Great Britain's Humber, Car, Heavy Utility, 4x4, "Box"

Design

The Humber Car was used primarily as a staff and command car.^1,2

The main passenger area had a folding map table that was attached to the front seat.¹

Construction

The Humber Car's cab and body were constructed of steel.^1,2

Passengers

There were four fixed seats and two folding ones in the rear.^1,2

Stowage

At the rear was a stowage area that had a double door for access.¹

Production

• Humber, Car, Heavy Utility, 4x4:
  • Production: May 1941 - 1945^1,2

Usage

North Africa

In North Africa, some units modified the Car by removing the metal roof and replacing it with canvas.^1,2

After World War II

The Humber Car was used into the 1950s.^1,2

Specifications

	Humber, Car, Heavy Utility, 4x4
Crew	11,2
Passengers	61
Radio
Physical Characteristics
Weight	5,308 lb2, 5,320 lb1 2,413 kg1,2
Length	14' 1"1,2 4.29 m1,2
Height	6' 5"1,2 1.96 m1,2
Width	6' 2"1,2 1.88 m1,2
Ground clearance
Ground pressure
Wheelbase	9' 3.75"1 2.84 m1
Armament
MG
Side arms
Quantity
MG
Side arms
Armor Thickness (mm)
Engine (Make / Model)	1: Humber 1-L-W-F1,2
Bore / stroke
Cooling
Cylinders	61,2
Capacity	4.08 l1,2
Net HP	851,2
Power to weight ratio
Compression ratio
Transmission (Type)	4 forward, 1 reverse1,2
Steering
Steering ratio
Starter
Electrical system
Ignition
Fuel (Type)	Gasoline1,2
Octane
Quantity
Road consumption
Cross country consumption
Performance
Traverse
Speed - Road	46.8 mph2 75 kph2
Speed - Cross Country
Range - Road	311 miles2 500 km2
Range - Cross Country
Turning radius
Fording depth	1' 11"2 0.6 m2
Trench crossing
Vertical obstacle
Climbing ability
Suspension (Type)
Tires	9.25x161