V
CRT - 350cid 2V
CRU - 350cid 2V
CRX - 350cid 2V w/auto
CRZ - 350cid 2V
CUH - 350cid 4V
CUJ - 350cid 4V
CUM - 350cid 4V
CUS - 350cid 4V
CZF - 262cid 2V w/3-speed manual
CZH - 262cid 2V w/auto
CZJ - 262cid 2V
CZK - 262cid 2V
CZL - 262cid 2V
CZM - 262cid 2V
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1976 Nova SS
111-inch wheelbase
Super Sport equipment option (RPO Z26) available for Nova Coupe Model 1XX27;
Nova Hatchback Coupe Model 1XY17.
Exterior features:black mesh grille;black-accented side windows;SS decals on
front fender and deck lid;lower body striping;left-hand and right-hand black
Sport Mirrors,14x6 Rally-type wheels with SS center caps and trim rings.
Interior features:SS emblem on four-spoke Sport steering wheel.
Nova's Super Sport (SS) coupe and hatchback had a new blackfinished
diamond-mesh pattern grille with 'Nova SS' emblem, plus other black-accented trim.
Styling features included black headlamp bezels and side window frame moldings;
distinctive lower body side striping; Nova SS decals on fenders and rear end panel;
dual black sport mirrors (left remote controlled); horizontal parking lamps with clear
lenses; heavy-duty suspension; and four-spoke sport steering wheel. The $187 SS
coupe package also included roof drip moldings, rally wheels with trim rings, and
heavy- duty F40 front/rear suspension. All told, 7,416 SS Novas came off the line.
Engine Availability
Net
RPO# Type CID Rated HP Torque Comp. Carb.
STD. I-6 250 105@3800 185@1200 8.25 1-bbl
STD. V-8 305 140@3800 245@2000 8.5 2-bbl
LM1 V-8 350 165@3800 260@2400 8.5 4-bbl
Engine codes and insignia
105/250:D 140/305:Q 165/350:L Insignia:none
UPDATED INFO !!
1976:
6-cylinder
CCC - 250cid w/auto
CCD - 250cid w/3-speed manual
CCF - 250cid w/auto
CCL - 250cid
CCJ - 250cid
8-cylinder
CHT - 350cid 4V w/4-speed manual
CHU - 350cid 4V w/auto
CKM - 350cid 4V w/auto
CML - 350cid 4V w/auto
CPA - 305cid 2V w/3-speed manual
CPB - 305cid 2V w/auto
CPC - 305cid 2V
CPJ - 305cid 2V w/auto
1978 Novas could even be
ordered with a police package, offering handling that some compared to a Camaro
Z28. Nova's Rally Equipment package included striping at lower bodyside, rear end
panel and over wheel openings; a chromed diamond-pattern grille; black headlamp
bezels; Rally nameplates; and 14 x 6 in. (or 14 x 7 in.) Rally wheels.
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Thanks to Scott Windle
for most of the updated &
corrected engine codes
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Most text used
without permission from:
"Chevy Super Sports 1961-1976"
by Terry V. Boyce ©1981
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