C7 in 2014
05-04-2011, 05:58 PM
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Melting Slicks
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C7 in 2014
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."
05-05-2011, 11:17 AM
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I hope they get it right! There are a few different pics out there currently, but it would be nice to see what the new C7 is going to look like. The motor sounds awesome - 5.5 ltr overhead cams direct inject. If it looks good, it will be my next Vette. 
05-05-2011, 03:04 PM
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We (Linamar) are gearing up to do the rear Hypoid gear train for C7 right now----seeing we do the engine blocks and cylinder heads now for Corvette and Z06---I would imagine we will most likely be doing the new one also.
05-05-2011, 03:44 PM
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05-07-2011, 07:34 AM
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also we (Linamar) are pulling all the V10 Viper block and cylinder head equipment out of mothballs---there may be movement on the Chrysler side of things to ramp this program up again----I will keep you posted!!
05-08-2011, 05:43 AM
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