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2026 ARCTIC CAT EXT SPECIAL 858 ATAC ES (G8 DISPLAY)

STARTING PRICE: $24,899.00

+ FREIGHT & PDI & ADMIN

Make : ARCTIC CAT

Model : EXT SPECIAL 858 

Year : 2026

Availability : COMING SOON

Displacement : 858cc

Colour : QUICKSILVER/PINNACLE PURPLE

Fuel System : Next Gen. C-TEC2

Start Method : ELECTRIC

The Past Returns

The reimagined EXT Special delivers responsive handling, solid power and everything you need for a full day of trail domination. Exclusive to Arctic Cat, the EXT Special is the only 2-stroke snowmobile equipped with electronic power steering. Coupled with C&A Pro XPT skis and 6” Woody’s Dooly runners, this sled was made for going into every corner with confidence and coming out the other side without fatigue.

STANDARD FEATURES

• 858 C-TEC2 engine
• AWS 42
• 137” Ice Ripper XT track
• Electronic power steering
• Electric start
• Arctic Cat G8 display
• Retro styling - original 1971 EXT Special
• Mid-height windshield
• C&A Pro skis

SPECIFICATIONS

ENGINE & POWERTRAIN

ENGINE TYPE : 2-STROKE
DISPLACEMENT : 858cc
DRIVE CLUTCH : ADAPT
DRIVEN CLUTCH : ADAPT
CYLINDERS : 2

SUSPENSION

FRONT SUSPENSION : AWS 42
SKI SHOCKS : FOX 1.5 ZERO iQS
FRONT TRACK SHOCK : FOX 1.5 iQS
REAR TRACK SHOCK : FOX 2.0 ZERO iQS

DIMENSIONS

CHASSIS OVERALL LENGTH : 126 IN.
CHASSIS OVERALL WIDTH : 48-49 IN.
CHASSIS OVERALL HEIGHT : 47 IN.
TRACK WIDTH : 15 IN.
TRACK TYPE : Ice Ripper XT
TRACK LENGTH : 137 IN.

FEATURES

STARTER : Push-Button Electric Start
HEADLIGHTS : LED
WINDSHIELD : 11 in Mid Height

STANDARD ACCESSORIES : 12V Outlet, Electronic Power Steering, Sport Front Bumper, Ice Scratchers, Integrated Goggle Holder, ATACH mounting, Hand & Thumb Warmers, Standard Brake Disc, Tether Switch, Tunnel Flares, Visor Plug-In

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