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Tony Velázquez
Pilot and Leader
Hummer Venezuela 2010
Tony Velázquez was born in Mérida - Venezuela, is married with an excellent sport woman and had a son named Alan Jonathan and a daughter Samantha Savanna. He has always been in touch with other cultures either for his job or for his expeditions in his country and around the world. He started his professional experience on international affairs and then he became a famous entrepreneur within the oil industry. He has always been addicted to extreme sports because he feels the exciting pleasure of adrenaline as he practices them. He is considered one of the best expeditionary, who has driven more than 735.000 km. on his hummer, trough the most distant destinations in the planet, Alaska, the Amazons, The Himalayas, Africa, Asia and all the American continent as well as the Australian. For an expeditionary like Tony, the important matter is not only to reach the proposed destinations, but to relate humanly with the inhabitants of the places that he visits, this helps him to exchange culture and knowledge.

In each journey that Tony prepares, he applies his famous quote "There are no limits on dreaming and accomplishing all the things that others consider impossible"...
"and... when we are in the border, then we knows who are really us..."

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Our Hummer

The Hummer is an mix between a recreational vehicle and a military tank. It was specially engineered by AM General Corporation for the USA armed forces. Its body is aluminum which makes it light and corrosion resistant. The motor is V8, 6.5L Diesel Turbocharged, Electronically Controlled with 195 HP. A diesel engine delivers more power at lower engine speeds, giving the driver control in off-road environments. The Transmission is 4-speed automatic with a maximum torque rating of 430 lb.-ft

This is widely regarded as the best and most durable four-speed transmission ever designed. The automatic transmission not only makes the Hummer easy to drive, but it also allows smooth transition of power for improved off-road mobility. Over time, it monitors your driving technique and adjusts to your driving style. The transfer case enables you to customize the drive train configuration to match virtually any terrain. It features two gear ranges, high and low, with two differential conditions.

The Hummer features a four-wheel, long travel double-A-arm coil spring suspension with large-diameter hydraulic shock absorbers inside the coils for added protection in harsh environments. The front suspension incorporates a large stabilizer bar for even better handling and reducing sway in turns. Together with the wheel and tire assembly, the Hummer's suspension system provides a comfortable ride on even the roughest terrain.

It is designed to deal with any climate as proved by Tony at -60°C in Hummer and 80cm of snow and 56°C at the Sahara. It can climb up to 34° and has a system that permits to control the tire air pressure from inside the cabin or maintain a flat tire going.

Its individual suspension on each tire plus the automatic transmission makes it seem more like a recreational vehicle than a truck The inside cabin is big and comfortable and can handle up to 4 tons of cargo.

Tony's Hummer is an attraction itself. It has Global positioning system that shows current position, altitude and speed; satellite phone system and computer system to send and receive emails. On the roof rack it has enough fuel to travel 1500 km and nitrogen filled suspension and if this weren't enough the body is completely armored..!!


Technical Specification & Performance

Turbo Diesel Engine
Type: V8, 6.5 L Diesel Turbocharged, Electronically Controlled
Horsepower: (@ 3,400 rpm): 195 hp (145 kW)
Torque: (@1,800 rpm): 430 lb.-ft. (583 Nm)
Governor Type: Electronic
Displacement: 396 cu. in. (6.5L)
Bore and Stroke: 4,06 x 3.82 in. (10.3 x 9.7 cm)
Compression Ratio: 21:5:1
Maximimun Speed: 83 mph (134 kph)
Typical Accel.: (0 to 60 mph) 18 sec
Fording Depth: 30 in (76.2 cm)

Fuel Capacity
25 gal (95 L). Plus 17 gal. (64L) reserve

Transmission
4L80-E 4-speed automatic

Gear Ratios
1st -2.48:1, 2nd - 1.48:1, 3rd -1.00:1, 4th - 0.75:1, Reverse - 2.08:1, Torque Converter Ratio - 2.2:1

Transfer Case
New Venture Gear Model 2.42. Gear Ratios - 2.72:1, High 1:1

Axles
Hypoid with a ratio of 2.56:1 for turbo engine: 2.73:1 for N.A Diesel. Continuous torque rating is 1,281 lb.-ft. AM General Design.

Geared Hubs
Gear ratio - 1.92:1. AM General Design
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Frame
Steel Box section with 5 crossmembers

Electrical
12 Volt 124 Amp - Alternator

Steering
Power assisted with a variable ratio of 13/16:1

Differential
Zexel Torsen ® Torque Biasing Differential

Brakes
Hydraulic actuated, four whell inboard mounted power disc brakes with dual reservoir master cylinder. Rotors are 10.5 in. (266 mm)(12.0 in [304 mm] with 12,100 GVWR) in diameter with an effective area of 17.4 sq in. (112 cm2) each. Parking brake manually activates rear service brakes

Suspension
Independent double A-frame with opened coil springs and hydraulic sock absorvers

Tires
37 x 12.50R-16.5 LT load range "D" Goodyear Wrangler MT radial with optional bead lock

Refrigerant
Refrigerante Celta.

Anticorrosive
Total Coat.

Who are we?
We are a non profit organization created by business men from different countries. We have representatives in USA, Canada, Brazil, Australia, and Europe.

This organization was created to explore remote areas around the world and to help people that have not been as lucky as others and are going through different kind of problems.

This big challenge is possible thanks to many international organizations that sponsor these expeditions providing equipments, service or money. We are sponsored by 20 international enterprises, such as: AM General, Goodyear, Osklen, Armor and Radiotrans Motorola.

During each expedition the equipments are tested and the results are sent back to the organizations that use us as their image.

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