The Vauxhall Nova Merit 1.2 is a hatchback with 3 doors and a front mounted powerplant which transmits its power through the front wheels.
Power is supplied by a single overhead camshaft, 1.2 litre naturally aspirated 4 cylinder powerplant, with 2 valves per cylinder that produces power and torque figures of 54 bhp (55 PS/40 kW) at 5600 rpm and 90 N·m (66 lb·ft/9.2 kgm) at 2200 rpm respectively.
The engine delivers its power through to the wheels via a 4 speed manual transmission.
The Vauxhall Nova Merit 1.2 weighs a stated 755 kg at the kerb.
Its maximum speed claimed is 151 km/h, which is 94 mph, official fuel consumption is 4.9/6.5/7.9 l/100 km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban.
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