2009 H3T revealed

[Sewie]

Another media embargo blown. :laughing:

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[Sewie]

Full press release and more pictures here (http://jalopnik.com/349200/2009-hummer-h3t-unofficially-revealed).

Excerpts from the PR.

HUMMER is bringing its unmistakable style and unmatched capability to the truck market with the 2009 H3T. It is based on the architecture of the popular H3, but features a five-passenger crew cab and a separate five-foot-long (1.5 meters) bed.

It is the only midsize truck to come standard with full-time four-wheel drive, 32-inch tires and functional skid shields. It also is the only midsize truck to offer front and rear locking differentials, as well as 33-inch tires - and the V-8-powered H3T Alpha can tow up to 5,900 pounds (2,676 kg).

The H3T is offered in four trim levels, including five-cylinder models and the popular, V-8-powered H3T Alpha edition. Production is scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2008 at GM's Shreveport, La., assembly plant, with vehicles arriving at HUMMER dealerships shortly thereafter.

Powertrain

Standard in the H3T is the Vortec 3.7L I-5 with dual overhead cams and variable valve timing. This inline five-cylinder engine offers an excellent combination of power and efficiency, delivering 242 horsepower (180 kW) at 5600 rpm* and 242 lb.-ft. of torque (328 Nm) at 4600 rpm. It is backed by a five-speed manual transmission or an available four-speed, electronically controlled automatic.

The H3T Alpha's 5.3L engine is a powerful and efficient member of GM's legendary small-block V-8 family. It is rated at 300 horsepower and 320 lb.-ft. of torque. An aluminum cylinder block is used with the H3 Alpha's engine. It helps reduce overall mass and maintains a more desirable front-to-rear weight balance.

A Hydra-Matic 4L60 electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission is paired with the 5.3L engine. Flat towing is enabled on all H3 and H3T models.

Chassis

The H3T's frame and suspension system are based on a stretched version of the H3 SUV's chassis and suspension - the same race-proven design found on Baja 1000-winning stock-class race trucks. The wheelbase measures 134.2 inches (3,409 mm) - 22 inches (86 mm) longer than the H3 SUV. A ladder-type frame is the truck's foundation and it has a modular, three-piece design that incorporates fully boxed components for outstanding strength and stiffness. An independent SLA torsion bar front suspension and multileaf Hotchkiss-type rear suspension are used. There are two suspension packages available:

* Z85 Heavy-Duty Handling and Trailering - This standard suspension delivers an excellent balance of on-highway comfort and off-road capability. It includes 32-inch all-terrain tires mounted on 16-inch, smoke-color steel wheels, specially tuned heavy-duty shocks and either a 4.56-ratio (3.7L) or 4.10-ratio (5.3L) rear axle.

* Off-Road Adventure - Designed for more aggressive off-road performance, this optional suspension package includes taller, 33-inch tires, specifically tuned shocks, locking front and rear differentials, 4.03:1 low-range gearing in the transfer case and industry-leading crawl ratios of either 68.9 with the manual transmission or 56.2 with the automatic.

To support the torque output of the 5.3L V-8, the H3T Alpha's front differential case is made of cast iron; other models feature an aluminum case. V-8-powered vehicles also receive higher torsion bar rates to support the increased mass and specific shock valving. The chassis and suspensions were validated in real-world testing on off-road trails in Moab, Utah; the Rubicon Trail in California, and other challenging off-road venues.

[zj_wheeler]

its still a hummer. but I'd drive that, to work and back.

[Bebe]

Very cool....5.3 litre V-8 with front and rear lockers from the factory?....watchout heepers:flipoff2:

I can already see it lifted with a set of 35" KM2's...sweet!

[FiveO Disco]

Nice:smokin:

[zukiller]

it is just a silverado.......:shaking:

[ron b]

it is just a silverado.......:shaking:

wouldn''t that be a Colorado? If you're gonna slam it, get it right!

[AtlantaK-5er]

I like it. I like all of the accessories they are showing at hummer.com for it. Silverado, yeah with front and rear lockers, kick ass appr/dept angles and the ability to fit 35's w/o a lift!

[Spaceman]

wouldn''t that be a Colorado? If you're gonna slam it, get it right!

Colorado - smaller truck made by isuzu. Replacement for S10. Not the platform for the H3 or H3T. :flipoff2:

I think he's got it right.

[ron b]

Colorado - smaller truck made by isuzu. Replacement for S10. Not the platform for the H3 or H3T. :flipoff2:

I think he's got it right.

you, my friend, are high. The h3 and chevy colorado share parts (some, not all). The test h3t had a colorado bed on it. The tahoe/silverado was the basis for the h2. I want what you are smoking!

[The Black Sheep]

Its no wonder why GM just posted the worst losses by a american auto maker to date and people are starting to buy foreign made trucks all of the sudden.....

I thought this was the new concept little hummer that was supposed to be on par with the jeep rubicon etc etc. I thought they were gonn hit it big with that concept. This just looks like another wannabe pickup gas guzzling status symbol to me. Im not impressed.:barf:

Said Concept that i was speaking of so we are all on the same page.
http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2008/autos/0801/gallery.detroit_hummer_hx_concept/4.html

[Spaceman]

you, my friend, are high. The h3 and chevy colorado share parts (some, not all). The test h3t had a colorado bed on it. The tahoe/silverado was the basis for the h2. I want what you are smoking!

I humbly stand corrected. h2 <=> h3 platform.

[HardcorewannabeXJ]

Its no wonder why GM just posted the worst losses by a american auto maker to date and people are starting to buy foreign made trucks all of the sudden.....

I thought this was the new concept little hummer that was supposed to be on par with the jeep rubicon etc etc. I thought they were gonn hit it big with that concept. This just looks like another wannabe pickup gas guzzling status symbol to me. Im not impressed.:barf:

Said Concept that i was speaking of so we are all on the same page.
http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2008/autos/0801/gallery.detroit_hummer_hx_concept/4.html

You are referring to the H4, this is the H3t, as in H3 truck.... Fawking tard :flipoff2:

I'm sure it's on the Colorado platform, as was the Regular H3. Beefed up for V8 power on the alpha platform. If it was the silverado platform, the thing would be H2 sized :flipoff2:

[AtlantaK-5er]

The H4 will be 4 wheel Independent susp like the H1 and will have removeable body panels, roof, slantback, etc. Its now circulating at the auto shows and just got the green light for production yesterday.