While Team Hummer is gearing up for the next Baja 1000 Race, they took a little time out to inspire one of this years showcase vehicles at the 2007 SEMA Show. The H3R is a rally/race inspired Hummer that stretches the limits of the word ‘stock’ when it comes to off-road racing.
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Team Hummer competes in the stock-class which means they have to use production powertrains and chassis. Well, the 505 horsepower LS7 7.0L V8 is a production engine in the Corvette, why not throw it in the H3? That’s exactly what Hummer engineers did to give this off-road racing machine some real muscle, along with a host of other racing inspired parts. (See complete highlights below)
The exterior has some great upgrades like a two-tone grille and the forward tilting hood specially designed to compliment the custom air induction system. And who needs a spare? Just stick a ‘Jerry’ can in the back! (See photo below)
Am I the only one dying to know what Hummer does with vehicles like this after the car show circuit? I’m guessing Rod Hall may have dibs on this one…
Vehicle Highlights:
• H3R concept
• LS7 7.0L V-8 with 505 horsepower and Hydra-Matic 4L60 electronically controlled four-speed transmission
• Custom valve covers and ignition coil covers
• New, forward-tilting hood with Lexan see-through insert
• Power-operated hood hinges
• Custom air induction system with dual air boxes
• Racing-inspired paint scheme with custom badging
• Off-road lighting package with unique light bar
• Custom rear dual exhaust system with four outlets
• Wheel flares with quick-remove fasteners
• HID headlamps from Starr Lighting
• Clear front corner lamp lenses
• Front bull bar
• Body-color “Jerry” can mounted on the spare tire carrier
• Twenty-inch wheels
• Mickey Thompson Bear Claw 35-inch off-road tires
• Rotora high-performance brake package
• Fixed quarter window inserts
• Eaton front locking differential
• Enhanced cooling system with larger radiator
• Modified suspension with Tenneco/Rancho four-inch lift package and Rancho reservoir shocks
• Re-trimmed interior with brushed metal accents and trim
• Front racing seats with five-point safety harnesses and weather-resistant seat material
• Simpson window safety net
• Washable rubber floor covering replaces carpeting
• Navigation radio system
• Off-road integrated display gauge package with compass, inclinometer, altimeter and timer
• Auxiliary performance gauges
• Auxiliary 20-gallon fuel tank
• Second-row seats deleted
• Cargo-area spare tire mount
GM Accessories (production and concept)
• Rocker protectors
• Underbody shield
• Side-window weather deflector
• Roadside assistance package
• First-aid kit
• Hitch receiver cover
• Body-color grille
nice dude, i reckon that they should make all the sema show cars limited edtions because i mean, its not like they wouldn’t sell.
It would be cool to drive to work one day and park next to someone’s average sedan.