Back in the late ‘90s, General Motors scooped up the Hummer brand name from AM General, and in just a few years‘ time, kicked off production on no less than three separate Hummer models, including the GMT820-based H2. Production lasted just eight years, but during that time, the Hummer H2 established itself as an icon in the off-roader segment. Now, a new photobook looks to chronicle the H2’s history with a series of stories, profiles, and imagery.
The new book is titled Hummer H2 – King-Size America! and was launched this year in recognition of the tenth anniversary of the discontinuation of the Hummer H2 back in 2009. During its eight-year lifespan, GM produced 153,026 units of the H2.
As for the book, Hummer H2 – King-Size America! tells the tale through a total of 18 chapters, 204 pages, and more than 200 photos. In addition to the standard Hummer H2, the photobook also takes a look at a number of H2 iterations and variants, such as the H2 7.0 Kompressor Hummer, which was tuned to deliver 700 horsepower and boasted a top speed in excess of 155 mph. Other examples include the Hummer H2 patrol vehicle used by a U.S. sheriff, a stretch limo variant with gullwing doors and 30-inch chrome wheels, and a Santa-themed build from GeigerCars.
The photobook measures in at 11.8 inches by 8.4 inches, and could make for the perfect gift for that Hummer lover in your life.
Looking to the future of the Hummer nameplate, rumors persist that General Motors may reintroduce Hummer as a new all-electric brand. Back in June, whispers that the iconic sport utility could get a jolt of battery-powered motivation were floated across the net, while more recently, there have been rumors that an all-electric Hummer may find its way to the GM Detroit-Hamtramck plant.
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Comments
Give me an LT5 and some 40 inch tires on the next HUMMER H2 because electric and 35 inch tires will leave you stranded and dead on the trail.
I been driving just HUMMER H2 for about 20 years, never had any problems, but did have to spend double the cost of the vehicle to get it up to spec the way it should had come from the factory, the lack of a supercharger and the small 35 inch tires with no tread are useless, will get you stuck every time just in some grass even with all the buttons turned on, lockers, four low, nothing helps, so put some proper tires on the next HUMMER H2 40 inches minimum and the LT5 so cheap Chevy trucks can’t pass me on the highway!!!
So to recap we need 40 inch tires and LT5 V8 about 800 horsepower and I will go buy a new HUMMER H2 okay, thanks!!!
Otherwise the new 2020 Ram Prospector is looking tempting on 40 inch tires and 6.4L V8 although should have been a Hellcat and I don’t like the long wheelbase, should only be half the length for my style of driving, this is why the HUMMER H2 SUT feels virtually impossible to replace with another vehicle, nothing seems any better if properly outfitted by the owner.
G.M. Bring back the HUMMER H-2 . Make the smart move now is the time and HUMMER H-2 is the vehicle off roader’s and hunters need and want.
I love my H2 but if GM brings it back… It NEEDS to be a DIESEL! With no other option. L5P please! It’s far to big and heavy to have a gas engine. And as far as EV goes… Just no. Contrary to most people’s thoughts. We still have a LONG way to go. Before it pays to make an EV HUMMER. Charge time needs to decrease 10 fold range needs to be increased 10 fold before this is viable…
Anyway I love that it’s a 3/4 ton. Even if it is a light duty 3/4 ton. But I still haul skid steers with it and use it for commercial plowing in the winter. I’ve 10 foot wide Blizzard Power Plow on it! And it pushes it just fine. Good luck doing that with a Jeep…
Where can I get the Book?