Apparently, someone at Polaris has decided that the standard RZR Pro R Boost’s 275 horsepower wasn’t enough for a side-by-side. The brand’s latest creation, the 2027 RZR Pro R Factory Boost, cranks the insanity up to 400 horsepower, which is enough to make some proper sports cars look a little underpowered.
This isn’t your typical weekend toy for blasting around the dunes, either. It’s a purpose-built off-road racing machine designed to tackle some of the toughest desert competitions on the planet.
With carbon-fiber bodywork, a heavily upgraded chassis, and enough suspension hardware to make a trophy truck jealous, the Factory Boost means serious business. It also looks like something that would be enormous fun to drive, provided you know what you’re doing.
There’s one rather significant catch, though: the price. Polaris is asking a whopping $200,000 for this desert-racing monster, putting it firmly in sports car territory.
A 400-HP Turbocharged Four-Cylinder
At the heart of the Factory Boost is a turbocharged 2.0-liter ProStar Fury four-cylinder engine producing up to 400 horsepower, depending on the selected drive mode. That’s 125 horsepower more than the regular RZR Pro R Boost.
For perspective, that’s slightly more power than the 394-hp Audi RS3 sold in the United States. Of course, the Polaris isn’t road-legal, but the comparison gives you an idea of just how wild this machine is.
Polaris has also fitted a rear-mounted cooling system with dual 500-watt radiator fans and three intercooler fans. Keeping temperatures under control is rather important when you’re racing flat-out across a hot desert.
Built To Take A Serious Beating
The Factory Boost rides on a Geiser-built chassis with a 111-inch wheelbase, stretched by 6.5 inches for improved high-speed stability. Its cockpit is also two inches wider than the standard Pro R’s, while lightweight carbon-fiber bodywork gives it a suitably aggressive appearance.
Perhaps the most impressive feature is the DYNAMIX DVS suspension system, which manages 12 channels in real time. It works with three-inch FOX internal-bypass shocks to help keep the buggy under control when the terrain gets extra nasty.
Other highlights include 35-inch BFGoodrich tires, race-spec brakes with adjustable bias, and a massive 45-gallon fuel cell. A comprehensive MoTeC electronics package and FIA fire suppression system further underline its competition-focused nature.
A $200,000 Ticket To Desert Racing
Polaris says the Factory Boost is eligible for SCORE, AORC, and Ultra4 competition, making it a serious option for customers looking to go racing. It’s also expected to make its competitive debut at King of the Hammers in 2027.
The $200,000 starting price certainly isn’t for everyone, especially when optional equipment can push the cost even higher. Then again, this is essentially a ready-to-race desert machine with enough power to embarrass plenty of performance cars.
If your idea of a perfect weekend involves flying across the desert at ridiculous speeds, the RZR Pro R Factory Boost might be just the thing. Just make sure your wallet and driving skills are up to the challenge.