Performance Review: Hummer H1 6.2 V8 4 Door - [1992]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Hummer H1 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Hummer H1 6.2 V8 4 Door is the 3 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 1992. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1993 Jaguar XJ 220 S 3.5 V6 Turbo and the 1992 Bugatti EB110 SuperSport.This particular Hummer H1 has a 6217cc Naturally Aspirated Diesel powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Diesel V8's includes the 2017 Bentley Bentayga 4.0 V8 Diesel

The H1 shares its Diesel V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2017 Bentley Bentayga 4.0 V8 Diesel and the 2013 Audi A8 4.2 TDi Quattro. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the H1's All Wheel Drive, Pickup combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 2800 kgs (6172 lbs) this makes the Hummer H1 6.2 V8 4 Door in the same weight category as the 2003 Maybach 62 5.5 V12 Auto or the give or take 50kg.

The Hummer H1 shares the same bhp with the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (134 bhp)

In terms of power the 6217cc 16V V8 engine produces 146 bhp (108 kW) @ 3600 rpm similar to the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (134 bhp) or the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line (148 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 255 lb-ft (345.7 Nm) @ 2000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Circuit Edition 1.6 Turbo (273 lb-ft) or the 2022 Toyota Corolla GR 1.6 Turbo (273 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Hummer H1 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Hummer H1.

The Hummer H1 has a Power to weight ratio of 52.1 bhp per ton and 91.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1992 H1 competing with the or the 1953 Ford F-100 4.5 V8 (73.6 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Hummer H1 generating around 91.0 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1987 Citroen AX Sport (116.0 lb-ft per ton) or the 2003 Vauxhall-Opel Astra 2.2 16V (115.8 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 21.80 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 22.5 secs, this made the Hummer H1 6.2 V8 4 Door as fast as the 1977 Skoda 105 S (22.00 secs) the 1955 Peugeot 403 1500 (24.00 secs) the 1977 Ford Granada 2.1 Diesel (26.10 secs) the or the 1961 Triumph Herald 1200 (28.60 secs). This Hummer H1 6.2 V8 4 Door is also faster than the 1977 Skoda 105 S (22.00 secs) the 1955 Peugeot 403 1500 (24.00 secs) the 1977 Ford Granada 2.1 Diesel (26.10 secs) the and the 1961 Triumph Herald 1200 (28.60 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the H1 and the 2007 Fiat Bravo 1.9 Sport Multijet

When talking about the performance of the Hummer H1 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 21.14 secs @ 64.7 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2007 Fiat Bravo 1.9 Sport Multijet (21.07 secs), the 2013 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTD DSG 2.0 Turbo Diesel (21.08 secs), and the 1984 Renault 5 Gordini Turbo (21.09 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1992 version of the Hummer H1 6.2 V8 4 Door has a maximum speed of 68mph.

Top Speed of the 1992 H1 equals the 1979 Jeep CJ-5 Renegade 4.2L (80 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1992 Hummer H1 6.2 V8 4 Door then how about the 1979 Jeep CJ-5 Renegade 4.2L (80 mph), the 1977 Skoda 105 S (81 mph), or the 1950 Ford Zephyr 2.2 12v (81 mph).

Related Links:

1992 H1 Rivals List.

A Brief History of Hummer

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