Hummer
was a brand of trucks and SUVs, first marketed in 1992 when AM General
began selling a civilian version of the M998 Humvee. In 1998, General Motors(GM) purchased
the brand name and marketed three vehicles: the original , Hummer H1 based on the Humvee;
and the h2 and h3 models that were based on smaller, civilian-market GM platforms.
By 2008, Hummer's viability in the was being questioned economic downturn, and it was placed under review by GM management. Rather than being transferred to Motors Liquidation Company as part of the GM bankruptcy in 2009, the brand was retained by GM, in order to investigate its sale.
In 2009, a Chinese manufacturer, Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery Company , announced that it would acquire Hummer, pending government approvals, but later withdrew its bid.On February 24, 2010, Reuters reported that the Chinese ministry of commerce had prevented the deal, although a ministry spokesperson denied rejecting the application, which had been stalled for eight months. At the end of February, General Motors announced it would begin dismantling the Hummer brand.
Although the automaker announced two days later that it had been approached with new offers, by April 2010, any sale became unlikely, as inventory was depleted and Hummer dealerships began shutting down. After filling a rental-car fleet order, the last Hummer H3 rolled off the line at Shreveport on May 24, 2010.
was a brand of trucks and SUVs, first marketed in 1992 when AM General
began selling a civilian version of the M998 Humvee. In 1998, General Motors(GM) purchased
the brand name and marketed three vehicles: the original , Hummer H1 based on the Humvee;
and the h2 and h3 models that were based on smaller, civilian-market GM platforms.
By 2008, Hummer's viability in the was being questioned economic downturn, and it was placed under review by GM management. Rather than being transferred to Motors Liquidation Company as part of the GM bankruptcy in 2009, the brand was retained by GM, in order to investigate its sale.
In 2009, a Chinese manufacturer, Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery Company , announced that it would acquire Hummer, pending government approvals, but later withdrew its bid.On February 24, 2010, Reuters reported that the Chinese ministry of commerce had prevented the deal, although a ministry spokesperson denied rejecting the application, which had been stalled for eight months. At the end of February, General Motors announced it would begin dismantling the Hummer brand.
Although the automaker announced two days later that it had been approached with new offers, by April 2010, any sale became unlikely, as inventory was depleted and Hummer dealerships began shutting down. After filling a rental-car fleet order, the last Hummer H3 rolled off the line at Shreveport on May 24, 2010.
HUMMER
Former type Division Industry Automotive Founded 1992 Defunct May 24, 2010 Headquarters Detroit, Michigan, United States Products (H1) pickup truck, SUV (H2, H3),Sport utility vhls Parent General Motors |
HUMMER H1
The Hummer H1 is a civilian off-road vehicle based on the M998 Humvee, which was created by AM General. The vehicle was produced from 1992 through 2006, and was the first of what became the Hummer line. It was initially known only as the "Hummer"; however, in 1999 in a joint venture between General Motors and AM General, GM began marketing the Hummer H2, which was built on the Chevrolet Tahoe chassis. It was at this point that the original Hummer was given the H1 designation. For collectors, the most desirable model is the H1 Alpha, produced in the final model year of 2006. It had the most powerful engine and the best fuel mileage of the H1 vehicles. Overall, the H1 was a very limited production vehicle.
