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| Abbreviation | PBC |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2004 |
| Purpose | Produce high performance engines for GM's premier vehicles. |
| Location |
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| Coordinates | 42°30′47″N 83°32′43″W / 42.5130556°N 83.5452778°W |
Region served | Worldwide |
Parent organization | General Motors |
Staff | 29 [1] |
Wixom Performance Build Center (also called PBC) is a 100,000 square feet General Motors high performance engine factory in Wixom, Michigan.
History
The facility began production in 2005 with the 7.0L LS7 for the Corvette Z06 and the 4.4L Supercharged Northstar LC3 for the STS-V and XLR-V. Due to market conditions the LC3 was discontinued after the 2009 model year.
In 2013-01-30, General Motors announced the relocation of Performance Build Center to Bowling Green Assembly Plant, effective on the first quarter of 2014. [2]
Investments
- 2004 - $10 million to produce hand-built high-performance engines.
Products
- Current Products:
- Past Products:
Product Applications
- 6.2L V8 LS3 Engine
- 7.0L V8 LS7 Engine
- Supercharged 6.2L V8 LS9 Engine
Employee Information
- Hourly: 18
- Salary: 11
- Union Local: UAW Local 2164
References
- ^ "Wixom Performance Build Center, GM News". GM Media. June 27, 2013. Retrieved June 27, 2013.
- ^ GM Relocating Performance Build Center to Bowling Green - $3.5 million investment will enhance growth of Corvette assembly plant
External links
| United States |  | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other locations |
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| This article includes a list of general
references, but it lacks sufficient corresponding
inline citations. (December 2013) |
| Abbreviation | PBC |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2004 |
| Purpose | Produce high performance engines for GM's premier vehicles. |
| Location |
|
| Coordinates | 42°30′47″N 83°32′43″W / 42.5130556°N 83.5452778°W |
Region served | Worldwide |
Parent organization | General Motors |
Staff | 29 [1] |
Wixom Performance Build Center (also called PBC) is a 100,000 square feet General Motors high performance engine factory in Wixom, Michigan.
History
The facility began production in 2005 with the 7.0L LS7 for the Corvette Z06 and the 4.4L Supercharged Northstar LC3 for the STS-V and XLR-V. Due to market conditions the LC3 was discontinued after the 2009 model year.
In 2013-01-30, General Motors announced the relocation of Performance Build Center to Bowling Green Assembly Plant, effective on the first quarter of 2014. [2]
Investments
- 2004 - $10 million to produce hand-built high-performance engines.
Products
- Current Products:
- Past Products:
Product Applications
- 6.2L V8 LS3 Engine
- 7.0L V8 LS7 Engine
- Supercharged 6.2L V8 LS9 Engine
Employee Information
- Hourly: 18
- Salary: 11
- Union Local: UAW Local 2164
References
- ^ "Wixom Performance Build Center, GM News". GM Media. June 27, 2013. Retrieved June 27, 2013.
- ^ GM Relocating Performance Build Center to Bowling Green - $3.5 million investment will enhance growth of Corvette assembly plant
External links
| United States | | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other locations |
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