The Hummer H1 is a civilian off-road vehicle based on the M998 Humvee, which was created by AM General. The vehicle was produced from 1992 through 2006, and was the first of what became the Hummer line. It was initially known only as the "Hummer"; however, in 1999 in a joint venture between General Motors and AM General, GM began marketing the Hummer H2, which was built on a heavily modified GMC 2500HD chassis. It was at this point that the original Hummer was given the H1 designation. For collectors, the most desirable model is the H1 Alpha, produced in the final model year of 2006. It had the most powerful engine and the best fuel mileage of the H1 vehicles. Overall, the H1 was a very limited production vehicle.
"Originally designed strictly for military use the four-wheel-drive utility vehicle was released to the civilian market due to popular demand. Boasting 16 inches (40 cm) of ground clearance as well as super-aggressive approach and departure angles, the Humvee could clamber over a 22-inch (56 cm) high obstacle, handle a 60 percent grade and wade through up to 30 inches (76 cm) of water.
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１９９２年から２００６年までの１４年間に渡ってAM General により製造されたハマーH-1。１９９９年にはGMC の資本参加を受けハマーの名でGMCのトラックシャーシーを使ってH-2が製造販売された。H-1はミリタリービークルのHUMVEEがベースとなっているだけあって、その走破性や機能はH-2とは全く異なる。車下４０センチのクリアランス、５６センチの高さの障害物を越える事が出来る。オフロードの機能とは何かを示す象徴的な存在。次期ラングラーはこの足回りを意識しているのかなぁ？
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