H1
Manufacturer AM General
Also called Hummer HMC4 (1992–2002)
Production 1992–2006
Model years 1992–2004, 2006
Assembly Mishawaka,indiana,United states Class Large SUV/truck Boddy style 4-door pickup truck 2-door pickup truck 4-door wagon
4-door convertible - based on Humvee Length 184.5 in (4,686 mm) Height 77 in (1,956 mm)
2004–06: 79 in (2,007 mm)
Pre-2003 Wagon: 75 in (1,905 mm) Wellbase 130 in (3,302 mm)
Also called Hummer HMC4 (1992–2002)
Production 1992–2006
Model years 1992–2004, 2006
Assembly Mishawaka,indiana,United states Class Large SUV/truck Boddy style 4-door pickup truck 2-door pickup truck 4-door wagon
4-door convertible - based on Humvee Length 184.5 in (4,686 mm) Height 77 in (1,956 mm)
2004–06: 79 in (2,007 mm)
Pre-2003 Wagon: 75 in (1,905 mm) Wellbase 130 in (3,302 mm)
"Originally designed strictly for military use the four-wheel-drive utility vehicle was released to the civilian market due to popular demand. Boasting 16 inches (40 cm) of ground clearance as well as super-aggressive approach and departure angles, the Humvee could clamber over a 22-inch (56 cm) high obstacle, handle a 60 percent grade and wade through up to 30 inches (76 cm) of water.
Price
A Hummer H1 Alpha Convertible in morning mist.In the original 1992 production run, the price of the basic open-top was $40,500 while a fully loaded wagon with all options was $54,700.
In 2006, the suggested retail price was $129,399.00 for the open-top; the wagon was $140,796.00, H1 Alpha was priced at $150,975.00.
The Hummer brand
On June 2, 2009, General Motors attempted a sale of its Hummer brand to a Chinese company,Tengzhong, as part of its bankruptcy settlement. GM stated at the time that it hoped the sale would save about 3,000 jobs in the US, after sales of the brand suffered despite its military image because of its low fuel economy.
On February 24, 2010, General Motors announced that the company was shutting down its Hummer brand due to Tengzhong withdrawing its bid. Tengzhong stated that the bid was withdrawn due to a failure to get approval from the Chinese government.
A Hummer H1 Alpha Convertible in morning mist.In the original 1992 production run, the price of the basic open-top was $40,500 while a fully loaded wagon with all options was $54,700.
In 2006, the suggested retail price was $129,399.00 for the open-top; the wagon was $140,796.00, H1 Alpha was priced at $150,975.00.
The Hummer brand
On June 2, 2009, General Motors attempted a sale of its Hummer brand to a Chinese company,Tengzhong, as part of its bankruptcy settlement. GM stated at the time that it hoped the sale would save about 3,000 jobs in the US, after sales of the brand suffered despite its military image because of its low fuel economy.
On February 24, 2010, General Motors announced that the company was shutting down its Hummer brand due to Tengzhong withdrawing its bid. Tengzhong stated that the bid was withdrawn due to a failure to get approval from the Chinese government.
History
The Hummer H1 has three common variants: a convertible-like soft top, a four-door hard top Sport Utility Truck and an Alpha Wagon body version. Other less known variants include a two-door pickup truck, most commonly seen in the military sporting Anti-Air turrets and other launchers, or used as troop and cargo transports, and a four-door slantback, which shares the same body style of the Humvee employed by the U.S. Military. The convertible/soft top and the station wagon versions were the last ones available in the mass market. The two door and four door pickup versions are only available in fleet livery.
Originally released in the civilian market in 1992, the Hummer
H1 owed its birth to the popularity of photos from Operation Desert Storm
and the enthusiastic campaign from actor-politician Arnold Schwarzenegger,
who owns several variants of Hummer vehicles. AM General announced that
2006 would be the last model year for the Hummer H1, with production winding down in June 2006 due to a new emission law for diesel engine vehicles, which took effect in 2007.
A modified, red Hummer H1
2004 Hummer undercarriage.
A camouflaged Hummer H1 in San Fransisco, showing the grill, hood, windshield, and headlights detail.
A Hummer H1 ,sport utility truck showing its durability and power when driving through mud and water.
A H3, a Hummer H1, and a H2, showing the H1
in comparison to the other two models, showing
a great deal of difference.
in comparison to the other two models, showing
a great deal of difference.
HUMMER H2
The Hummer H2 is an SUV and SUT that was marketed by General Motors under the Hummer
brand. It is a large truck (slimmer than the Hummer H1), while longer, heavier (8600 lbs.), and
taller with room for six passengers (including driver), seven passengers in some models.
