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  Hummer H1
 

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Click here to download printer friendly version The foundation of the Hummer brand is the H1, introduced over a decade ago. Over the years the H1 has received some revisions to further improve its performance.
The H1 is powered by a 6.5-liter, 195-horsepower Turbodiesel engine manufactured by AM General, which generates 590nm of torque. Its near-midship location provides excellent weight distribution. GM's 4L80-E electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission allows smooth transition of power for improved mobility off-road. Over time, it monitors the customer's driving technique and adjusts for driving style. The New Venture Gear Model 242 transfer case enables the driver to customize the drivetrain configurations to match virtually any terrain.
H1 has a four-wheel fully independent suspension system and variable-rate heavy-duty springs. The front suspension incorporates a large stabilizer bar to improve handling and reduce sway when turning. The truck's four-channel ABS four-wheel power disc brakes are mounted inboard as a component of the axle assembly, making them less vulnerable to damage than conventional wheel-mounted components. H1's Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS) enables the customer to adjust tire pressure on the move and adapt to varying terrain. When the H1's tires are deflated, the size of the tire footprint is increased, providing better traction in snow, loose sand and mud.

Company press release, last updated before 12 / 01 / 2004

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 only comment if u have experience!!!!!  
tony
24-5-2003
 YOU WANT THE TRUTH HERE IT IS!!!! This beast takes the cake both on and off road. Why u might ask, well ill tell, and how do i know? I was a platoon seargent driver for 1 week shy of a full 2 years. I drove the beast and drove the hell out of it. Both on and off road this vehicle is awsome. I had many many experience off road both in day time and at night with NVG's. Once on a night mission with some scouts we were slowly in 2wheel drive going down a relative steep grade. When suddenly we came to a thump of a halt. The seargent with me was concerened about getting out of the perdicument. I told him to hang on threw it in 4 low then reverse and climbed back up the steep grade with only 1 minor slip at the begining of the crawl, no prob,and continued on mission. That was only one of my many tortures i put it through, but on to on road. Why do i say it has great on road capabilities, my answer 30 days driving in korea. U think LA or New York is bad try korea or south korea i should say. busses always have right of way along with bikes, motor and pedal. Crazy is the best i can say for it if u slack off the guy in front of u more than a foot a korean will stick his car in there as if u gave him a mile. but seriuosly i had no trouble manuvering the hummer there or here (Ft. Lewis). Ive parked it many times in regular spots both forward and back. Took the beast on many off road adventures both water and land 45 cross dessert terrain because the Lt. was late for a meeting. and the only bad thing i found was the engine holding back. I had a 6.2 diesel i heard a 6.5 was better but honestly i believe the Duramax and allison combo could be quite adequate for the job of unleashing the monster. After all my experience with this 4x4 god thats probably how i would take one, military style w/ canvas tops, cargo, command, and pick-up. with the heart of a Duramax and braun of the allison which for fact is the tranny company in our M1A1 main battle tank. so there u have it truth from experience, p.s. anotheer great reason why its so capable on road is that people see u coming and get the hell out of the way, which for that only reason id get one
 Let's think outside the bubble people  
BoondockSaint21
11-5-2003
 "People, people, people people. When are you going to learn that there are others out there with differnent tastes than you? I've read all the comments on this car and have to say that I agree 100% with B.S. People have different tastes. Just as you may prefer a car to do 0-60 in under 5 seconds, other people prefer to have a gas guzzeling SUV. Why do people like these cars? Why the hell do you like cars that go 200 mph? It's personl preference people!! Stating opinions on a car is one thing, but bashing people that have other opinions other than yours is another. I respect the fact that some people might not like this car, and that's fine. But hate it for the right reasons. This car represents the pinicle of off-road adventure. I personally don't have 1, but 2 of my friends do and we all go 4 wheeling almost every weekend. We go 4 wheeling to get AWAY from the city, away from the stres of ""city life"". We all own SUV's of varying degrees. Just like Texas is the land of the pickup, Colorado and Utah represent the land of the SUV. Noone can touch this car in overall performance off road, cept maybe my jeep(LOL). So it has a top speed of like 90, who cares. I would agree with some people's point of view that a large number of people only buy this car to offset their lack of d#@k size. But honestly, that's why a majority of 40+ year old people buy cars like the Ferrari Enzo. It's a car, maybe not your car of choice, but hey, don't knock SUV's just cause their not your car of choice."
 We're Due  
ds_carfan
11-4-2003
 "Although the traditional H1 comes with only 195hp (six less than that of a new Ford Freestar minivan) and 430lb-ft of torque (nearly 80 less than what is available in a Suburban), everyone has got to love a Hummer. But I do have a couple of questions about the future of the Hummer. First, now that General Motors has taken power of the AM General Company, will they produce America's next military ""Jeep""? As of right now there really is not any pressure on General Motors to produce the next military vehicle, since America waited 45 years for the original Jeep replacement, but will General Motors create the next beast? Perhaps Daimlier Chrysler will produce the next Jeep, not with a Jeep though, but rather a Mercedes-Benz G-wagen replacement. Hey, it could happen! Either way, I believe the next military vehicle for America is overdue, and to wait 25 more years and follow history, 195hp and 430lb-ft will be a joke! Second, for right now, everyone knows that the Hummer H1 is king...of the offroad world. On land, I would rather just stick with my CRX. With the Bohemeth curbweight the Hummer portrays, 195hp is extremely lame, especially when the thing costs over 100k. Thanks, but I will just stick with the triplet H2 (triplets: H2, Escalade, Yukon Danali), loaded with more horsepower and less weight, all while holding very similar measurments, and that rugged style. So, General Motors, what I propose is this: stick the 8.1L Suburban engine under the hood of the 6.5L, giving the Hummer a more refined (and powerful) engine, while still keeping the diesel feature. No matter what though, the Hummer is a great part of American History, and it always will be."

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General specifications
Country of origin United States
Numbers built N/A
Introduced 1985

Engine
Configuration GM Diesel 90º V8
Location Front, longitudinally mounted
Displacement 6.5 liter / 396.7 cu in
Valvetrain 2 valves / cylinder, OHV
Fuel feed Fuel Injection
Aspiration Turbo
Power 195 bhp / 145 KW @ 3400 rpm
Torque 583 Nm / 430 ft lbs @ 1800 rpm
BHP/Liter 30 bhp / liter

Drivetrain
Gearbox Hydramatic 4L80-E 4 speed Automatic
Drive All wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight 3247 kilo / 7158.4 lbs

Performance figures
Power to weight 0.06 bhp / kg

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