GMC HUMMER EV: The return of the favorite of American STARS

Hummer he gained fame by making a huge and relatively slow diesel SUV with label H1. The car was originally intended armies, but soon went mad American celebrities and then ordinary Americans as well. In the ten years of its existence, the brand has introduced two more models, H2 in H3, but nevertheless the project was no longer profitable and branded Hummer were shut down in 2010.

Now he is famous Hummer returned, but this time not as a stand-alone brand, but as a brand model GMC. GMC HummerEV it looks closely similar to its predecessors and although the dimensions have not yet been revealed, the photos reveal that it will new Hummer worthy of his name. Huge pickup (which was basically also the H1) also has 18-inch wheels and huge off-road tires with a diameter of 35 inches.

Despite the fact that it is Hummer is now an electric car, is more brutal about the powertrain than ever before. He has it three electric motors, which together develop about 1.000 horsepower and torque of almost incredible value 15.592 Nm (official GMC data) .This figure most likely refers to the torque transmitted by the wheels to the road, which is why the number is so very high. The actual engine torque is estimated to be approx 1.100 Nm.

The car is equipped with new batteries Ultium brand, which provide a maximum charging power of up to 350 kW. Battery capacity is not yet known, the reach of the new Hummer with one charge, however, it should amount to 560 kilometers, which, in addition to the immodest weight and brutal engine power, of course also means large batteries. According to the factory, it was supposed to be up to hundreds enough three seconds.

Field facilities of this car are supposed to be particularly impressive. The body can be raised by 15 cm to make it easier for the car to break through difficult terrain, and the front and rear wheels can be turned at such an angle that the car can roll it also moves sideways.

Hummer will hit the US market in a year, so next fall. For now they will not sell in Europe. It will be the initial version in the US 1 Edition cost 112.595 US dollars. Cheaper versions will be available later, all the way to the base model EV2, which will be available in the US for $ 79.995. The car can be in the US with deposit of 100 USD you are already booking.