The rearmost part of the H2 SUV was modified to a pickup truck bed for the 2005 H2 SUT
("Sport Utility Truck"). The Hummer H2 was the only one of the trucks to have the letters HUMMER between the grille.
HUMMER H2
Manufacturer AM General and GM
Production USA: 2003–2009
Assembly Mishawaka, Indiana, United States
Class Full-size SUV
Body style crew cab truck 4-door SUV
Platform GMT913 (SUT)
Engine 6.0L 325 hp (242 kW) V8(2003–07)
6.2L 393 hp (293 kW) V8 (2008–09)
Transmission 4L65E 4-speed (2003–2007)
6L80E 6-speed (2008–2009)
auto
Wheelbase SUT: 122.8 in (3,119 mm)
SUV: 122.8 in (3,119 mm)
Length SUT: 203.5 in (5,169 mm)
SUV: 203.5 in (5,169 mm)
Width 81.2 in (2,062 mm)
Height 79.2 in (2,012 mm)
2003–05: 77.8 in (1,976 mm)
The H2 was built under contract by AM General at a specially constructed
plant in Mishawaka, Indiana, USA. The H2's final frame assembly is made up
of 3 sections: The front uses a modified GM 2500-Series utility frame, the mid-section
is all new and is completely boxed, and the rear section uses a modified GM 1500-Series
frame which is upgraded for the 8,600 pounds (3,900 kg) gross vehicle weight.
Standard features
Standard features include air conditioning w/tri-zone climate controls, tilt leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls, cruise control, leather upholstery, heated front and rear seats, 8-way power front seats, dual memory system, BOSE premium sound system, 6-disc CD changer, outside-temperature indicator, compass, rear radio controls, independent front and rear suspension specially created for the H2, oversized tires with HUMMER rims, universal garage door opener and remote engine start (2008-2009).
Optional features
Options for the H2 include adjustable rear suspension, a wide power sunroof, rear view camera, DVD entertainment system, navigation system, ladder, custom grilles, side step bars, 20" Chrome HUMMER rims (slightly different from stock), and pretty much every chrome option one can imagine.
Standard features include air conditioning w/tri-zone climate controls, tilt leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls, cruise control, leather upholstery, heated front and rear seats, 8-way power front seats, dual memory system, BOSE premium sound system, 6-disc CD changer, outside-temperature indicator, compass, rear radio controls, independent front and rear suspension specially created for the H2, oversized tires with HUMMER rims, universal garage door opener and remote engine start (2008-2009).
Optional features
Options for the H2 include adjustable rear suspension, a wide power sunroof, rear view camera, DVD entertainment system, navigation system, ladder, custom grilles, side step bars, 20" Chrome HUMMER rims (slightly different from stock), and pretty much every chrome option one can imagine.
The H2 was nominated for North American Truck of the Year the award for 2003.
Hummer h2 Off road driving
Hummer launched a special 2009 Black Chrome Limited Edition version of the truck.
Custom hummer angle
Hummer H2 Bomber
2010 GeigerCars Hummer H2 Bomber
2010 GeigerCars Hummer H2 Bomber
2007-Hummer H2-Safari-Off Road Interior
HUMMER H3
The Hummer H3
was a crossover SUV/Sport Utility Truck from General Motors' Hummerdivision introduced in 2005 based on the GMT355 underpinning the Chevrolet Colorado andGMC Canyon compact pickup trucks. Produced at GM's Shreveport, Louisiana factory and the Port Elizabeth plant in South Africa the H3 was the smallest among the Hummer models, and the first to be built by GM. It was available either as a traditional midsize SUV or as a midsize pickup known as the H3T.
was a crossover SUV/Sport Utility Truck from General Motors' Hummerdivision introduced in 2005 based on the GMT355 underpinning the Chevrolet Colorado andGMC Canyon compact pickup trucks. Produced at GM's Shreveport, Louisiana factory and the Port Elizabeth plant in South Africa the H3 was the smallest among the Hummer models, and the first to be built by GM. It was available either as a traditional midsize SUV or as a midsize pickup known as the H3T.
