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Monster cub

Flat -breded body panels, almost vertical windshield, toothy grate of the radiator is a kind of tyrannosaurus, all of itself powerful, rude and indestructible ... more precisely, a tyrannosaurian cub: after all, Hammer N2 is a descendant of the famous N1.
In a word, the younger Hammer was born according to the laws of the famous genre. The appearance of Baby retained the characteristic features of the famous predecessor. Seeing Hammer in the mirrors of your small -leafing is not for the faint of heart. The terrible shots of overseas militants flashed in my head, and hands involuntarily spin the steering wheel to give way. On this, the family resemblance, perhaps, ends.

Hammer acquires a gloss
The elements and quality of the external panels of the body of the young Hammer, we can say, are impeccable and differ from the predecessor, like a jacket from a soldier's tunic. Dad fought - his son plays the war ... He is no longer a warrior and will not become a target for enemy weapons - which means that you can change the proportions of the H2 body, paying more attention to the convenience of the riders.
The width has decreased (remaining more than two meters!), The length increased by 134 mm and 24 mm - height, the road clearance decreased to 250 mm instead of 400 in the Hammer -Father. But the power unit, the nodes and details of the all -wheel drive transmission stood in the usual place for a civil jeep.
A huge tunnel, which leaves only a meager living space for four soldiers in the interior of the old warriors, was transformed by H2 into a convenient front console, allowing it to comfortably accommodate in the cabin of five, including the driver.
Finishing and equipping the salon of the new Hammer - to match the appearance. Everything is solid, soundly and modern, including the front panel with a standard set of devices, signaling devices and keys. Only plastic inserts for silver metal, deliberately fixed with chrome screws, emphasize the involvement of the machine in the gigar clan.
Leather seats (front with electroregulations, heated and two -position memory) provide optimal landing. By the way, a reliable emphasis under the left foot of the driver. The back row of seats is easily transformed, increasing the already large cargo compartment from 1130 to 2450 liters. The only inconvenience - the full -size spare wheel located here takes almost a quarter of the useful space and complicates the review.
As if at the peak of an ascetic predecessor, the new Hammer is literally stuffed with devices that create comfort. Perhaps everything that has been invented today in the field of automobile electronics is used on this machine. Even a two-section climate installation (separately for the front and rear riders), the remote control of the garage gate, an expensive audio system with a cd changer and eight columns, a compressor for pumping wheels.
And there are also numerous systems: anti-lock, maintaining the course stability, anti-wings, helping with touching and towing the trailer, maintaining the rigidity of the rear suspension, cruise control.

GO...
To win the duel on the off-road at such a monster, like H1, the younger Hammer is beyond the power. But H2 is more universal and will surely give the head start on civilized roads. Gasoline eight with a capacity of 320 liters. With. With a torque of 490 NM, the second accelerates to hundreds of only 10 s and reaches 180 km/h.
To adapt the transmission to specific conditions of movement, the driver selects a suitable mode by pressing one of the four keys on the console. On roads with an improved coating, the differential distributes the torque between the front and the rear axle in a ratio of 40:60. On slippery coating, it can be blocked. A steep rise or a plot of viscous soil is stormed, using the reducing series of transmission. In extreme cases, connect the inter -axle locking of the rear axle.
The reptile stability stabilizers in the front and rear suspensions on the asphalt played a positive role, limiting the cranes of the body in corners. The investigation is a clear reactions of the car to turn the steering wheel. Such a suspension setting is simply necessary here, since Baby, despite impressive dimensions, is very frisky. The small diameter of the steering wheel first seemed unusual in a car of this class. However, coupled with a powerful hydraulic wrap, it allows even a fragile woman without excessive efforts to control a huge machine.
An extraordinary interest in the new Hammer is fueled by the combat merits of the famous predecessor. Of course, he did not deserve the authority of dad, but he has a different goal ... how his fate will develop and how many real admirers he will conquer - time will tell. Serious prerequisites for a happy fate are evident.
By the way, the Avtotor company plans to start the assembly of the new Hammer in Kaliningrad by the release of the room.

SUMMARY
+ High comfort, modern equipment, good stability and handling
- High price.

EQUIPMENT
Fog lights
central locking
Luke
Electric windows (before./Ass.)
Electro -grinder
Adjustable steering column
Electroregulations of the seat
Heating the seat
Cruise control
Leather salon
Air conditioner
Audiosystem
Safety pillows - 4 pcs.
Transformable trunk
Full -size spare wheel
Price, dollars 102 000
Anatoly Karpenkov.
Photo: George Sadkov

Source: The magazine "Driving"