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Cam#7 · 08-09-2011, 08:01 AM

We all know the Gen5 Camaro is built at the Oshawa plant. It's recently been reported that GM is spending 117 million on this plant for the front wheel drive Cadillac XTS slated for the 2013 model year.

Also the Alpha platform for the ATS Cadillac will be at the Lansing plant.

My question is "As a norm do plants run mulitple platforms and would we expect the Gen6 Camaro to be built in Oshawa or Lansing"?

Nomad · 08-09-2011, 08:51 AM

Plants used to be set up to run "similar" models based on the same platform, (Oshawa Car Plant used to run Chevy Impala & Monte Carlo, Buick Regal, Pontiac Grand Prix, Oshawa Truck used to run Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra). The Oshawa Plant was refitted to be a "Flex" Plant, meaning that multiple platforms could be run in one plant with minimal change over.

On the Gen 6, that's a good question. Used to be that plants would actually bid on making the car. Don't know if GM is still making the plants do that or not.

FenwickHockey65 · 08-09-2011, 09:34 AM

Doesn't really matter what platform a car's on, Oshawa can probably build it.

Right now they're building W-body Impalas, EpII-based Regals, Zeta-based Camaros, and Theta-II-based Equinoxes.

As for whether or not the Alpha-based Camaro will transition to LGR, that's debatable...LGR seems to be becoming a Cadillac plant more than anything.

meb885 · 08-09-2011, 10:12 AM

Don't quote me on this but i'm fairly sure that some GM higher up's said that Oshawa would be the ONLY plant building the camaro in the future. now how far into the future i'm not sure... i'm not sure if they meant the future meaning convertible, and Zxx (before either the convertible or ZL1 were announced) or beyond. this was at a event when only the coupe was on the market.

Altho i'd love to see Lansing build a camaro, i could pick my car up at the plant! hahaha (yeah i know it wouldnt happen and it'd prob still take 3 weeks for it to travel 60 miles to me lol

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velocity149 · 02-17-2015, 10:08 AM

BUMP lol. I think we have an answer to this question now...

KaBoom1701 · 02-17-2015, 10:16 AM

Ok,

You win the "oldest bumped thread" award! lol

Ragnar · 02-17-2015, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Doesn't really matter what platform a car's on, Oshawa can probably build it.

Right now they're building W-body Impalas, EpII-based Regals, Zeta-based Camaros, and Theta-II-based Equinoxes.

As for whether or not the Alpha-based Camaro will transition to LGR, that's debatable...LGR seems to be becoming a Cadillac plant more than anything.

I see that he saw into the future...

Chris1SS1LE · 02-17-2015, 01:48 PM

Very Normal, even run front wheel drive and rear wheel drive assemblys back to back. I was working at the mustang / mazda 6 plant for work. Every other car was a mustang and mazda to different drivetrains and multiple engines. Even the awd assembly for the 6. I was like any chance of accidently getting a AWD Mustang. Nope.

Pretty wild to see a GT500 being assembled and a base 4 cyl mazda being built just behind it.

Rocky1974 · 02-17-2015, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaBoom1701

Ok,

You win the "oldest bumped thread" award! lol

No. Somebody resurrected one that was over 5 years old the other day.

Splitter · 02-17-2015, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaBoom1701

Ok,

You win the "oldest bumped thread" award! lol

Hehe.

Its called "necro-ing" a post.

Because necromancers resurrect dead things back to life! If there were such a thing.

Bizaro · 02-17-2015, 02:54 PM

2011 holyshit

velocity149 · 02-17-2015, 03:45 PM

It's just funny to see people's ideas of the future back then, and the reality coming to life now.