HUMMER H3
Manufacturer GM
Production 2005–2010
Assembly Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
Kaliningrad, Kaliningrad Oblast,Russia
Class Mid-size SUVPickup truck (H3T)
Body style 4-door
Layout Front engine, four-wheel drive
Platform GM GMT345 platform
Engine 3.5 L (211 CID) L52 I5
3.7 L (223 CID) LLR I5
5.3 L (325 CID) LH8 V8
Transmission Hydra-Matic 4L60-E 4-speedautomati 5-speed manual
Width 74.7 in (1,897 mm)
Height 2006–07: 73.7 in (1,872 mm)
2008–2010: 73.2 in (1,859 mm)
Wheelbase 111.9 in (2,842 mm)
Powertrains
The H3 was launched with a 3.5 liter straight-5 cylinder L52 engine that produced 220 hp(160 kW) and 225 ft·lbf (305 N·m) of torque and was mated to a standard five-speedmanual transmission or an optional Hydra-Matic 4L60-E four-speed automatic transmission. In 2007 this engine was replaced by 3.7 liter LLR that produced 242 hp (180 kW) and 242 ft·lbf (328 N·m) of torque, figures that were revised in 2009 to 239 hp (178 kW) and 241 ft·lbf (327 N·m). Under revised EPA testing standards when equipped with either transmission this straight-5 engine achieved 14 mpg-US (17 l/100 km) in the city and 18 mpg-US (13 l/100 km) on the highway with a combined average of 15 mpg-US(16 l/100 km). Available solely with the automatic transmission, a 5.3 liter LH8 V8 engine producing 300 hp (220 kW) and 320 ft·lbf (430 N·m) of torque was added in 2008 for the Alpha model and delivered slightly lower fuel economy, estimated at 13 mpg-US(18 l/100 km) in the city, 16 mpg-US (15 l/100 km) on the highway, with a combined average of 14 mpg-US (17 l/100 km).
The H3 was launched with a 3.5 liter straight-5 cylinder L52 engine that produced 220 hp(160 kW) and 225 ft·lbf (305 N·m) of torque and was mated to a standard five-speedmanual transmission or an optional Hydra-Matic 4L60-E four-speed automatic transmission. In 2007 this engine was replaced by 3.7 liter LLR that produced 242 hp (180 kW) and 242 ft·lbf (328 N·m) of torque, figures that were revised in 2009 to 239 hp (178 kW) and 241 ft·lbf (327 N·m). Under revised EPA testing standards when equipped with either transmission this straight-5 engine achieved 14 mpg-US (17 l/100 km) in the city and 18 mpg-US (13 l/100 km) on the highway with a combined average of 15 mpg-US(16 l/100 km). Available solely with the automatic transmission, a 5.3 liter LH8 V8 engine producing 300 hp (220 kW) and 320 ft·lbf (430 N·m) of torque was added in 2008 for the Alpha model and delivered slightly lower fuel economy, estimated at 13 mpg-US(18 l/100 km) in the city, 16 mpg-US (15 l/100 km) on the highway, with a combined average of 14 mpg-US (17 l/100 km).
Capabilities
The H3 featured a two-speed, electronically controlled full-time 4weel drive system that made it suitable for both on-road and off-road driving. Electronic locking front and rear differentials were optional. The H2, the H3 can ford 24 inches (610 mm) of water (tested in depths up to 31 in/790 mm) at a speed of 5 miles per hour (8.0 km/h) and 16 inches (410 mm) of water at a speed of 20 miles per hour (32 km/h). Standard ground clearance is measured at 9.7 inches (250 mm) while the approach, departure, and breakover angles are measured at 37.4°, 34.7°, and 22.1° respectively, allowing the H3 to scale a 16-inch (410 mm) vertical wall and negotiate grades of 60% and side slopes of 40%. Front and rear recovery hooks were standard, with an optional trailer hitch and wiring harness.
