- "This monster Nova was a 2013 GT Award winner, equipped with the highest quality performance parts available."
- ―In-game catch text for the car, from GT7's car collection
The Chris Holstrom Concepts 1967 Chevy Nova is a tuned car produced by Chris Holstrom Concepts, based on the 1967 Chevrolet Nova. It appears in Gran Turismo Sport (as part of Update 1.10) and Gran Turismo 7.
In-game description[]
- "Chris Holstrom Concepts is a hot rod shop in the Pacific Northwest that specialises in custom designs. This car was built using a Chevy Nova as a base... And features a supercharged V8 normally seen in the Corvette ZR1. It's a mighty engine that can produce up to 690.3 BHP. This car won the Gran Turismo Award at the SEMA show, the largest showcase of custom automobiles in the world."
- ―In-game description of the car, from GT7's Brand Central
Car Index (GT7)[]
The SEMA show is the world's largest annual custom car show hosted in Las Vegas, Nevada in the U.S. every autumn. And at SEMA every year, Gran Turismo picks out cars that fits the philosophy of Gran Turismo for the 'GT Awards'. The car that won 'Best of Show' in the Gran Turismo Awards of 2013 was this 1967 Chevrolet Nova.
The original Nova is a popular small car of Chevrolet built between the 1960s and the 70s. While there were high performance top grade models powered by V8 engines, at the base is a simple, functional car that was made as a daily driver for youths and families.
The shop which turned this modest family car into a crazy hotrod is Chris Holstrom Concepts, a specialty shop from Washington state. Chris Holstrom stripped the Nova down and started integrating high performance parts to create this Monster Nova.
Under the hood is the LS9, a supercharged 6.2L engine from the Corvette ZR1. Its output has been raised to 700 horsepower, and to withstand this incredible amount of power the rear suspension and differential housing utilise reinforced parts. BAER 6 pot calipers are used for the brakes, and the wheels with continental sport contact 5 tyres are forged rims with 18 inches in the front, 19 inches the rear.
There have been no aerodynamic accessories added to the exterior, maintaining the look of a stock model. This is an automotive miracle, fusing together the chic look of the 60s with modern day performance.
Acquisition[]
| Game | Purchase location | Credits | Other methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Turismo Sport (  v1.10+) |
Gran Turismo Brand Central | 300,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 7 | Chris Holstrom Concepts Brand Central | 300,000 | --- |
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