Polaris Adds a 400-Horsepower RZR Race Machine at $200,000

Polaris has added a 400-horsepower race machine to its RZR lineup, offering a limited-production vehicle that starts at $200,000 and is built for open-desert competition rather than ordinary recreational use.

The RZR Pro R Factory Boost uses a race-tuned, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. Its reinforced chassis stretches the wheelbase by 6.5 inches to 111 inches, while a wider cockpit and carbon-fiber body are designed to improve stability, space and airflow at high speed.

Polaris also enlarged the fuel cell from 34 gallons on the previous factory model to 45 gallons, or 170 liters. The company says that supports a range of more than 200 miles, which can reduce pit stops in long desert races. Three-inch internal-bypass shocks, a revised cage and dual power-distribution modules round out the competition package.

The new model joins rather than replaces the second-generation RZR Pro R Factory. It is available in limited quantities through SCI Distribution, which will handle sales and post-sale support. The first order window closes February 15, 2027, and Polaris plans to debut the machine at the 2027 King of the Hammers event.

The vehicle is intended for race applications and is designed to meet SCORE, AORC and Ultra4 competition requirements. That distinction matters because the $200,000 price is not comparable with the broader consumer side-by-side market.

For investors, the launch is more useful as evidence of product engineering and brand positioning than as a near-term earnings catalyst. Polaris did not disclose planned production, orders, expected revenue or margins. Limited volume could make the direct financial contribution small even at a high price.

The race program can still support the RZR franchise by testing components under extreme conditions and creating a performance halo around production vehicles. The measurable business effect will depend on how many units Polaris builds, whether racing technology moves into higher-volume models and whether the launch improves demand across the wider off-road portfolio.