Chevrolet corvette 2002 User Manual

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Corvette Assembly Plant
The Corvette Assembly Plant in Bowling Green,
Kentucky is one of the most sophisticated and
computerized automobile assembly facilities in 
the world. To build your 2002 Corvette, over 
1,025 employes teamed up with the 58 high
-
tech 
robots that assist in a variety of processes, 
from welding to painting.
The Bowling Green facility is Corvette’s third 
home since 1953. Since beginning production in 
June of 1981, it has become one of Kentucky’s 
most popular tourist attractions.
Corvette Assembly Plant tours are available. 
For dates and times, call (270) 745-8228. 
Reservations are required for groups of 10 or more.
The new National Corvette Museum, located near 
the assembly plant, opened its doors in September 
of 1994. It is also attracting tourists to the area. 
For more information, call 1-800-53-VETTE (83883) 
or (270) 781
-
7973.