The birth of the most famous American brand Hummer

Hammer - one of the most well-known brands, led by General Motors. The main products of the factory - Specialty ATVs increased capacity. The plant itself is located in Indiana, namely in Mishavaka. Development and production of Humvees began when the army of America was in need of new roomy cars that could move through any terrain. Requested by the government in 1979 General Motors began developing the new generation car. Program to develop cars became known as the HMMWV M 998, which stands for "highly mobile wheeled vehicle for various purposes, the modification of 998. The Americans immediately dubbed a "vehicle" as "Hamm - form." After some modifications the car has to bear the proud name of the Hammer. This was the birth of the most famous American brand Hummer. The task before the designers of General Motors was not the easiest - the requirements for conversion have been insane. First, Hammer had to contain a number of soldiers in full combat ammunition clearance vehicle would be sufficient to travel over rough terrain, and yes even the height of the vehicle should be such that it was difficult to get from a heavy gun. In general, much effort has gone by the designer to meet all the wishes of the military. But within 11 months of General Motors introduced the world novelty - the M 998, which was released commercially in 1981 under the name N1 (this name is more familiar with the simple layman). The military began to carry out various tests with the car - he came out of all scrapes with highly elevated nose. Thus General Motors won the contest and became the sole manufacturer of cars for the U.S. Army, having overtaken the famous Lamborghini, who also participated in the contest. In 1983, with the assembly line went down the first big party of H1. The military could not get enough on a new "iron horse" - Hammer passed all obstacles, holds a lot of soldiers, and could carry a variety of weapons. Hammer became a major, and later did the only car of the U.S. Army. Ogrmonuyu world famous Hammer acquired during the Gulf War. On all television channels were news that the U.S. military easily overcame the sand dunes as if it was asphalt. Hammer superior technical parameters even some tanks. After such a global PR campaign to plant began receiving orders from individuals. They became so much that the company decided to issue a separate "civil" series H1. C 1992 H1 can buy any. But the price of civilian Hummers rather high - about 80 thousand dollars, which makes this car an elite and rare on urban roads. Despite this, the volume of vehicles sold per year is about 2000 pieces. For comparison: the Ferrari company produces about the same number of cars per year. Company of AM General, which was the original owner of the Hammer, has signed an agreement with General Motors that the DM has the right to sell civilian Hummers, and AM General reserves the right to manufacture military vehicles. It was then that the new history of brand Hummer. In 2000, an exhibition of cars in Detroit, was presented a new version is already beloved Hummer - H2. Designers DM argue that this version is not refining auto old-fashioned - this car is absolutely new creation. And indeed, H2 looks much more luxurious and more expensive. Not surprisingly - this model is created as a civilian car, not the military. Appearance perfectly worked out, the salon is fully implemented in the style of luxury cars. Next model Hummer - H3 was the most affordable and compact cars. Body and finish have been specially designed for this model is the most famous designers of the company. Nevertheless, some similarities can be seen with H2: H3 inherited from fellow massive grille, strong bumper and bonnet, extended wheel arches and the eight most powerful engine. This engine can not boast of all cars of this model - the designers set the eight miracle only model Alpha. More recently it became known that H1 is removed from the civil proceedings. But fans of the brand should not be sad, the designers have promised soon to release a modified H3 and H4.