About: John Sawruk

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John Sawruk (November 23, 1946 – November 12, 2008) was an American executive. He was also the official historian of the Pontiac Motor Division of GM. John was a licensed engineer, receiving his Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology and his MBA from Wayne State University. In 1978, a highlight of this career was presented with the prestigious Boss Kettering Award from General Motors.He held a U.S. patent for an engine with charge equalizing intake manifold on the 4-cylinder “Iron Duke” engine.

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  • John Sawruk (November 23, 1946 – November 12, 2008) was an American executive. He was also the official historian of the Pontiac Motor Division of GM. John was a licensed engineer, receiving his Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology and his MBA from Wayne State University. In 1978, a highlight of this career was presented with the prestigious Boss Kettering Award from General Motors.He held a U.S. patent for an engine with charge equalizing intake manifold on the 4-cylinder “Iron Duke” engine. After retiring, John enjoyed attending car enthusiast events, often speaking at technical sessions of the GTO Association of America (GTOAA). He would bring his black 1971½ Pontiac GT-37, a rare car of historical significance. Pontiac only produced a few thousand of the GT-37's in 1970 and 1971, a car based on the same body platform as the more numerous and popular Pontiac GTO. (en)
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  • John Sawruk (November 23, 1946 – November 12, 2008) was an American executive. He was also the official historian of the Pontiac Motor Division of GM. John was a licensed engineer, receiving his Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology and his MBA from Wayne State University. In 1978, a highlight of this career was presented with the prestigious Boss Kettering Award from General Motors.He held a U.S. patent for an engine with charge equalizing intake manifold on the 4-cylinder “Iron Duke” engine. (en)
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