C8 Watch: GM To Add Second Shift and Over 400 Employees At Bowling Green Assembly Plant
The mid-engine C8 Corvette, set to debut at an unspecified event on July 18th, 2019, continues to make headlines this week. GM Chairwoman and CEO, Mary Barra, announced Thursday that GM will add a second shift at their Bowling Green Assembly Plant, providing more than 400 new hourly jobs. The additional jobs are needed to support the production of the C8, and will increase the assembly plant's workforce to more than 1,300.
Barra stated, "The Corvette’s iconic status owes so much to the men and women of Bowling Green, where it has been built exclusively for almost 40 years." She added, "This is the workforce that can deliver a next generation Corvette worthy of both its historic past and an equally exciting future, and today’s announcement gets us one step closer to its reveal on July 18."
While the new generation leaves behind the front-engine placement in favor of the mid-engine design, there have also been rumors of a dual-overhead-cam V8. The mid-engine design means big changes for car covers, WindRestrictors, floor mats and more. Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter and be the first to know about the latest C8 accessories and apparel.
According to Chevrolet, "The Next Generation Corvette is the most anticipated Corvette ever. It’s the sum of each generation before it, but will stand alone as the new standard of performance."
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No way there’s enough cargo space for a weekend trip. Sure, Ferrari’s and such are great, but what made the vette great was an affordable, more practical car that could be road tripped. I’ll keep my C7. No thanks Chevrolet! You’re making a big mistake.
I HAVE OWNED CORVETTES SINCE 1967. I OWN TWO VETTES A 2001 AND A 2015 ZO6 I BOUGHT BOTH BRAND NEW. I HAVE OWNED FERRARI’S FOR THE PAST 20 YEARS AND I HAVE TO SAY MY Z06 IS THE BEST CAR I HAVE EVER OWNED. I STILL GO ON FERRARI RUNS AND MY Z06 OUTRUNS ALL OF THEM. I CANNOT WAIT FOR THE C8 BUT I WILL WAIT FOR T=E TOP DOG TO COME. AT 76 YEARS OLD IT WILL PROBABLY BE MY ALST AND BEST CORVETTE.
Driving a C7 my third corvette
It is everything Chevy claims and more
Ron Fellows Driving School was my best upgrade
C8 I hope will be just as spectacular
I want one but I think I’ll wait until the 2021 come out. They look absolutely gorgeous.
Need to bring back the flip up head lights