Tuesday, April 26, 2011

HUMMER H3R OFF ROAD



Thanks primarily to the efforts of the Team HUMMER racing team, led by Rod Hall, the HUMMER H3 has quickly proved to be a formidable off-road competitor. It runs – and wins – in stock-class off-road races, where racers must rely on production chassis and powertrains. The H3R pays homage to the racing SUV while pushing the envelope on what could be considered “stock” – supposing the factory decided to drop in the 505-horsepower, 7.0L V-8 from the Corvette Z06. In addition to the high-powered engine, the H3R also sports a number of racing-inspired exterior modifications and an interior that blends racing functionality with boulevard comfort and convenience. No, a production H3 equipped with an LS7 engine isn’t in the cards, but for 2008, HUMMER offers the H3 Alpha, which is powered by a new, 300-hp 5.3L all-aluminum V-8.

Vehicle highlights:

- H3R concept
- LS7 7.0L V-8 with 505 horsepower and Hydra-Matic 4L60 electronically controlled four-speed transmission
- Custom valve covers and ignition coil covers
- New, forward-tilting hood with Lexan see-through insert
- Power-operated hood hinges
- Custom air induction system with dual air boxes
- Racing-inspired paint scheme with custom badging
- Off-road lighting package with unique light bar
- Custom rear dual exhaust system with four outlets
- Wheel flares with quick-remove fasteners
- HID headlamps from Starr Lighting
- Clear front corner lamp lenses
- Front bull bar
- Body-color “Jerry” can mounted on the spare tire carrier
- Twenty-inch wheels
- Mickey Thompson Bear Claw 35-inch off-road tires
- Rotora high-performance brake package
- Fixed quarter window inserts
- Eaton front locking differential
- Enhanced cooling system with larger radiator
- Modified suspension with Tenneco/Rancho four-inch lift package and Rancho reservoir shocks
- Re-trimmed interior with brushed metal accents and trim
- Front racing seats with five-point safety harnesses and weather-resistant seat material
- Simpson window safety net
- Washable rubber floor covering replaces carpeting
- Navigation radio system
- Off-road integrated display gauge package with compass, inclinometer, altimeter and timer
- Auxiliary performance gauges
- Auxiliary 20-gallon fuel tank
- Second-row seats deleted
- Cargo-area spare tire mount

GM Accessories (production and concept)

- Rocker protectors
- Underbody shield
- Side-window weather deflector
- Roadside assistance package
- First-aid kit
- Hitch receiver cover
- Body-color grille

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