How Are Hummers Made?
The H2 is built under a special contract at a plant in Mishawaka, Indiana. It shares GM’s GMT820 truck platform with a few other vehicles. On the other hand, these vehicles are all made in different plants and are distinctly different from the H2. The H2 is made up of three separate sections: the front section is a modified version of the GM 2500-Series Utility frame; the middle section is built completely from scratch; and the back section is based on a modified GM 1500-Series frame that has been altered to compensate for the significantly heavier weight of the H2. Other Components The standard Hummer engine is a 6.5L turbodiesel engine. While in the past there were a few other engines available, these have since been discontinued. The newest version, called the Hummer Alpha, comes with a Duramax engine. In general, a 2008 Hummer can go from 0 to 60 mph in 8.2 seconds. All Hummers are fitted with an automatic transmission, as this was required of the military Hum-Vees. H2s also have a
