Arctic Cat Four-Stroke Snowmobiles Meet Year 2012 EPA Standards

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn.--Sept. 5, 2003--Arctic Cat Inc. today announced that its 2004 Turbo and Trail model 4-Stroke snowmobiles received certification by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for meeting the strict emission standards required by the year 2012.

"We're proud that Arctic Cat continues to lead the snowmobile industry," said Christopher Twomey, chairman and chief executive officer. "Arctic Cat was the first to produce a commercially available four-stroke snowmobile. We are pleased that our four-stroke engine today is significantly cleaner than the EPA's 2012 standards. Achieving EPA compliance so far ahead of schedule demonstrates our technology leadership and commitment to producing environmentally responsible snowmobiles."

The EPA adopted new emissions standards in 2002 for snowmobiles and other recreational vehicles to reduce air pollution from hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide. Manufacturers are required to begin meeting these regulations in 2006, with the EPA emissions requirements becoming increasingly more stringent by 2012.

Arctic Cat has been developing four-stroke engine technology since 1996. The company was the first and only snowmobile manufacture to offer sleds with four-stroke engines in the 2002 model year. Four-stroke snowmobiles are cleaner and quieter than typical two-stroke machines.

About Arctic Cat

Arctic Cat Inc. designs, engineers, manufactures and markets snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) under the Arctic Cat(R) brand name, as well as related parts, garments and accessories. For more information, please visit Arctic Cat's Web site at www.arcticcat.com.