The Slingshot has been in development for the last three years. Polaris was granted a patent for its three-wheeler on September 17, 2013. Initially it will be released in two versions, the Slingshot in Titanium Metallic and the Slingshot SL in Red Pearl, the SL seeing the addition of a Blade Windshield, premium 10-spoke forged-aluminum wheels (18-inch front and 20-inch rear) and a media console featuring a 4.3-inch LCD screen. Polaris is a leisure and utility vehicle giant, selling tens of thousands of ATVs, side-by-sides, snowmobiles and motorcycles under its Victory and Indian brands each year, so it's got the manufacturing might to put together a pretty serious machine and build a lot of them.
The furnishings are the same grade as a Polaris Ranger side-by-side's, right down to the waterproof seats and dashboard, but the two-seater has a lot of room for its passengers. There are lockable compartments behind the seats that are large enough for helmets or backpacks, a big glove compartment and even cup holders. A six-speaker audio system is available with AM/FM, Bluetooth and, there's no roof. I can't say I ever turned on the radio in the day I spent turning heads and soaking up the sun in the Slingshot.
Under the hood there are a engine made by General Motors, a 2.4 Liter DOHC motor that's been around for over 10 years. The 2384cc four-banger puts out a claimed 173 hp @ 6200 rpm and 225 nm of torque @ 4700 rpm, with the machine weighing in around 783 kgs fully fueled. Its power numbers are achieved by pistons operating within an 88mm bore at a 98mm stroke, compression set at a 10.4:1 ratio. Transferring that power to the rear starts with a five-speed manual transmission with reverse. The five-speed transmission leads to a short driveshaft and connects to a right-angle drive with spiral-cut bevel gears. This changes rotational momentum as it spins the carbon fiber belt connected to the back wheel. Spent gases are jettisoned through a short, free-flowing style exhaust mounted to the right of the transmission, the exhaust equipped with a catalytic converter. Power sent through a belt drive to a single rear wheel riding on a motorcycle-style swing-arm suspension. The Slingshot comes standard with traction and stability control.
I took it for a short trip on the Aoun El Simen routes, just to see what it is like, i didn't push it too much due to weather and tarmac conditions, but it was very stable and rode pretty well at high speeds, when you will drive it, you'll discover that the Slingshot behaves less like a car and more like something... u should test it.
Slingshot is a three-wheeled nearly like motorcycle. It is not an automobile, it does not have airbags. Three wheel vehicles may handle differently than other vehicles, especially in wet conditions. Always wear DOT approved full face helmet and fasten seat belts. Don't drink and drive.









