Over 800 million dollars. Yes, you read that right. The amount that General Motors is investing to bring back the beloved V8 engine. While most of the world’s manufacturers are winding down their cylinder count and heading deeper into EVs, General Motors has just invested $888 million in its Tonawanda Propulsion plant in Buffalo, New York. The purpose? To build its next-gen V8 engine. Now let’s find out more about why and how General Motors plans on doing this.
Investment On V8s
It’s the single biggest investment GM has ever made in an engine plant, bringing a boatload of new machinery, equipment and tools, alongside a general mop-up of the place. It also means Tonawanda will be the second facility (after Michigan) to manufacture the new sixth-gen V8. This investment is essential to boost GM’s sales figure to a Jumpstart after major losses in the past year. This means the arrival of juicier cars, SUVs, and even trucks is not far away.
That engine will continue to power various full-size pickups and SUVs; a portfolio that currently includes the Arab favourite GMC Sierra and Yukon and the Chevrolet Silverado, Suburban and Tahoe. This refurbished factory could keep these cars surviving for a much longer. And there’s the legendary Chevrolet Camaro, which is now discontinued but could be brought back.
The aim for this next-gen V8 is simple: stronger performance than the outgoing one, improved fuel economy and reduced emissions even by Euro 7 standards. How? By focusing on the combustion and thermal management processes.
Verdict: Long Live The V8
As the very popular saying goes, nothing is better than a good ol’ American V8. And now, it lives on even further cheers to the General Motors company. Most of our favorite cars are being revived or saved and it’s a good time yet again to be an automotive enthusiast.
