GM Bowling Green Assembly (Corvette plant)
General Motors, Bowling Green, Kentucky
GM's Bowling Green Assembly in south-central Kentucky has built the Chevrolet Corvette since it opened in 1981. It is the sole home of the Corvette lineup, from the Stingray to the ZR1X, and sits near the National Corvette Museum.
- Company
- General Motors
- Status
- Operating
- Opened
- 1981
- Employees
- Not stated
- Industry
- Vehicles
- Revised
- November 11, 2026
What is made here
The Chevrolet Corvette, including Stingray, Z06, Grand Sport, ZR1 and ZR1X versions.
Facts
| Opened | 1981 (company: gm.com) |
|---|---|
| Products | Corvette Stingray, Z06, Grand Sport, Grand Sport X, ZR1 and ZR1X (company: gm.com) |
| Production start | GM opened the plant for production on June 1, 1981 (reference: en.wikipedia.org) |
| Neighbor | The National Corvette Museum is also in Bowling Green (reference: en.wikipedia.org) |
Figures are as stated by the source named next to each one. Company figures are the company's own claims.
Can you visit?
We haven't found a public tour of this factory. See factory tours in Kentucky.
Sources
- GM: U.S. facilities (company, checked November 11, 2026)
- Wikipedia: Bowling Green Assembly Plant (reference, checked November 11, 2026)
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