Rainbow Sheikh's Giant Hummer H1 "X3" Is Three Times Bigger Than A Regular Hummer H1

By Zainab Pervez in OMG On 27th July 2023
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Arnold Schwarzenegger caught the press's attention when he drove a military Humvee on the streets, starting a trend for civilian Hummers that people loved.

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But now, there's a new creation that even The Terminator would find incredibly impressive.

The Hummer H1 X3, an incredible monster truck, was commissioned by none other than Sheikh Hamad Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, famously known as the "Rainbow Sheikh."

As a billionaire member of the Emirati royal family and holding a position equivalent to the mayor of Abu Dhabi, he personally oversaw the creation of this awe-inspiring vehicle. 

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With its remarkable features and massive size, the Hummer H1 X3 stands as a testament to the Rainbow Sheikh's passion for automotive extravagance.

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Fully drivable, the behemoth vehicle stands at an impressive height of 21.6ft (6.6m), stretches 46ft (14m) in length, and spans 20ft (6m) in width.

Taking pride of place in his Sharjah Off Road History Museum in the UAE, the Hummer H1 X3 finds its home among the astounding collection of 4x4 vehicles amassed by the sheikh.

With an impressive 718 models, Sheikh Hamad Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan holds the prestigious Guinness World Record for the largest collection of such vehicles.

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Public spectators were left awe-struck as they witnessed the X3 gracefully traversing the public roads en route to the Sharjah Off Road History Museum.

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With their jaws dropping to the floor, the sheer size and presence of the vehicle commanded attention.

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For the monumental task of guiding and maneuvering the colossal contraption through the long highways of the United Arab Emirates, a dedicated team of workers formed a small army.

With precision and patience, they ensured a steady but slow progress, as the X3's top speed was limited to a mere 20 miles per hour.

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The foundation of the X3 is the robust frame of a U.S Army LARC-LX steel-hulled amphibious cargo vehicle, ingeniously powered by four diesel engines - one for each wheel.

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The museum proudly claims that the X3 holds a striking scale that is three times larger than a standard Hummer H1 and a staggering 27 times larger by volume.

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Within the immense interior, spanning two floors, exciting developments are underway.

Both floors are still undergoing work, but the plans entail the inclusion of a bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom - transforming the X3 into a living space like no other.

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While the X3 will serve as a captivating attraction for tourists and sightseers within the museum's premises, it currently boasts essential amenities on the first floor, such as stairs, a toilet, a sink, and elegantly designed wooden flooring.

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On the second floor, visitors will find a majlis, providing a private and welcoming space with an enchanting 360-degree view.

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Surprisingly, the driver's seat, known as the steering cabin, is positioned on the second floor, adding to the unique and futuristic design of the X3.

Soon to be unveiled as the latest addition to the Sharjah Off Road History Museum, the X3 will be showcased just 30km north of Dubai.

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