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Lansing Engine Plant

Lansing Engine Plant was a General Motors automotive engine plant located in Delta Township, Michigan. Constructed in 1981, it was originally constructed to create diesel counterparts of GM's gasoline engines, though, by the next year, GM had abandoned the project. By 1987, the plant was producing the Quad-4 engine, and in 2002 the EcoTec engine, but was closed that same year.

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Lansing Engine Plant
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Operated1981–2005
Location
Coordinates42°42′N 84°40′W / 42.7°N 84.66°W / 42.7; -84.66
IndustryAutomotive
ProductsEngines
OwnerGeneral Motors

Lansing Engine Plant was a General Motors automotive engine plant located in Delta Township, Michigan. Constructed in 1981, it was originally constructed to create diesel counterparts of GM's gasoline engines,1 though, by the next year, GM had abandoned the project. By 1987, the plant was producing the Quad-4 engine, and in 2002 the EcoTec engine, but was closed that same year.

GM sold the plant to Ashley Capital in 2005 who then leased it out to auto parts supplier Ryder Logistics.2

Products

  • GM Diesel Engine: 1981-1982
  • Quad-4 Engine: 1987-2002
  • EcoTec Engine: 2002
References

References

  1. "THE PLANTS". Lansing State Journal. September 15, 2008. Retrieved December 27, 2008.
  2. Beth Shayne (March 22, 2005). "Old GM Plant to Be New Auto Parts Supplier". WILX Channel 10 Lansing. Retrieved December 27, 2008.

42°42′14.4″N 84°39′30.7″W / 42.704000°N 84.658528°W / 42.704000; -84.658528