{"id":137,"date":"2015-12-13T02:48:30","date_gmt":"2015-12-13T02:48:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev.supercars.net\/blog\/?p=137"},"modified":"2024-06-04T19:37:45","modified_gmt":"2024-06-04T19:37:45","slug":"1969-yenko-nova-sc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/1969-yenko-nova-sc\/","title":{"rendered":"1969 Yenko Nova S\/C"},"content":{"rendered":"

Yenko Nova S\/C<\/h1>\n

In creating the Yenko Nova S\/C, Don Yenko and his team in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania were testing the Nova’s limits and the insurance companies’ patience.<\/span><\/p>\n

Yenko devised a program that took the standard 396\/375 JH V8 engine and transformed it into an L72 by fitting a 427 block with the existing cylinder heads, carburetor, intake manifold and distributor from the 396. With mild tuning, Yenko effectively made a 450HP L72 for the Nova SS396.1<\/sup><\/p>\n

Much of the rest of the Nova was left stock except for the vinyl tape S\/C graphics and a 140-mph speedometer with a Stewart Warner 8000 rpm tachometer.1 <\/sup>The drive line included the SS package’s Muncie M21 4-Speed transmission, a 12-bolt rear axle, heavy duty springs and an anti-roll bar.<\/p>\n

Yenko tried to limited color choices to Garnet Red, Fathom Green, LeMans Blue or Rallye Green. He also had very few options on the cars and preferred a rubber-mat interior over carpet. 1<\/sup><\/p>\n

Our feature car was the star at Dana Mecum’s 25th Original Spring Classic Auction. It sold for a $475,000 USD which was a record for a Nova at public auction.<\/p>\n

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In Detail<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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type<\/td>\nProfessionally Tuned Car<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
built at<\/td>\nCanonsburg, Pennsylvania, USA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
production<\/td>\n38<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
engine<\/td>\nL71 V8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
position<\/td>\nFront, Longitudinal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
aspiration<\/td>\nNatural<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
block material<\/td>\nCast Iron w\/Aluminum Cylinder Heads<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
valvetrain<\/td>\nPushrod OHV, 2 Valves per Cyl<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
fuel feed<\/td>\n780cfm Holley 4-Barrel Carburettor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
displacement<\/td>\n6997 cc \/ 427 in\u00b3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
compression<\/td>\n11.0:1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
power<\/td>\n335.6 kw \/ 450 bhp<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
specific output<\/td>\n64.31 bhp per litre<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
body \/ frame<\/td>\nUnitary Steel Monocoque<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
driven wheels<\/td>\nRWD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
front tires<\/td>\nE70x14 Bias-Ply<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
rear tires<\/td>\nE70x14 Bias-Ply<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
f suspension<\/td>\nWishbones w\/F41 Coilsprings<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
r suspension<\/td>\n12-Bolt Live Axle w\/F41 Leaf Springs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
top speed<\/td>\n~193.08 kph \/ 120 mph<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
0 – 60 mph<\/td>\n~5.1 seconds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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