Maximum towing capacities were 3,000 pounds (1,400 kg) for the straight-5 with manual transmission, 4,500 pounds (2,000 kg) for the straight-5 with automatic transmission, and 6,000 pounds (2,700 kg) for the V8 with automatic transmission. Cargo volume with the second-row seats in the upright position was 25.0 cubic feet (0.71 m3) that could be expanded to a maximum of 62.8 cubic feet (1.78 m3) when the seats are folded down. V8 models featured the lightest maximum payload capacity of just over 1,100 pounds (500 kg) while straight-5, manual transmission models allowed the greatest payload at 1,300 pounds (590 kg).
Safety
Electronic stability control, anti-lock four-wheel disc brakes, brake-controlled traction control, LATCH child-seat anchors, and tire-pressure monitoring were standard features on the H3. Side-curtain airbags were optional until 2008 when they were made standard across. The H3 was rated Acceptable, the second highest rating, by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in both frontal offset and side-impact crashes (with side airbags) and Poor, the lowest rating, for rear-crash protection/head restraints
HUMMER H3T
Electronic stability control, anti-lock four-wheel disc brakes, brake-controlled traction control, LATCH child-seat anchors, and tire-pressure monitoring were standard features on the H3. Side-curtain airbags were optional until 2008 when they were made standard across. The H3 was rated Acceptable, the second highest rating, by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in both frontal offset and side-impact crashes (with side airbags) and Poor, the lowest rating, for rear-crash protection/head restraints
HUMMER H3T
The Hummer H3T is a mid-size pickup truck that was available during the 2009 and 2010 model years.
The vehicle was originally shown as a regular cab (two-door) concept pickup truck in 2003, that was shown at the 2004 Los Angeles Auto Show.The production five-passenger four-door crew-cab production version appeared at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show.The H3T featured a 5-foot bed with built-in storage boxes and came in standard H3T, H3T Adventure, H3T Luxury, and H3T Alpha (with cloth or leather trim) trim packages.
A road test by Motor Trend reported the 2009 truck "crawled up rock steps, ran through sand washes, and navigated steep ledges with confidence and capability to spare." They described itsturning radius "uncomfortably wide" and said "at highway cruising it would've been nice to have a faster, firmer feel.
International markets
In 2007 GM South Africa launched their first Hummer production facility in Port Elizabeth. Most of the South African made Hummer H3's were imported to England because of their right hand drive. The plant manufactured only the Hummer H3 for the South African market, as well as units exported to Asia and Europe. This plant also manufactured a right hand drive version for the Australian market between 2007 and 2009. Throughout Australia, Hummer was distributed by GM Holden via specialist dealerships that were also affliated with the Saab brand.
After a long day of off road.
2008 Hummer H3 Wagon Concept. Harrison has combined the legendary off-road ...
Hummer H3 is ideal for off-road driving
Robby Gordon competed in the 2010 Dakar Rally in a highly modified H3, finishing eighth overall
Plug-in hybrid
In early 2009, Raser Technologies and FEV built a prototype plug-in hybrid H3 that could achieve up to 100 MPG given enough main power.This vehicle, known later as the Electric Hummer H3, was later showcased by California State Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger at a press conference at the State Capitol in Sacramento as part of a campaign to promote greener vehicles.
End of the H3
At the end of February 2010, General Motors announced it would begin dismantling the Hummer brand. After filling a rental-car fleet order, the last Hummer H3 rolled off line at Shreveport on May 24, 2010
In early 2009, Raser Technologies and FEV built a prototype plug-in hybrid H3 that could achieve up to 100 MPG given enough main power.This vehicle, known later as the Electric Hummer H3, was later showcased by California State Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger at a press conference at the State Capitol in Sacramento as part of a campaign to promote greener vehicles.
End of the H3
At the end of February 2010, General Motors announced it would begin dismantling the Hummer brand. After filling a rental-car fleet order, the last Hummer H3 rolled off line at Shreveport on May 24, 2010