GMC

GMC

GMC
Name:GMC
Year of foundation:1911
Founder:Durant,
William Crapo
Belongs:General Motors
Location:Pontiak, 
United States
America
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GMC

History of the GMC automobile brand

Contents Emblem History of the brand in GMC models One of the largest concerns in America. GMC specializes in the production of trucks, including "light trucks", which include passenger vans and pickup trucks. The history of the brand, which can rightfully be considered the oldest in the world, began in the 1900s. The first car was created in 1902. During the war years, the company produced military equipment. In the 2000s, the company was close to bankruptcy, but was able to get back on its feet. Today, GMC has a wide range of models, which is regularly updated, receiving well-deserved awards for safety and reliability. Emblem The logo of the automobile brand consists of three capital letters GMC in red, which symbolizes unstoppable power, courage and endless energy. The letters themselves indicate the decoding of the company name. The history of the brand in GMC models In 1900, the two Grabowski brothers, Mark and Maurice, designed their first car - a truck, which was created for sale. The car was equipped with a motor with one cylinder, located horizontally. Then, in 1902, the brothers founded the Rapid Motor Vehicle Company. She began to specialize in the production of trucks, which received a single-cylinder engine. In 1908, General Motors was created, which included William Duran. The brand took over the company, like all the others that operated in the state of Michigan. Already in 1909, a generation of GMC trucks appeared. Since 1916, the company "General Motors Corporation" appears. The cars produced by her crossed America during the trans-American rally. When the First World War began, the company began to produce cars for the army. In total, about one thousand copies of machines of various modifications were produced. at the end of hostilities, the company began to improve the equipment at the plant in Michigan. In addition, it began to convert cars into motorized wagons and railcars. 1925 was marked by the fact that another automobile brand from Chicago “The yellow Cab Manufacturing” entered the American company. Since that time, the automaker has been able to design medium and light duty trucks under its logo. In 1927, the T family cars were produced. Since 1931, the Class 8 car and the T-95 truck began to be produced. the last model had pneumatic brakes, three axles. four transmission stages and a load capacity of up to 15 tons. Since 1929, the leader of the American automobile industry has developed a car that could carry animals, including very large ones. In 1934, the first truck was produced, its cab was above the engine. Since 1937, trucks manufactured by the brand have become more streamlined, new color schemes have appeared. 2 years later, models of the A family appeared on the market, including restylings: AC, ACD, AF, ADF. Model numbers started from 100 to 850. In 1935, the automaker launched a new production facility, which was now located in Detroit. The company produced engines that ran on diesel fuel. This product is becoming very popular for trucks. In 1938, the brand launched a pickup truck, which became the first T-14 semi-thin car. During the Second World War, the brand was again reorganized into military products. The manufacturer produced various accessories for submarines, tanks, trucks. Products were partially supplied to the Russian market under Lend-Lease. Such a machine was DUKW, which is an amphibian. She can move on land and water. The release was made in several versions: 2-, 4-, 8-ton. The second half of the 1940s was marked by great success for the company. The brand's cars were sold quickly, while no major revisions of the model were required. In early 1949, class cars began to become obsolete. They were replaced by a new truck design from the Class 8 family. The brand produced the car for the next decade. Also, around the same time, a variant of the Bubblenose model appears. His motor was placed under the cab. A feature of this car was the ability to equip a berth by special order. In the 1950s, the automaker developed and began producing Jimmy trucks. Such cars of the 630 series of the mid-50s had a 417 Detroit Diesel diesel engine. The winner received two transmissions: the main one with five steps and an additional three-speed. Since 1956, the production of an all-wheel drive 4WD truck has been launched. In 1959, the last models with a motor under the cab are produced. They were replaced by a machine of the Crackerbox family. The car got its name for the special shape of the cabin: it was angular and looked like a box. Additionally, the car was produced with a place where you could sleep. The release of this product lasted 18 years. In 1968, new trucks appeared under the GM brand. One of these was the Astro-95. her engine was placed under the cab. The car quickly gained popularity. In addition, she received a new shaped dashboard and a windshield that had a good view. The cabin itself has also undergone changes in appearance. The production of the car continued until 1987. In 1966, cars of the 9500 family were produced. They are characteristic of their time. In addition, their peculiarity was that they were based on large cars of the N. They were long trucks. The hood leaned forward and was made of fiberglass. Under it was a diesel engine. Since 1988, the automaker has been part of the Volvo-White truck group GMC and Autocar. GMC brand machines are still in use today, including class 8 and older variants. So, for example, the full-size Sierra ACE peaks. The manufacturer first introduced this car in early 1999, during the Detroit Auto Show. In the external data of the car there is a combination of rectangular and round headlights, wheels with a diameter of 18 inches, as well as many chrome elements. The car has 6 seats. Another car is the Safari. This car is a minivan, which can be all-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive. Family version of the car. which may well be used for transportation. in case of Van Cargo configuration. Minibus Savana ST is another model developed by the brand. She already has 7 seats. In addition, the machine can be in three versions: 1500, 2500 and 3500. Cars are designed for 12-15 people. The all-wheel drive car was the Yukon SUV. In his restyled Yukon XL, the rear wheels became leading. Cars can accommodate 7-9 people. Since 2000, the second generation of these models has appeared. Since 2001, the manufacturer began producing a new generation of cars that replaced the GMC Envoy. The new model car has become larger in size, and it has improved external and internal performance.

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