Polaris Defense
Introduces Multi-Passenger Military Vehicle
Company Delivers
First MVRS800 ATV to the Army
Minneapolis, MN (11/26/2007) - Polaris
Industries Inc. today announced the Company
has delivered a military version of Polaris'
"Hardest Working, Smoothest Riding"
RANGER(tm) utility vehicle to the U.S. Army
at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
The MVRS800, is the newest addition to the
Polaris family of Ultra Light Tactical Vehicles
produced for the military. It is powered by
a 760cc, 40hp Patriot Engine(tm) that operates
on JP8, the U.S. military's standard fuel.
This breakthrough engine was first introduced
by Polaris earlier this year on the militarized
all terrain vehicle (ATV), the MV800.
To withstand rugged terrain and the harsh
environments the military expects these vehicles
to perform in, the MVRS features a rugged,
steel exoskeleton, high-capacity fuel tank,
run flat tires and completely sealed power
train which can ford up to 30 inches of water.
For easy transport of soldiers or gear, the
vehicle also has a front storage rack, multiple
D-rings, weapons storage and a rear bed with
fold-down sides. The rear bed is adaptable
to accessories such as litter racks and rear
seating. Polaris also offers a gasoline powered
version of this vehicle called the MVRS700.
"Polaris continues to assess the needs
of the Armed Forces to provide them with vehicles
that offer capability that can meet a wide
variety of needs," said Mark McCormick,
managing director, Polaris Defense. "The
MVRS is based on our popular line of RANGER
side by side vehicles known for their toughness
and smooth riding capability. Basing the MVRS
on the RANGER platform ensures a cost effective
Ultra Light Tactical Vehicle that can conquer
the toughest military demands."
Polaris Defense has been successfully providing
a family of vehicles to the U.S. Armed Forces
since 2001. Established to provide vehicles,
spare parts and training to the military,
Polaris Defense is dedicated to supporting
its customers with a total capability for
the demanding needs they have in all environments
worldwide.
About Polaris:
With annual 2006 sales of $1.7 Billion, Polaris designs,
engineers, manufactures and markets snowmobiles, all-terrain
vehicles (ATVs), Victory motorcycles and the Polaris
RANGER for recreational and utility use.
Polaris is a recognized
leader in the snowmobile industry; and one of the
largest manufacturers of ATVs in the world. Victory
motorcycles, established in 1998 and representing
the first all-new American-made motorcycle from a
major company in nearly 60 years, are rapidly making
impressive in-roads into the motorcycle cruiser
marketplace. Polaris also enhances the riding experience
with a complete line of Pure Polaris apparel, accessories
and parts, available at Polaris dealerships.
Polaris Industries
Inc. trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the
symbol "PII," and the Company is included
in the S&P Small-Cap 600 stock price index.
Information about
the complete line of Polaris products, apparel and
vehicle accessories is available from authorized Polaris
dealers or anytime from the Polaris homepage at www.polarisindustries.com.
www.polarisindustries.com
2100 Highway 55
Medina, MN 55340
(763) 417-8650
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