Opel Wien GmbH[2] (formerly GM Powertrain Austria GmbH) is an Austrian manufacturing company based in Vienna / Aspern, Austria and was a subsidiary of General Motors. Currently a subsidiary of the Dutch-based multinational automotive manufacturer Stellantis since 16 January 2021.

Opel Wien GmbH
Company typeGmbH
Industry
  • Manufacturing
Founded1982
HeadquartersVienna (Aspern), Austria
Key people
Rafal Trojca, Chairman
Products
Owner
Number of employees
ca.400
ParentOpel Group GmbH
Websitewww.opel-wien.at (German)

History

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The Austrian Chancellor Dr. Bruno Kreisky and GM Austria Chairman Helmuth Schimpf signed a contract to build an engine plant in Vienna/Aspern on August 23, 1979. The investment amounted to over 9,8 billion Schilling.

Products

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Opel Wien GmbH produces Family 0 engines, 5 and 6-Speed transmissions for Opel/Vauxhall and Chevrolet/Buick.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Opel wins funding by selling European facilities to GM: report". Reuters. Archived from the original on 2019-04-09.
  2. ^ "Home". Archived from the original on 2012-04-16. Retrieved 2012-04-28.
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  • Opel Wien official corporate website (German)