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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Looking forward to the debut of the C8 it a momentous day in many ways. It’s also my youngest daughters birthday and the anniversary of years on my job. I own a C7 that I truly have taken a liking to this C8 is going to have to be some car to surpass the C7.
I can’t wait to see this puppy. Bring it on! Gonna be a lot of Euro’s standing around looking with their mouths open. WAY TO GO CHEVY!!
Will their still be as much room for luggage?I have a 2007 C6 and we have traveled all over the country in it with plenty of room for the wife and I and our small dog who rides on a nice blanket on the center console. If you can not travel in it,and just drive around town in it,it is not worth having. Lee
if you need someone to test it for a month ill be glad to help you out lol
Personally, I believe they should keep producing and improving the current Stingray and make the new one Covette ME.
Current one, which I can not fit in, is popular price for many to buy and enjoy.
New one would be out of reach of many.