C7 to be ready in spring of 2013 as 2014 model
05-04-2011, 06:20 PM
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C7 to be ready in spring of 2013 as 2014 model
GM Announces C7 to be Built in Bowling Green
The General Motors Corvette Assembly Plant was packed full of community and state leaders, GM officials, media and supporters of Corvette today in hopes of good news with regards to the future of Corvette and Bowling Green. It was good news indeed as GM North America President Mark Reuss took to the podium and announced their plans to invest $131 million in the Bowling Green Assembly Plant, "This facility is particularly thrilling for me to be at because I've had Corvettes, in fact, Corvette is one of the reasons why I went to work for the company a long time ago," said Reuss.
Reuss announced that the next generation Corvette, the C7, would be produced in Bowling Green and that 250 jobs would be created.
He added that the current generation will continue for about two more years while work happens behind the scenes to update the facility and ensure the Corvette will continue to be the true American sports car built here for many years to come. The C7 model is predicted to be debuted Spring of 2013 for a 2014 model year Corvette.
"As you know Bowling Green is a special place and not just to me and to GM but to Corvette lovers around the world. This place is THE mecca for those who appreciate true affordable sports car performance and they come from the four corners of the globe to see what you do here," said Reuss. "It is amazing and it is inspiring and it is very American."
The General Motors Corvette Assembly Plant was packed full of community and state leaders, GM officials, media and supporters of Corvette today in hopes of good news with regards to the future of Corvette and Bowling Green. It was good news indeed as GM North America President Mark Reuss took to the podium and announced their plans to invest $131 million in the Bowling Green Assembly Plant, "This facility is particularly thrilling for me to be at because I've had Corvettes, in fact, Corvette is one of the reasons why I went to work for the company a long time ago," said Reuss.
Reuss announced that the next generation Corvette, the C7, would be produced in Bowling Green and that 250 jobs would be created.
He added that the current generation will continue for about two more years while work happens behind the scenes to update the facility and ensure the Corvette will continue to be the true American sports car built here for many years to come. The C7 model is predicted to be debuted Spring of 2013 for a 2014 model year Corvette.
"As you know Bowling Green is a special place and not just to me and to GM but to Corvette lovers around the world. This place is THE mecca for those who appreciate true affordable sports car performance and they come from the four corners of the globe to see what you do here," said Reuss. "It is amazing and it is inspiring and it is very American."
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05-04-2011, 06:39 PM
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As I recall from my early C5 and C6 days, we had "spy" photos published from the various testing locations about 18 months prior to the "official" GM release.
If the C7 is to be released in 2013 as a 2014 I'm surprised we haven't seen any "spy" photo's yet.
Tom
If the C7 is to be released in 2013 as a 2014 I'm surprised we haven't seen any "spy" photo's yet.
Tom
05-04-2011, 06:43 PM
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Guess I will just concern myself with the C6 I have now. I look forward to buying whatever is offered in 5 years.
05-04-2011, 07:30 PM
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