Polaris India wins Fastest Vehicle award in Meerut Motor Rally 2014

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Bala Subramaniam N Jaipur
Last Updated : Jun 04 2014 | 6:15 PM IST

Polaris India has bagged the winner’s trophy at the Meerut Autocross & Motocross 2014. Winning first place in the 4X4 without roll cage class and securing second position in 4X4 with roll cage class, Polaris was also declared the ’Fastest Vehicle of the Day’ at the event. Polaris India participated in the category for quads, a category introduced for the first time in the history of the event. The company’s award-winning ace rider, Mr. Raj Singh Rathore drove the Polaris RZR XP 900 model for the event.

The event had 150 entries with participation from approximately 100 vehicles. The rally was flagged off from the starting point of Country Inn & Suites, Meerut on 31st May, 2014 and then covered the challenging trail through the rough terrains of Meerut and finished on 1st June, 2014.

Speaking about Polaris India’s performance in the Meerut Autocross & Motocross 2014, Mr. Pankaj Dubey, Managing Director, Polaris India Pvt. Ltd., said, “Year after year, Polaris India has proved its dominance when its toughness and endurance quotient are tested in rallies and races. This victory in Meerut Autocross & Motocross 2014 is yet another testimony of the capabilities of our vehicles across a range of terrains. The rally was all about testing not only the participants’ ingenuity, physical and mental toughness, but also the vehicles’ capabilities of endurance and performance. The Polaris RZR® XP 900 has once again lived up to Polaris India’s long-standing reputation of performance in toughness, which is a hallmark of all Polaris models. I also extend a big Thank You to the encouraging spectators at the rally who cheered along our award-winning rider, Mr. Raj Singh Rathore.”

The Polaris RZR XP 900 is powered by a 875cc, two cylinder engine with a power output of 88 hp. The Polaris ProStar 900 engine features Dual OverHead Cams (DOHC), 4 large valves for high RPM power and 180 degree crank shaft for balanced performance, faster throttle response, groundbreaking power and revolutionary acceleration. The RZR XP 900 comes with All Wheel Drive that is easiest to use and fastest responding on-demand system. The system automatically engages all four wheels when there is a need for forward traction and reverting back to 2WD when not needed.

The RZR XP 900 comes with industry first factory LED headlights, tilt steering with a wide range of motion, adjustable and interchangeable bucket seats, adjustable passenger handrail, performance brake calipers and large diameter ventilated rotors on all four wheels, exclusive ITP 900 XCT tyres, certified roll-over protective structure and more.

Source : CarDekho

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First Published: Jun 04 2014 | 1:09 PM IST

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