Nestled in the middle of Tennessee is the birth place of one of the most successful engine families around. Opened in 1990, General Motors’ Spring Hill Assembly Plant is currently responsible for piecing together numerous Ecotec engines and recently, they celebrated a production milestone. Ready for action in an upcoming, all-new 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco is the three millionth inline four cylinder to come out of the plant. Not only is its creation an accomplishment in itself, the block’s assemblage proves the engine line’s demand as just two and a half years ago, the two millionth Ecotec was made.
“The investment in the Spring Hill engine plant is allowing us to meet the growing needs of customers for high-quality, fuel-efficient vehicles,” said GM Spring Hill Complex Manager Ken Knight. Displacing 2.5 liters, the all-new Ecotec will debut as the main powerplant for the 2013 Malibu sedan. Spring Hill is currently producing the 2.5 alongside the already working 2.4 liter version found under the hood of the Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Terrain, Buick Regal and Verano. The plant also puts together the hot-rod, turbocharged 2.0 liter Ecotec found in the high-output versions of the Regal sedans.
Source: General Motors
