A four-speed gearbox was standard on many early models (like the Merit), while a five-speed gearbox was available on others, helping it cruise better.
The 1.2-litre overhead-cam engine typically produced around 55 brake horsepower (bhp). While this sounds low today, it was considered very flexible and energetic for a car weighing only around 800 kilos. Nova 1.2
Extremely high. Owners have reported engines lasting over 100,000 miles, with some even surviving "boy racer" driving habits. A four-speed gearbox was standard on many early