- Additional 130 million euro investment in modern engine plant in Hungary
- Annual production to increase by 100,000 engines
- Series production of new-generation Opel engines already started
Plans to expand the newly built, flexible Opel engine plant in
Hungary were announced by Opel Vice President Government Relations
Joachim Koschnicke and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Opel will
invest an additional 130 million euros in its new facility, where series
production of the new generation 1.6 liter, four cylinder, SIDI (Spark Ignition Direct Injection) ECOTEC Turbo engines started last week.
New Opel 1.6 SIDI ECOTEC Turbo petrol engine |
“Opel is in the midst of a product offensive: 23 new models and 13 new engines will be launched by 2016 and many of these engines will be built in Hungary.” said Joachim Koschnicke.
With this additional investment, the plant will be enlarged by 1,600
square meters, over 80 new machines will be installed and the new
facility’s annual production will be increased by 100,000 engines.
Including this expansion, total Opel investment in Hungary will be
approximately 1.4 billion euros and the new engine plant’s annual
production capacity will increase to 600,000 engines.
Koschnicke said: “Opel continues to be a strategic player in the
Hungarian economy. We were the first automotive company to invest in
this country back in 1991 and our latest investments underline our
partnership and commitments here. We are proud of our history and of our
success: Opel is the number one brand on the Hungarian car market and
the strength of the brand is also supported by our strong manufacturing
presence.”
New Opel 1.6 CDTI ECOTEC Turbo Diesel Euro 6 engine |
The manufacturing portfolio in the new Opel engine plant will consist of a family of small gasoline engines, a family of medium-sized gasoline engines and a family of medium sized diesel engines. The new engine families will meet future Euro 6 emission standards, add direct injection to gasoline powertrains, secure a low power/weight ratio, provide smooth running and substantially reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Series production of the 1.6 liter gasoline engines has already started, and the new 1.6 liter diesel units which already meet future Euro 6 emission standards will follow by the end of this month.
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