The GM Performance Division combines the passion of
its people with the impressive development capabilities of General
Motors to create vehicles that people absolutely ‘have
to drive’.
The CTS-V is a great example of this synergy. If you’ve ever driven or ridden in one during a swift run up through the gears, stomp on the brakes and yank through a tight corner, you know this vehicle was created by people that love building and driving fun, fast, good looking performance cars.
But be warned, you won’t want to drive anything else once you’ve experienced a GM Performance Division-tuned vehicle!
To have the GM Performance Division recognized as the best at creating image and performance vehicles and powertrains.
The GM Performance Division is a team filled with passionate automotive enthusiasts delivering compelling total vehicle design and performance that sets standards and wins in the Global marketplace.
The Vehicle Performance Center
The GM Performance Division is based in the ‘Vehicle Performance Center’ (VPC) building located on the east side of the sprawling General Motors Technical Center campus in Warren, Michigan. The VPC has 18 full-instrumented engine dyno cells, a complete engine-building center complimented by full fabrication capabilities, multiple chassis test cells (often called ‘7 post chassis dynos’), substantial office space and even its own cafeteria.
One of the more prominent features of the VPC is its impressive lobby. Loaded with performance components, vehicles and video screens playing activities of the organization, it is informative, entertaining and a destination for many engineers meeting outside contacts.
One of the busiest areas in the VPC Lobby is the video-driving simulator. Here, VPC engineers can race each other on the Nurburgring racetrack to experience what all GM Performance Vehicles are subjected to during development!
Warren Technical Center
The Mechanical Assembly Garage has been involved in many critical projects as the center for GM Performance Division vehicle work at the Warren Tech Center. This facility is where the ’55 repli-racer stock car (see update in the Performance Pulse section of this ‘site) honoring the small block V8 was recently put together, where the testbed SUVs loaded with wild V16 prototype Caddy showcar engines were made roadworthy (two years ago) for the ‘Sixteen’ showcar and where much of the Woodward Dream Cruise Enthusiast cars (like last year’s GTO and Canyon truck) were made roadworthy. Staffed by enthusiasts and able to produce under pressure, the ‘Garage is a critical component in the success of many GM Performance Division projects.
Milford Proving Grounds
Building 73 is a subtle hub of activity for the GM Performance Division at the super-secretive Milford Proving Grounds in southeast Michigan. It is a short, on-site drive to the impressive Milford Road Course, a hyper-fast testbed modeled after the Nurburgring test track all GM Performance Division vehicles must excel at before being released to the public. SEMA show cars, NASCAR pace cars and full-on racecars are made road-ready in this facility, among other usages. The GM Performance Division also has facilities in Bldg 70 at MPG where show vehicles are prepared for auto shows, and the design center where concept and historic concept vehicles are maintained.
Nurburgring
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Milan Dragway
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