GM's Next-Generation Small-Block V8 is Set to Debut in 2027.
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A few years ago, General Motors revealed that it would be investing approximately half a billion dollars into its Flint engine plant to support the production of its next-generation small-block V8. This week, the company confirmed it is on schedule to commence production of the new engines in 2027, alongside an additional investment in the Tonawanda propulsion plant located in Buffalo, New York. While other automakers are moving away from eight-cylinder engines, this new funding surpasses GM’s previous investment, amounting to nearly $900 million and indicating that the company plans to continue V8 production at least until the end of this decade.
The funds will be allocated for new machinery, equipment, and tools, as well as renovations of the facilities, according to GM’s announcement. The production of the current engine family will proceed without interruption during these upgrades. GM stated that this is the largest single investment the company has made in an engine plant.
“Our substantial investments in GM’s Tonawanda Propulsion plant demonstrate our dedication to enhancing American manufacturing and supporting jobs in the U.S.,” said CEO Mary Barra. “The Buffalo plant has been operational for 87 years, and it continues to innovate the engines we produce to improve fuel efficiency and performance, which will enable us to deliver world-class trucks and SUVs to our customers for years to come.”
While the emphasis on trucks and SUVs may not excite sports car enthusiasts, the investment is nonetheless positive news. In the current market, if there is a viable business case for a V8 in a truck or SUV, that offers its best chance for production. Once it is available in the proverbial parts bin, engineers will likely seek out more thrilling applications for it.
Admired by truck owners and sports car drivers alike, GM’s small-block has long been a symbol of American motoring, tracing back to the Chevrolet V8s of the mid-1950s and remaining in production in various forms ever since. Although its reputation has suffered recently due to quality concerns that resulted in a widespread recall of the company’s pickups and SUVs, the LT1 and L87 remain two of the most highly regarded engines available today.
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GM's Next-Generation Small-Block V8 is Set to Debut in 2027.
General Motors plans to invest close to a billion dollars in preparing Buffalo for the production of its sixth generation of small-block V8 engines.