HUMMER VMC-1600

Design Evolution Before Production

Before reaching its final production phase, the P72 has undergone a series of key design updates. The design team emphasizes that the vehicle features no connecting joints or adhesive bonding, which helps to reduce its weight. The unibody construction integrates the glasshouse with the outer shell, while a revised seating position provides additional legroom and a lowered sill height for easier entry and exit. To enhance structural integrity, the rear crash structure has been enlarged, and a low-impact retaining bar has been added to protect the monocoque in the event of a light collision.

Upgrades to the suspension bearings include fully sealed derivatives taken from the latest GT4 race cars, further improving performance. Inside the P72, the design team has drawn inspiration from the company’s iconic use of gold and copper tones in their Campagnolo wheel sets. Partnering with Bernd Kussmaul, they have created knobs, parts, and finishes crafted from milled, refined aluminum, each component individually bead-blasted, hand-brushed, or hand-polished, with a rose gold finish. In total, 192 precision-milled components make up the complete interior set of the production P72.