UK plant to assemble BMW engines for Saab
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BMW's UK car engine plant at Ham's Hall near Birmingham has been chosen to assemble petrol engines (pictured) to satisfy a major order from Swedish car maker Saab. The contract for delivery of the engines in 2012 was signed today (29 September) by BMW director Ian Robertson and Saab Automobile CEO JanÅke Jonsson, in Trollhättan in Sweden.
The 4-cylinder engine with latest fuel savings technologies is intended for a new Saab model series. Both companies have agreed not to disclose any financial or contract volume details.
"We are continuing to expand our powertrain system sales business worldwide as planned as part of our Strategy Number ONE. Today's agreement marks another important milestone along this route," Robertson said. "We are delighted to support Saab with our engine expertise. Our engines have a clear lead over the competition when it comes to fuel consumption, emissions and performance."
Jonsson said the BMW engines were widely regarded as a benchmark in the premium segment of the car market. We look forward to integrating this technology into our next-generation vehicles in a true Saab way," he added.
The engine, which will feature Start-Stop and other measures designed to reduce emissions and fuel consumption, will be assembled at the BMW Group's Hams Hall, one of its three engine plants, the others being in Steyr, Austria and Munich, Germany.
