Description
Authors: John Lamm & Matt Delorenzo, Softbound, 119 Pages, ISBN: 9780760312445, 1st Edition, 2002
Whether climbing over boulders and trees with a load of weekend warriors in the cab, or carrying America's fighting men and women through jungles and deserts, the Hummer has made a name for itself as the ultimate in off-road toughness. On the road or on the
evening news, the Hummer's distinct shape is instantly recognizable. With General Motors' release of the H2—the new generation of Hummers—the world's best-known 4 x 4 is getting a brand-new image as a smaller and more practical vehicle for the street, with all the utility and power of its combat-proven brother.
Hummer H2 explains in detail the unique features and amenities of the H2. including the unique radar-like look of the gauges, voice-activated stereo, an altimeter and inclinometer gauges, and a red "fire" ignition button. The challenges faced by the engineers and designers are
aiso covered in this book. Hummer H2 tells the story of the Hummer's beginnings, its roots in the Willys-Overland line of heavy-duty vehicles, American General's government and military fleets that recieved the world's attention during the Vietnam and Persian Gulf news reports, and finally the recent popularity of the Hummer as a civilian vehicle.
Author John Lamm's expert text is complemented by beautiful color photos of Hummers in their element and design drawings tell the story of the vehicle's evolution. For fans of the Hummer and its predecessors, Hummer H2 gives a look at how far it's come, where it's going, and the equipment that will take it there.