Performance Review: Hummer H2 6.0 V8 - [2005]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Hummer H2 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Hummer H2 6.0 V8 is the 4 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2005. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2006 Caparo T1 2.4 V8 and the 2005 Bugatti Veyron 8.0 litre W16.This particular Hummer H2 has a 5967cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The H2 shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the H2's All Wheel Drive, SUV combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 2901 kgs (6395 lbs) this makes the Hummer H2 6.0 V8 in the same weight category as the give or take 50kg.

The Hummer H2 shares the same bhp with the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (340 bhp)

In terms of power the 5967cc 16V V8 engine produces 325 bhp (242 kW) @ 5200 rpm similar to the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (340 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 3.0 V6 Turbo (348 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 365 lb-ft (494.8 Nm) @ 4000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (369 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 3.0 V6 Turbo (369 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Hummer H2 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1986 Toyota Celica GT Four ST165 (137.0 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Hummer H2.

The Hummer H2 has a Power to weight ratio of 112.0 bhp per ton and 125.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2005 H2 competing with the 1986 Toyota Celica GT Four ST165 (137.0 bhp per ton) or the 1972 Maserati Merak 3.0 V6 (136.9 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 H2 generating around 125.8 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 1988 BMW 3 Series M3 Evolution E30 (150.8 lb-ft per ton) or the 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0 V8 (150.7 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 10.30 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 10.6 secs, this made the Hummer H2 6.0 V8 as fast as the 1999 Ford Fiesta 1.6 Zetec S (10.30 secs) the 1984 Audi Coupe 2.0 GT (10.30 secs) the 1971 Bentley Corniche 6.8 V8 (10.30 secs) the or the 2012 Mini Cooper Paceman (10.40 secs). This Hummer H2 6.0 V8 is also faster than the 2012 Mini Cooper Paceman (10.40 secs) the 2007 Mazda 2 1.5 Sport (10.40 secs) the 1977 Bentley T 2 6.8 V8 (10.40 secs) the and the 1965 BMW 2000 CS (10.40 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the H2 and the 1989 Lotus Elan SE

When talking about the performance of the Hummer H2 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 16.38 secs @ 83.5 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1989 Lotus Elan SE (16.31 secs), the 2005 Cadillac STS 4.6 V8 Sport Luxury (16.31 secs), and the 1986 BMW 3 Series M3 E30 (16.34 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2005 version of the Hummer H2 6.0 V8 has a maximum speed of 112mph.

Top Speed of the 2005 H2 equals the 1994 Fiat Punto 1.4 GT (123 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2005 Hummer H2 6.0 V8 then how about the 1994 Fiat Punto 1.4 GT (123 mph), the 1986 Peugeot 205 GTi 1.9 8v (123 mph), or the 1983 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 Convertible (123 mph).

Related Links:

2005 H2 Rivals List.

A Brief History of Hummer

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