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Trio of custom Hummer H3s debut at SEMA

11/04/2008, 8:57 PM

By Drew Johnson

Just when you thought you’d heard the last from General Motors’ Hummer brand, the legendary off-road marque has resurfaced with a trio of H3 concept at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. While none of the rigs are quite as radical as the Hummer HX concept, all three fit right in on the show floor.

The mildest of the bunch in the H3 X Concept, which is based on the company’s H3 X Alpha. In addition to the standard truck’s chrome gas door, brush guard and body-colored grille, the H3 X Concept adds unique 18 inch wheels, a set of 35 inch all-terrain tires, plenty of black chrome and clear turn signal lights.

Drivetrain remains stock from the H3 X Alpha – including a four-speed automatic transmission — with output totaling 300 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque.

The H3T Weekend Warrior takes things a bit further with 20 inch wheels, a modified suspension to handle extreme off-road duty and a unique Baja Orange Metallic paint job.

Unlike the H3 X Concept, GM dug deep into the H3T’s engine bay. Thanks to LS2 heads, a new camshaft and a performance exhaust system, the H3T Weekend Warrior’s 5.3L V8 kicks out a healthy 370 horsepower.

The last SEMA H3 was customized by Four Wheeler magazine. Dubbed Trailhugger, Four Wheeler’s truck started out life as a standard-issue Victory Red H3 Alpha. Four Wheeler then “de-glossed” the H3’s paint job, and coated it with a special flattening agent that gives the paint a satin finish.

Next up was a complete suspension overall, which included the addition of nitrogen-charged shocks. A set of flat black 16 wheels and off-road spec tires rounds out Traillhugger’s off-road credentials. The trucks powertrain remains stock, but Four Wheeler did add a cat-back exhaust system.

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11/04, 10:03 PM

posted by:

Rafa LL

I just saw something more interesting, a VW Beetle (Classic) mounted on a H2 chassis, BRUTAL and fuel efficient, here in the Dominican Republic, Google it, pretty interesting.

11/04, 10:13 PM

posted by:

C6Racer

The matte finish on that red one looks completely effin awesome. I’ll take it!

11/04, 10:21 PM

posted by:

carbonsigma

Where’s the Ronn Scam Car?

11/04, 11:51 PM

posted by:

A4

i want the weekend warrior

11/05, 12:25 AM

posted by:

johnnycanuck

Does Robby Gordon still drive and receive sponsorship from Monster and Hummer in the Dakar rally (wherever and whenever it takes place)? Love him or hate him and love or hate Hummer, their team was about one wheel hub assembly from beating the world last year.

11/05, 10:09 AM

posted by:

beatusmongous

I totally agree with C6. That flat red is wicked.

11/05, 11:12 AM

posted by:

02WRXPSM

Next stop for the dinosaurs, the LaBrea Tar Pits.

11/05, 11:36 AM

posted by:

yarddog82abn

“H” to-the-3, Kid….

11/05, 12:11 PM

posted by:

ktulu

akk hail the OBAMSTER, king of the Free World!

11/05, 1:48 PM

posted by:

elviososa

boring!

11/05, 5:41 PM

posted by:

C6Racer

I like chicken.

 
 
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