Thief River Falls, MN (11/14/2013) - “X” – The lone definition
that these Wildcat 1000s have
a race-tuned 1000 H2 engine
churning out 90+ horsepower
and claim dominance at the
top of the Wildcat performance
chain.
From the beginning, the
Arctic Cat Wildcat set a new
standard in pure-sport ROV
performance thanks to a chassis
and suspension combo that
was purpose-built to conquer
all types of gnarly terrain. For
2014 the Wildcat X is better
than ever with enhanced braking
performance, FOX shocks
and new steering geometry.
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2014 Arctic Cat Wildcat X 1000 Limited
Matte Black Paint
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2014 Arctic Cat Wildcat X 1000 Limited
Vibrant Red Metallic Paint
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The all-new upscaled Wildcat
X Limited adds full-aluminum
doors, a sleek molded roof,
Elka Stage 5 shocks, aluminum
beadlock wheels and 27-in. ITP
Black Water Evolution Tires.
Inspired by desert race vehicles,
the Wildcats’ exoskeleton
frame features a 40-/60-percent
front/rear weight distribution
for optimal handling
at high speed. The driver and
passenger are located near the
low center of gravity, leaving
them less affected by the
movements of the vehicle with
greater confidence and control.
With an industry-leading
17/18 inches of front/ rear
suspension travel and
13 inches of ground clearance,
both Wildcats deliver
comfort and control in nearly
every condition. The 5-point,
multi-link trailing-arm rear
suspension design keeps the
rear tires planted while the
suspension moves through its
travel for unmatched traction
and control.
To smooth out the industry
leading suspension travel, the
Wildcat X has FOX Podium
gas shocks, which deliver outstanding dampening
duties complete with
23-position compression
adjustment. The X Limited
raises the bar higher with
Elka Stage 5 shocks with high
and low speed compression
dampening, as well as rebound
adjustment. Precise tuning
makes these shocks smoother
and more responsive, and they
are built tough, rugged and
race-ready.
Powering the 90+ horsepower
X models are the
liquid-cooled 951cc Arctic
Cat H2 V-Twin 4-stroke with
Electronic Fuel Injection.
Delivering excellent torque
and speed thanks to 2-into-1
ceramic-coated exhaust and
single 50mm throttle body.
The privilege of getting all that
grunt to the ground belongs
to the TEAM Rapid Response
clutches and electronic selectable
2WD/4WD and front
differential lock.
Braking performance has
been enhanced for 2014 with a
new brake pedal that features
a new lever ratio for more aggressive
feel of the four-wheel
hydraulic brakes and new dualpiston
calipers for additional
braking power.
Keeping the steering light
and precise is the Variable Assist
Electronic Power Steering
(EPS) system that initiates at
engine idle for reduced steering
effort when in 4WD, especially
when the differential lock is
engaged. The result is a light
steering input effort when negotiating
tough obstacles like
washouts, rocks and mud, but
with enough feedback so the
driver senses the tire contact
patch in relation to the terrain.
Other comfort-and-control features
include high back bucket
seats with upper body supports
and 3-point seat belts; plus
tube-frame doors with integrated
nets to compliment the
exterior lines.
Class-leading LED headlights
and taillights shine extrabright,
while a 300 lb. payload
rear compartment is large
enough to carry a cooler and a
Jerry can of gas. Machined, castaluminum
wheels, automotivestyle
paint and tilt steering
complete the package.
The X model offers colormatched
bucket seats; underseat
storage; glovebox; aluminum
front and rear bumpers,
bed-mounted tie-down hooks
and Maxxis Bighorn tires.
The new X Limited gets the
same features as the X, plus
full-aluminum doors, a sleek
molded roof, Elka Stage 5
shocks, true aluminum beadlock
wheels and ITP Black
Water Evolution Tires.
