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How long is a Polaris Indy 500?
2006 Polaris Indy 500 Specifications
| Identification | |
|---|---|
| Length (ft) | 9.42 |
| Width (in/mm) | 48 / 1219.2 |
| Height (in/mm) | 46 / 1168.4 |
| Maximum Ski Stance (in/mm) | 42.5 / 1079.5 |
What year was Polaris 35th anniversary?
1990 Polaris Indy 500 35th Anniversary Edition.
Who bought Polaris?
Textron, Inc.
1968. Textron, Inc. purchases Polaris; keeps manufacturing operations in Roseau, MN.
What kind of engine does an Indy 500 car have?
The new Indy 500 and other 1989 lndys incorporated a host of upgrades over the ’88 models. Better fit and finish, upgraded front bumper, improved carb venting and a torque stop borrowed from the 650s to keep the engine from twisting out of position were just the beginning. The new 488cc liquid-cooled engine was the real news.
What made the 1989 Indy 500 different from the 88 Indy?
The new Indy 500 and other 1989 lndys incorporated a host of upgrades over the ’88 models. Better fit and finish, upgraded front bumper, improved carb venting and a torque stop borrowed from the 650s to keep the engine from twisting out of position were just the beginning.
Why is the Indy 500 so important to Polaris?
As a result, the Indy 500 had helped pull Polaris into first place in the brand share-of-market race. The foundation of Polaris sales leadership for well over a decade, the Indy 500 twin was one of the most successful snowmobiles of all time.
When did the Polaris Ranger 500 XC come out?
In production through 2006 for a total run of 18 years, it was one of the longest lived Polaris models ever. Selling in huge numbers through its first decade before making way for other models, it hung on as a liquid-cooled price leader even after the debut of the 500 XC in 1999.