The V8 of the sixth generation will come into production in New York in 2027
- General Motors invests nearly $ 900 million to build your new generation V8 in New York.
- Production should start in 2027 and it will feed the trucks and real -sized SUVs.
- The new V8 promises to be more powerful, efficient and cleaner than today’s unity.
General Motors is in the middle of a Massive 6.2 -liter V8 engine recallBut they are already turning to the future. It is clear today, because the company invests $ 888 (£ 657 / € 783) in the construction of new generation V8 engines in its Tonawanda propulsion plant in New York.
The sixth generation V8 will be used in trucks and full -scale Chevrolet Silverado, Tahoe and Suburban as well as the GMC Sierra, the Yukon and the Yukon XL. However, there remains to be seen if there will be another Cadillac Escalade in ice, because the company recently launched the IQ climbing. That said, Cadillac officials have already backed off their electrical plans only.
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Aside from the models, GM said that the “new generation of engines should offer stronger performance”, better energy efficiency and a reduction in emissions. The company has also teased “new combustion and thermal management innovations” which help these improvements.
There is no word on the details, but the current V8 of 5.3 liters develops 355 hp (265 kW / 360 PS) and 383 lb-pi (519 nm) of torque. Customers can also obtain the 6.2-liter V8 aforementioned with 420 hp (313 kW / 426 PS) and 460 LB-PI (623 nm).
The production of sixth generation V8 engines should start in 2027 and massive investment paved the way for new machines, equipment and tools. There will also be factory renovations, which is not surprising since the Buffalo factory has been active for 87 years.
CEO Mary Barra said: “Our important investments in the Tonawanda propulsion factory in GM show our commitment to strengthen American manufacturing and support jobs in the United States,” she added, they “continue to innovate the engines we build to make them more efficient and more efficient, which will help us to provide world class trucks and years.”
Tonawanda will not be the only plant to build the new V8 as GM Originally announced in Flint, Michigan In 2023. However, the automaker noted that today’s announcement was the “largest investment that the company has ever made in a engine factory”.
