Ski-Doo unveiled a 2015 Ski-Doo MXZ Iron Dog Special sled inspired by the Ski-Doo snowmobiles that have won the 2,000+ mile (3,200 km) race two of the last three years.
This very limited edition is for riders who demand the highest performance and durability in cross-country type conditions.The MXZ Iron Dog Special starts as a legendary MXZ X-RS model, then adds features and calibrations you’ll only find on sleds used in competition – most notably a 128-in. rMotion rear suspension.
“It’s great to see a manufacturer build a special sled like this one and name it after our race,” commented Kevin Kastner, Iron Dog executive director. “We’re enthusiastic to be associated with Ski-Doo snowmobiles and appreciate the support they put into their racers that make the Iron Dog such a remarkable event.”
Iron Dog, snocross and cross country racers have found the longer suspension is the ideal blend of acceleration, braking and nimbleness. Standard on Ski-Doo pro race sleds for two years, this is the first time the rMotion 128 has been available on a consumer snowmobile.
For performance, there’s lightweight and balanced REV-XS RS platform, precise RAS 2 front suspension and powerful Rotax E-TEC engines.
The MXZ Iron Dog Special is available with both the Rotax 800R and 600 H.O. E-TEC engine choices and includes several race-specific chassis reinforcements and race-type suspension calibrations to accommodate the hard-core target audience. For durability, there’s a two-ply RipSaw track and extra suspension reinforcements front and rear directly from the factory race sleds.
Because it’s aimed at hard core riders, the suspensions use KYB Pro 40 shocks, tuned for even more capability in big bumps than the MXZ and Renegade X-RS models. All the suspension springs go one step stiffer, with the center shock using a dual rate spring.
All this high technology is reflected in a Sunburst Yellow / Black color scheme with commemorative Iron Dog graphics.
The 2015 MXZ Iron Dog Special is sure to become a collectors item – once all those owners are finally done riding them.
The Ski-Doo MXZ Iron Dog Special sled will be available starting January 15 at select dealers across North America. Production is limited on this unit and it will only be available this winter.
The 800R will cost $13,999 US and $15,549 CA. The 600 H.O. E-TEC costs $12,799 US and $14,349 CA. 
For more information or to find a dealer, visit the http://www.ski-doo.com website.