| Ukrainian VEPR sprinkles Hummers on its Cheerios
Are your shortcomings more than a Hummer H1 or a Ford Expedition can overcome? There just might be a cure. Information on the Ukrainian-made VEPR Commander is scarce, but here's what we could find out through Google translations. The massive vehicle is 16.4 feet long, 6.5 feet tall, and weighs over 3 tons. One site claims it can carry 15 passengers, while another says 21 passengers. That probably means 15 adults or 21 pint-sized little league players. Judging by its badging, the beast is probably motivated by a 4.0 liter turbodiesel, but then, you can't judge a car's performance by its cover any more. Price? Well, again, there's some disparity. One figure we found was as low as $20,000 another said $70,000, though what currency wasn't specified.It would appear the designers took styling cues mostly from the A-Team van, but with modern updates from the PT Cruiser, the Buick Lucerne, various Japanese full-sized SUVs and Brak.
BITD: Team Hummer takes the Podium in Casino Parker 425.
Team Hummer extended its 22-race streak of placing a Hummer atop the podium with two class wins at the "Best In the Desert Racing (BITD)" Association's season opener, the Blue Water Resort and Casino Parker "425", February 3 in Parker, Arizona (USA). Team Hummer owner and 39-year Baja 1000 veteran, Rod Hall, and his sons Josh and Chad entered their stock-class H3, H2 and H1 Alpha in this year's race, which consisted of three 136-mile laps in the desert east of Parker. An additional two miles added to the first lap; three miles added to the last lap; and more than 18 miles of the "Parker Python," a series of jumps and curves in front of the main pit brought the total race distance to more than 433 grueling off-road miles. The combination of rock, silt and sand made the race especially treacherous resulting in only 103 of 238 entries finishing the Parker.
GM Hummer H1 After Market Parts Distribution Partnership Announced ...
Stallion Customs today announced that it has partnered with Predator Motorsports to distribute their entire line of GM H1 Hummer Parts and Accessories through their online and retail outlets. San Diego, CA (PRWeb) February 8, 2007 -- Stallion Customs today announced that it has partnered with Predator Motorsports to distribute their entire line of GM H1 Hummer Parts and Accessories through their online and retail outlets.
A governor caught off-guard
Tapes of private conversations Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger had with members of his staff last year offer a rare, unguarded glimpse of a governor who appears to relish free-flowing bull sessions on topics ranging from gossipy Sacramento politics and connections with Hollywood stars to national immigration policy. Schwarzenegger complains that the media is "going to make me look like a villain,'' grouses that legislative opponents are "really f -- ing me" and tells alternately revealing and entertaining stories about his life and the movie industry. Schwarzenegger gripes about a scheduled meeting with director Clint Eastwood that didn't come to fruition, blaming the miscommunication on the movie director's lawyer. He tells a member of his staff to call Eastwood to smooth things over but notes, "He's asleep probably now anyway.
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition
The new Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition displays thoroughbred motor-racing credentials. Featuring more than 300 modified components, the super sports car serves up a boost in output, more dynamic chassis tuning, improved aerodynamics and distinctly sporty interior appointments to thrill even the most demanding of sports-car enthusiasts. The flawless roads which today lead through the desert next to Dubai are ideal for demonstrating the pedigree sporting performance that characterises the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition. Dubai is the up-and-coming business centre of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is the setting for the world's most ambitious construction projects, including the man-made "Palm.
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| Hummer H1 Performance & Efficiency Standard Features |
-Turbo compressor
-6,599 cc 6.6 liters V 8 front engine with 103 mm bore, 99 mm stroke, 17 compression ratio, overhead valve and two valves per cylinder
-Diesel fuel
-Diesel indirect injection fuel system
-28.5 gallon main diesel fuel tank , 24 gallon auxiliary diesel fuel tank
-Power: 224 kW , 300 HP SAE @ 3,000 rpm; 520 ft lb , 705 Nm @ 1,600 rpm
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| Hummer H1 Handling, Ride & Braking Standard Features |
-Four-wheel ABS
-2.56:1 axle ratio
-Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
-Electronic traction control via ABS
-Wishbone front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs , wishbone rear suspension independent with coil springs
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| Hummer H1 Exterior & Aerodynamics Standard Features |
-Black front and rear bumpers
-Fixed hoop convertible rollover protection
-Removable softtop convertible roof
-Driver and passenger power heated black door mirrors
-External dimensions: overall length (inches): 184.5, overall width (inches): 86.5, overall height (inches): 79, ground clearance (inches): 16, wheelbase (inches): 130, front track (inches): 71.6, rear track (inches): 71.6 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 26.5
-Conventional lens halogen bulb headlights
-Heat reflective glass
-Luxury trim alloy on dashboard
-Pearl paint
-Removeable rear window
-Privacy tinted glass on rear
-Trailer towing preparation includes tow hook
-Underbody protection for fuel tank, for transfer case and for engine
-Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (lbs) 10,300, curb weight (lbs) 7,847, gross trailer weight braked (lbs) 9,303 and max payload (lbs) 2,454
-Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
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| Hummer H1 Interior Standard Features |
-12v power outlet: front and rear and 1
-Air conditioning with rear outlet
-Fixed mast antenna
-Audio anti-theft protection: code
-Monsoon audio system with AM/FM, Disc Autochanger and six-disc remote changer
-Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
-Front seats cigar lighter
-Clock
-Compass
-Full dashboard console with open storage box , full floor console with covered storage box
-Delayed/fade courtesy lights
-Cruise control
-Front seats and rear seats cup holders fixed
-Door pockets/bins for driver seat, passenger seat and rear seats
-External temperature
-Floor covering:
-Bucket heated driver and passenger seat with height adjustment
-3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat
-Front seat center armrest
-Lockable glove compartment
-Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats and rear seats
-Heated washer
-Illuminated entry system
-Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 44.4, rear headroom (inches): 42.9, front hip room (inches): 23.1, rear hip room (inches): 22.4, front leg room (inches): 44.1, rear leg room (inches): 29.9, front shoulder room (inches): 77.1 and rear shoulder room (inches): 77.1
-Low fuel level warning
-Low tire pressure indicator
-Low washer fluid level warning
-Remote power locks
-Power steering
-Front power windows with one one-touch , rear power windows
-Front and rear reading lights
-Rear air conditioner
-3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side and passenger side
-Rear seat center armrest
-Two fixed bucket front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
-Automatic operation rear view mirror
-Remote audio controls
-Front seat back storage
-Leather seat upholstery with additional leather
-Seating: four seats
-Eight speaker(s)
-Leather covered steering wheel
-Tachometer
-Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
-Ventilation system
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