Specifications

MODEL AVAILABILITY
When preparing a vehicle to the clubmans
specification contained in this manual, it is
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ntended that the base vehicle used will be an
existing Nova GTE or Corsa GSi. These models
are identical save for badging and very small
differences in trim. Additionally, some slight
variations on standard specification occurs,
territory to territory. For instance, most Nova
GTE models sold in the U.K. come equipped
with central locking and sunroofs. Corsa GSi
models sold in right hand drive form in the
Republic of Ireland do not have these two items
fitted as standard. However, apart from these
minor differences, the main mechanical
characteristics remain the same.
The motive unit is a "Family One", nominal
1600 cc, overhead camshaft, fuel injected type
which is designated 1600 SE and, currently, is
not fitted to any other vehicle. The `Family One'
group of engines (which includes the 1200 cc and
1300 cc version with different bore/stroke
configurations) also includes a carburettored
1600 cc unit (known as 1600 SV type) which has
a different cylinder head and distributor to the
SE motor, but in most other respects remains the
same.
The transmission is known as the F13 type
and the basic production unit is fitted, in five
speed form, to all GM 1600 cc Family One
engined Vauxhall and Opel cars.
The 1600cc injected Nova and Corsa
GTE/GSi models were first introduced in the
spring of 1988 and received no major revisions
to the standard specification until late 1990
when a facelifted version was introduced. This
model incorporated revised bumpers, grille, front
wings and headlamps coupled with a new
interior styling package, and was referred to as a
GSi in both Nova and Corsa livery.
Although this manual concentrates on the
preparation of vehicle using a Nova/Corsa
GTE/GSi as a base, the section concerning
bodyshell preparation does include details on the
minor differences in bodyshells, if preparing a car
from another hatchback bodyshell from the
range of various cubic capacity Nova/Corsa
models.
Vauxhall Nova GSi