BMW’s Plant Spartanburg
Submitted by admin on May 31, 2011 – 7:26 pmNo Comment
Plant Spartanburg is BMW’s only plant in the United States. The X3, X5, X6, and Active Hybrid X6 vehicle models are produced in the Spartanburg facility. Opened in 1974, the plant has become a major employer in the Upcountry of South Carolina, employing over 5,000 people. Many tourists to the area enjoy visiting BMW’s Performance Center and the Zentrum.
More than 50,000 visitors annually come to the Zentrum, the only BMW museum in North America. Located next to the plant, the Zentrum presents the past, present, and future of BMW. There are exhibits, films, and rare classic models to see. Even the Zentrum’s unique spiral architecture is a draw for visitors. The museum gift shop sells BMW apparel. A caf