08-09-2011, 08:01 AM	#1
Cam#7 Drives: 2011 2LT IBM / SIM stripe 6M Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: STL Posts: 863	Cars built at the Oshawa plant We all know the Gen5 Camaro is built at the Oshawa plant. It's recently been reported that GM is spending 117 million on this plant for the front wheel drive Cadillac XTS slated for the 2013 model year. Also the Alpha platform for the ATS Cadillac will be at the Lansing plant. My question is "As a norm do plants run mulitple platforms and would we expect the Gen6 Camaro to be built in Oshawa or Lansing"? __________________

08-09-2011, 08:51 AM	#2
Nomad Drives: '11 2SS/RS RJT M6 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Grounded in the 'Shwa Posts: 478 View My Garage	Plants used to be set up to run "similar" models based on the same platform, (Oshawa Car Plant used to run Chevy Impala & Monte Carlo, Buick Regal, Pontiac Grand Prix, Oshawa Truck used to run Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra). The Oshawa Plant was refitted to be a "Flex" Plant, meaning that multiple platforms could be run in one plant with minimal change over. On the Gen 6, that's a good question. Used to be that plants would actually bid on making the car. Don't know if GM is still making the plants do that or not. __________________ Vararam CAI, Elite Engineering Catch Can, Separate Clutch Fluid Reservoir, Ghost Armor Full Protection Package, Chromed Turn Signal Bulbs, RPI Stealth Splash Guards, Skip Shift Eliminator, Defenderworx Chrome Bowtie Inserts, Pfadt Trailing Arms, Camaro Decal Store CGM Hood Spears with "376ci" custom text, Billet Depot/Drake Underhood Polished Caps, CGM Lug Nut Decals, Pedders Front Radius Rod Inserts, JacFab Front License Plate Bracket

08-09-2011, 09:34 AM	#3
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	Doesn't really matter what platform a car's on, Oshawa can probably build it. Right now they're building W-body Impalas, EpII-based Regals, Zeta-based Camaros, and Theta-II-based Equinoxes. As for whether or not the Alpha-based Camaro will transition to LGR, that's debatable...LGR seems to be becoming a Cadillac plant more than anything. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

08-09-2011, 10:12 AM	#4
meb885 Drives: 13 CRT 2SS-1LE/06 Trailblazer Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Metro-Detroit, MI Posts: 387 View My Garage	Don't quote me on this but i'm fairly sure that some GM higher up's said that Oshawa would be the ONLY plant building the camaro in the future. now how far into the future i'm not sure... i'm not sure if they meant the future meaning convertible, and Zxx (before either the convertible or ZL1 were announced) or beyond. this was at a event when only the coupe was on the market. Altho i'd love to see Lansing build a camaro, i could pick my car up at the plant! hahaha (yeah i know it wouldnt happen and it'd prob still take 3 weeks for it to travel 60 miles to me lol ) __________________ -2013 2SS/RS 1LE Crystal Red Tintcoat D9231513 1 of 1826 1LE's, and 1 of 86 2SS's in Crystal Red -Built 05/13 Car Came home 8/08/2013 Completed Upgrades: CAI Intake, Tint, Wheel Center Decals, Gill Stripes. Planned Upgrades Soon:De-Chrome (Black outs), TEAM LS3 2010 2LT VIN#165 Traded In, 2010 2SS VIN#42415 Traded In

02-17-2015, 10:08 AM	#5
velocity149 Drives: 2014 2SS RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Oshawa, Ontario. Home of the Camaro Posts: 810	BUMP lol. I think we have an answer to this question now... __________________ Thank our veterans for peace today, Support our troops for peace tomorrow. RIP Dad, 1962-2012 SYOTOS

02-17-2015, 10:16 AM	#6
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02-17-2015, 01:48 PM	#8
Chris1SS1LE Drives: 2014 Camaro Red Hot 1LE NPP Recaro Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Indiana Posts: 639	Very Normal, even run front wheel drive and rear wheel drive assemblys back to back. I was working at the mustang / mazda 6 plant for work. Every other car was a mustang and mazda to different drivetrains and multiple engines. Even the awd assembly for the 6. I was like any chance of accidently getting a AWD Mustang. Nope. Pretty wild to see a GT500 being assembled and a base 4 cyl mazda being built just behind it.

02-17-2015, 02:54 PM	#11
Bizaro Account Suspended Drives: 2015 Redhot 1LE Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Westchester NY Posts: 1,409	2011 holyshit

02-17-2015, 03:45 PM	#12
velocity149 Drives: 2014 2SS RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Oshawa, Ontario. Home of the Camaro Posts: 810	It's just funny to see people's ideas of the future back then, and the reality coming to life now. __________________ Thank our veterans for peace today, Support our troops for peace tomorrow. RIP Dad, 1962-2012 SYOTOS

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