Polaris Slingshot
The Polaris Slingshot is a three-wheeled motor vehicle.[1] It was introduced in 2014 as a 2015 model.
The Slingshot is manufactured by Polaris Industries, who claim "It's a three-wheeled motorcycle!" It has a tilt-adjustable steering wheel, side-by-side bucket seats,[2] and does not lean. Three-point seat belts are fitted, however it has no airbags or crumple zone, and driver and passenger must wear motorcycle helmets in certain jurisdictions. It has no roof, doors, or side windows. A small windshield is an optional extra on the base model, and fitted as standard on the SL model.[1] Steering wheel, gear stick, and brake, clutch, and throttle pedals have a conventional automobile layout.
Depending on which state the Slingshot is registered in, it will either be registered as a motorcycle, or as an auto-cycle. Hawaii and Maryland are the only states that are still legislating on vehicle classification. Check with your local Department of Motor Vehicles for classification. http://www.polaris.com/en-us/slingshot/license-requirements
The Slingshot weighs 1,743 pounds (791 kg) and is powered by a 2.4 liter inline four engine derived from the GM Ecotec.[3] This engine was formerly used by GM in the Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky sports cars.
Specifications
The 2015 Polaris Slingshot has a 2384 cc displacement, with a 5 speed manual transmission.[4] The standard Slingshot has two 17" front wheels and a singular 18" wheel in the rear of the vehicle, while the Slingshot SL and SL LE Edition have two 18" Forged Aluminum front wheels with a 20" rear wheel. All models have a Double-Wishbone Front Suspension with a Sway Bar to control the front end. http://www.polaris.com/en-us/slingshot/choose
References
- ^ a b "Polaris Slingshot: First Drive". Autoblog. Retrieved 20 Jan 2015. "this is most certainly not a car, and it's also not a motorcycle by any stretch of the imagination"
- ^ The Polaris Slingshot Is Your Amazing New Three-Wheeled Track Machine
- ^ Stein, Jonathan L. (February 2, 2015). "Near-A-Car". Autoweek. 65 (3): 15–16. Retrieved February 5, 2015.
- ^ http://www.polaris.com/en-us/slingshot/specs
See also
- Campagna T-Rex, a similar vehicle
- List of motorized trikes