SL edition, as well as the SL LE, comes with a 17" front wheels and an 18" as a rear one.Īn interesting fact is that the Slingshot has a steering wheel gearshift, brake shift, and a throttle pedals just like the conventional automobiles.
The SL version comes with a 5-speed manual gearbox, but since 2018, the manufacturer offers also a 5-speed automatic one, as an option. It's an RWD with ventilated disks as a front and rear brakes. Its gasoline tank is capable to house 37.1 l (9.8 US gal/ 8.16 UK gal). The curb weight of the Polaris 3-wheeled motor vehicle is quite impressive - 7893 kg (17401.09 lbs). As a front and ride height, SL has a 1755 mm (69.09 in) and 27 mm (5 in.). The Slingshot SL sports some massive dimensions - 3800 mm length (49.61 in.), 1971 mm width (77.6 in.), 1318 mm (51.89 in.) of height and a wheelbase of 2667 mm (105 in.).
The calculated compression ratio is 10.4. Slingshot SL has a cylinder bore of 88 mm (3.46 in.) and a piston stroke of 98 mm (3.86 in.). The number of cylinders is 4, placed inline. The powerplant's position s front, longitudinal, and has a max. Under the bonnet of Polaris SL lies a 2.4 petrol engine with 173 hp 640 rpm and a torque of 225 4700 rpm (165.95 rpm). All of the Slingshot models come with a double wishbone as a front suspension and an anti-roll bar, implemented also. The common elements between those three levels are the steering wheel, which has a tilt-adjustable function, the bucket seats (placed side-by-side) and the waterproof interior (the gathered water can easily be drained from the 3-wheeler, thanks to the draining hooses).Īlong with that, Slingshot has neither doors nor roof nor side windows. The Slingshot comes in few trim levels - S, SL, SLR, and Grand Touring. What makes the Slingshot so special is the fact that it gives the world a glimpse at the automotive future.
The vehicle was officially introduced to the public in 2014 as an upcoming 2015 model. Slingshot was Polaris Industries' first attempt to enter the fast-paced and highly competitive automotive landscape. The company has a long history in creating snowmobiles, NEVs (Neighborhood Electric Vehicle), and all-terrain vehicles. Polaris Slingshot is a futuristic-looking three-wheeler, manufactured by the American Polaris Industries.
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