2021 Arctic Cat® M 8000 Hardcore Alpha One 154"/2.60" Electric Push Button

2021 Arctic Cat® M 8000 Hardcore Alpha One 154"/2.60" Electric Push Button

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  • Year 2021
  • Make Arctic Cat®
  • Model M 8000 Hardcore Alpha One
  • Engine Starter Output: 270 W @ 3000 RPM
2021 Arctic Cat® M 8000 Hardcore Alpha One 154"/2.60" Electric Push Button

2021 Arctic Cat® M 8000 Hardcore Alpha One 154"/2.60" Electric Push Button

2021 Arctic Cat® M 8000 Hardcore Alpha One 154"/2.60" Electric Push Button

Built for Big Air and Big Climbs, with ALPHA ONE Single-Beam Rear Suspension

Hardcore doesn’t flinch at big challenges or stiff competition. It conquers the backcountry with the revolutionary ALPHA ONE™ Single-Beam Rear Suspension and easily adjustable coil-over FOX® ZERO shocks.

Built for competitive, big-air riders with a next-gen 8000-Series C-TEC2™ engine and ALPHA ONE™ Single-Beam Rear Suspension.

Features may include:
  • ALPHA ONE™ SINGLE-BEAM REAR SUSPENSION

Our single-beam rear suspension unlocks more maneuverability than any mountain snowmobile in history. Up here, there's only one alpha.

  • ASCENDER PLATFORM

The Ascender Platform brings together an arsenal of innovations that deliver the highest level of backcountry performance and handling for every Arctic Cat Mountain Snowmobile.

  • 8000-SERIES C-TEC2™ ENGINE

The Hardcore Alpha One's 8000-series engine packs serious power into a highly maneuverable snowmobile.

  • AMS FRONT SUSPENSION

Lightweight spindles and a precision-engineered suspension geometry let you maneuver through deep snow and anything else the mountain has in store.

  • FOX® 1.5 ZERO QS3 COIL-OVER SKI SHOCKS

Quickly adjust these FOX 1.5 ZERO QS3 shocks to any of three compression settings, and get plush performance on bumps from coil-over springs.

  • POWER CLAW™ TRACK

Slice through deep snow with Power Claw: a lightweight track that delivers the ultimate deep snow traction and performance.

  • REINFORCED RUNNING BOARDS

Big air means big impact, which is why Hardcore's running boards are reinforced with an extrusion for added rigidity.

  • GOGGLE HOLDER

Mounted right in the dash for quick access, this integrated goggle holder keeps a key piece of gear safe and sound.

  • LED HEADLIGHT

Ride until the sun goes down — then keep riding, with this premium LED headlight for night riding.

  • ADJUSTABLE 35.5"-37.5" SKI STANCE

Easily adjust your ski stance in seconds — keep it wide for the trails or narrow through the trees.

Engine

Engine Type 8000 C-TEC2, 2-Stroke
Displacement 794cc
Cooling Liquid
Cylinder Liners 2
Bore 85 mm
Stroke 70 mm
Lubrication Electronic Injection
Ignition Digitally Controlled CDI
Engine Starter Output: 270 W @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System Next Generation C-TEC2
Exhaust APV with Tuned Pipe, Pipe Sensor and Stainless Steel Manifold and Muffler
Fuel Type Minimum Octane: 91

Drivetrain

Drive/Driven Clutch TEAM Rapid Response II / TEAM Rapid Reaction BOSS
Drive System Arctic Mountain Drive System
Brake System Type Stealth Hydraulic Master Cylinder with Lightweight Caliper
Clutch Calibration: 0-5,000 ft. of 6,000-8,000 ft. (varies by model)
Gears 19/50
Chain Pitch 96
Sprocket Chain Track Drive: 7 Tooth, 3.5 Pitch, Exvolute
Reverse Push-Button Engine

Suspension

Front Suspension Arctic Mountain Suspension (AMS)
Shock Absorber Ski: FOX 1.5 ZERO QS3 COIL-OVER
Front Travel (in./cm.) 7 in.
Rear Suspension ALPHA-ONE Rear Suspension
Front Shocks Track: FOX 1.5 ZERO QS3 COIL-OVER
Rear Shocks Track: FOX 1.5 ZERO QSL COIL-OVER
Rear Travel (in./cm.) 14 or 15 in. (varies by model)

Dimensions

Overall Length Chassis: 132 or 137 in. (varies by model)
Overall Width Chassis: 42.5-44.5 in.
Overall Height Chassis: 50 in.
Track Width 15 in.
Track Length 154 or 165 in. (varies by model)
Track Lug 2.6" or 3 in.
Track Pitch 3.50 in.
Ski Type G2 ProClimb - 7 in. | Stance: 35.5-37.5 in. - Adjustable

Capacities

Fuel Capacity 10.4 or 11.7 gal. (varies by model)
Oil capacity System: 3.25 qt.
Cooling System Capacity: 5 qt.

Weights

Dry Weight Estimated: 455, 460 or 480 lbs. (varies by model)

Other

Instrumentation Type of Gauge: Deluxe Digital | Speedometer: Digital | Tachometer: Digital | Odometer: Digital | Fuel: Digital | Oil: Indicator Light | Coolant: Digital/Indicator Light | Clock: Digital (only available on select models) | Battery Voltage: Digital (only available on select models) | Altimeter: Digital | Hours: Digital

Color

Colors Fire Red/Black

Features

Features Heat Exchanger: Front/Short Tunnel | Storage Components: M Tunnel Bag | Additional Accessories: Handguards, Heated Drivers Seat, Mirrors, Rear Rack, Side Panel Wind Deflectors, Sno Pro Hooked Brake Lever, Tow Hitch, Tunnel Flare, Visor Plug-Ins | Standard Accessories: 12V Outlet, Goggle Holder, Hand and Thumb Warmers, Ice Scratchers, Lightweight Mountain Brake Disc, Sport Front Bumper, Tether Switch, Vertical Steering
Track Type Power Claw
Ski Runners Type: Single Runner with Carbide
Starter Manual or Electric Push-Button (varies by model)
Handlebars Hooked with Grab Handle, 4.5 in. Riser
Lighting LED with Accent Light
Seat Type Lightweight Mountain or Mountain (varies by model)
Windshield 1 in. Mountain Height

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