[GTO]

High Points:

- Will start with manufacturing engines for the Chevrolet Beat. Yup, Beat diesel should be launching soon too.

- This is GM’s first powertrain plant in the world that enables both petrol and diesel engines to be manufactured simultaneously.

- It has an initial annual production capacity of 160,000 engines, and is designed to accommodate future expansion.

- From MOU to inauguration stage = 2 years. MOU was signed with the MH government in August 2008.

- The engine plant complements GM's vehicle manufacturing facilities in Talegaon, MH and Halol, Gujarat, and the GM Technical Centre in Bangalore, which is carrying out a range of engineering, design and R&D activities.

[sachinj12]

Originally Posted by GTO

High Points:



- This is GM’s first powertrain plant in the world that enables both petrol and diesel engines to be manufactured simultaneously.

Surely underlines the changing perception of our Auto industry

I think its a step in the right direction.

[MAS]

That is great news for all of us.

Beat is a good looking car which i feel can be modified to give an aggressive look. I hope Chevrolet plonk a Made in India, Magnum engine under its hood

I could see only the Chevy Logo in the pictures. I somehow loved the Opel Brand. Hope General Motors consider re-launching it.

[avishar]

Beat with the diesel engine will give a boost to its sales.Any idea what are the range of engines that will be produced?
What about the petrol engine for the cruze?

[swiftnfurious]

This is a good news ! And what all engines will be manufactured here? All engines for GM ? And also I read some where that they have license for Fiat MJD ! Will that also be manufactured here if they have the license ?

[ampere]

I also heard of the 5 Seater SUV coming next year. Is that engine also going to be done hear? As I hear the 2L VCDI is going to have an upgrade.

Any news on that and any link ups to this plant?

[aargee]

New plant huh!!! Has this got something to do with the post about

With Figo & Polo eating Beat's market, I'm not sure how this new plant will help to boost the numbers of Beat. I'm quite happy that the country is prospering as such due to new jobs, but with sales, only time can answer.

[GTO]

Originally Posted by MAS

I somehow loved the Opel Brand.

Well, the Opel horror stories gave GM no option but to put it to rest. The brand had built itself a nasty reputation for trouble & high maintenance.

Originally Posted by avishar

Any idea what are the range of engines that will be produced?

Started with Beat petrol. The diesel will join soon.

[Jaggu]

Good facility, how much of it is automated? Do you have any details about the % of parts from India which will be used in this plant?

[Rehaan]

Had a chance to visit GM's Engine Plant in Talegaon once again. This time 2 years after its launch.

As mentioned earlier, its a flexi line capable of switching between petrol and diesel engine manufacturing as per the market's demands. It was really no surprise that what we saw was mostly diesel engines being made.


Beats cruise down the line as various parts are fitted along the way




Suspension + brake disc assemblies being transported in the factory by an electric kart


Cars are transported on a 2nd level as well within the factory


Crankshafts for the Beat's 3-cylinder engine. (Machined in the factory)


Part retention at specific times during the production (probably for quality testing)


The cute little engine blocks. Interesting that Chevy is also synonymous for "big block V8s"!


Engines carousel around this section where various external parts are bolted on


These cool lifts help just one person load/unload the engines. The Beat diesel engine weighs 130 kgs, whereas the petrol weighs 110 kgs at this stage.


Built-up engines in storage


A mobile engine test-bed (there is a chain of these being pulled along)





This lets you see all ways at an intersection within the factory. Safety first.


The "Final Line". Cars drive off all on their own from here onwards!


A few shiny new things


Beat diesel


The factory is very careful about avoiding scratches. Belt and watch covers were also mandatory, even for visitors.


And here is GM's latest product, the Sail U-VA. Full review here!


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[acroback]

Those pics are droolworthy Rehaan. Thanks for sharing, loved the stacked up engine blocks.

From initial reviews over internet looks like UVA Sail is a no nonsense hatchback. I think it will turn out to be a good number churner for GM.

[iSpoke]

At first it looked to me how could GTO's post containing Sail (posted two year back!)??? Then I realized the latest addition is from Rehaan, it looks too good in Red, awaiting the Official Review. Thanks.

[Latheesh]

Originally Posted by Rehaan

Had a chance to visit GM's Engine Plant in Talegaon once again. This time 2 years after its launch.

Thanks for sharing the pictures

I saw the video of same plant today morning on Malayalam channel Asianet.
Were you part of some media team invited by GM?

[anu21v]

Thanks for sharing some really nice Pics. So is it confirmed now that 1.3 SDE engine is locally manufactured within GM plant or is it imported engine? in your pics it seemed only one type of Engines stacked (probably 1.0 xSDE)? was the 1.3 also being manufactured simultaneously there? Would have liked the pics to put all the speculation at rest.

[Rehaan]

Originally Posted by acroback

Those pics are droolworthy Rehaan. Thanks for sharing, loved the stacked up engine blocks.

Yeah, my favourite pic too! Too bad that they are small engines, and too bad Chevy doesn't sell "crate motors" here...

Originally Posted by Latheesh

Were you part of some media team invited by GM?

Hello. Some media team??

Team-BHP!

Originally Posted by anu21v

So is it confirmed now that 1.3 SDE engine is locally manufactured within GM plant or is it imported engine? in your pics it seemed only one type of Engines stacked (probably 1.0 xSDE)? was the 1.3 also being manufactured simultaneously there? Would have liked the pics to put all the speculation at rest.

I did not see any 1.3 SDEs on the line. It was mostly the 1.0 SDE, with a few petrols floating around. So unfortunately there is no "picture proof", but here is a slide from the presentation (see the second point):



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