This Armored Hummer Concept Is Way Tougher Than the Original
The ultra-rugged Hummer redesign would be capable of surviving “shrapnel, bullets, missiles or shells.”
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The Hummer is already set to be reborn as a Tesla Cybertruck-rivaling EV with tons of power. But a new design concept rethinks the original military-derived Humvee with bulletproof armor and even more off-road capability.
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Samir Sadikhov, a seasoned automotive designer who previously worked for Rezvani Motors and Lamborghini, set out to render a modern interpretation of what GM renamed the Hummer H1 after acquiring the rights to the Humvee brand in 1999.
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“The Hummer H1 was an iconic car for many reasons in the world. Despite its difficult history, I found it always as a striking dramatic car,” Sadikhov told Robb Report. “I wanted to design its modern version with more constructional way, clean product treatment with Boolean shapes.”
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Sadikhov retained the Hummer’s signature boxy shape, ultra-wide body, grille slotting, and even added “Humvee” lettering on the front bumper and tailgate.
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According to RR, the concept’s body has some serious armor plating that’s capable of withstanding “shrapnel, bullets, missiles or shells.” A set of evil-looking black rims wrapped in a massive amount of rubber are attached to what appears to be a heavy-duty suspension. Other rugged features include a huge, pickup-style truck bed with a removable hard top to accommodate extra gear and a built-in roof rack.
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Sadikhov’s design comes after GMC teased the all-electric comeback in a Super Bowl LIV commercial. Promised specs include 1,000 horsepower, 11,500 pound-feet of torque and an insane zero-to-60 mph time of three seconds flat.
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While we wait for the first official Hummer EV images to be revealed by GMC, take a look at more of Sadikhov’s other striking Ferrari, Genesis and Cadillac concepts:
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