2008 Arctic Cat Thundercat ATV
Arctic Cat entered the ATV market in 1995 with the largest displacement quad in the business. By today’s standards, the Bearcat 454 may be entry level, but over a decade later, Arctic Cat is still launching industry firsts with the Thundercat 1000 H2 EFI. More than double the displacement of the original Bearcat, the Thundercat is the most exhilarating, straight-line performance utility 4×4 built.
Designed and manufactured by Arctic Cat, the brand new H2 engine is a V-Twin, SOHC, liquid cooled, 950cc, Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) four stroke, built for massive torque and serious arm stretching power. Arctic Cat engineers crafted this torque-tuned motor for ultimate acceleration. The hemispherical-shaped heads create more complete, more efficient combustion for performance-winning power. Combined with 188-ft.-lbs. of torque at the output shaft, the H2 definitely Goes Big!
Specifications
| Model | ThunderCat 4X4 Auto SE |
| Displacement (cc) | 950 |
| Engine Type | V-Twin SOHC 4-stroke 4-valve |
| Bore & Stroke (mm) | 92 x 71.6 |
| Cooling System | Liquid w/fan |
| Transmission | Automatic CVT with EBS |
| Drive System | 2 / 4 WD + Diff Lock |
| Overall Width (in.) | 47.5 |
| Overall Height (in.) | 49.3 |
| Overall Length (in.) | 84.8 |
| Wheel Base (in.) | 52.5 |
| Suspension Travel (Front) | 10.0 |
| Suspension Travel (Rear) | 10.0 |
| Ground Clearance (in.) | 11.0 |
| Suspension Type (Front) | Double A-Arm |
| Suspension Type (Rear) | Double A-Arm |
| Front Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Rear Service Brake | Hydraulic Disc |
| Tire Front | 26×8-12 |
| Tire Rear | 26×11-12 |
| Max Fuel Capacity (gal / ltr) | 6.5 / 24.6 |
| Rack Capacity (Front) | 100 |
| Rack Capacity (Rear) | 200 |
| Towing Capacity (lbs) | 1,050 |
| Alternator Capacity (amps) | 25 Amps |
| Speedometer | Analog |
| Odometer | Digital |
| Dry Weight (lbs) | 716 |
| Min. Operator Age | 16 |
| Wheel Width – Front | 7 |
| Wheel Width – Rear | 8 |
| Suggested Retail Price | $10,499 US |
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about 1 year ago
I purchased my Thundercat in January 2008. I was told at the time that I was probably the only person in Arizona that owned one. On the same day of my purchase, I took her out to the Imperial Sand Dunes in California. I did this because I was going there any ways with another ATV I had at the time. It just so happened that Friday the dealer called me and asked if I still wanted one. It was still in the crate!
Several hundred miles later, I still taking her out on Arizona desert trails (fall/winter/spring season). I haven’t had any mechanical issues yet – unlike some others I heard from. The only mods I’ve done are Bighorn 2.0 tires. Everything else is stock for now.
I give the Ride & Comfort rating only 4 stars because I don’t like the way it handles around corners. I feel there is too much roll, but maybe I just need to dial in my suspension better…
-Jeff
about 3 months ago
i had my 2008 t-cat less than a month and had to have the starter replaced. have not had any problems since.