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Polaris Slingshot / SL

Make Model	Polaris Slingshot and Slingshot SL
Year	2015
Engine	GM Ecotech, four cylinder, DOHC, VVT
Capacity	2384 cc / 145.5 cu-in
Bore x Stroke	88 x 98 mm
Compression	10.4:1
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Fuel	91 octane or higher
Starting	Electric
Battery	575 CCA
Headlight	2 x Projector Hi/Lo H3, 44W (center)
Auxiliary Light	2 x Projector Hi/Lo H3, 44W (outboard)
Other Lights	LED
Maximum Power	127.2 kW / 173 hp @ 6200 rpm
Maximum Torque	224.8 Nm / 22.9 kgf-m / 166 ft-lbs @4700 rpm
Clutch	Dry, single plate, hydraulically operated
Transmission	5-Speed synchromesh with reverse
Final Drive	Carbon fibre reinforced belt, 36 mm x 147T
Gear Ratios	1st 3.753 / 2nd 2.258 / 3rd 1.512 / 4th 1.000 / 5th 0.729:1
Final Drive Ratio	1.590:1
Reverse Gear Ratio	3.672:1
Steering	Rack and pinion
Steering Assist	Polaris EPAS, speed sensitive
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)	3.2
Frame	Steel space frame
Front Suspension	With ESP
Rear Suspension	Single sided swingarm, with ESP
Front Brakes	298 mm, vented, ABS, traction control
Rear Brakes	298 mm, vented, ABS, traction control
Wheels	Sandard: 2x Cast, 8 spokes SL : 2x Cast,10 spokes
Front Rim	Standard: 7 x 17 J SL : 7.5 x 18 J
Front Tyre	Standard: 2x 205/50 R17, Kenda 799 SL : 2x 255/45 R18, Kenda 799
Rear Rim	Standard: 9.5 x 18 J SL: 9.0 x 20J
Rear Tyre	Standard: 265/35 R18, Kenda 799 SL : 255/45 R18, Kenda 799
Dimensions	Length: 3800 mm / 149.6 in Width: 1960 mm / 77.6 in Height: 1318 mm / 51.9 in
Track Width	1755 mm / 69.1 in
Wheelbase	2667 mm / 105.0 in
Ground Clearance	127 mm / 5.0 in
Seat Height	Adjustable
Dry Weight	Standard: 756 kg / 1666 lbs SL : 764 kg / 1864 lbs
Wet Weight	Standard: 782 kg / 1725 lbs SL : 791 kg / 1743 lbs
Fuel Capacity	37.1 L / 9.77 US gal

The Polaris Slingshot is powered by a DOHC, 16-valve, 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine (an 'EcoTec' engine, sourced from General Motors) that produces 173 horsepower at 6200rpm, and 225Nm of torque at 4700 revs. With a kerb weight of 790 kilos, the Slingshot's power-to-weight ratio is definitely not comparable to that of a contemporary litre-class superbike. But if nothing else, the Slingshot should at least be able to corner harder and faster than almost any two-wheeled motorcycle...

Noteworthy bits on the new Polaris Slingshot include its light and stiff steel spaceframe, aluminum swingarm, carbonfibre-reinforced drive belt, forged aluminum roll hoops, electronic stability and traction control, ABS (on all three wheels) and 3-point seatbelts. "The Slingshot was designed to deliver head turning exhilaration on two dimensions. First is the exhilaration that you can see, hear, and feel while riding in it. And second is the exhilaration you feel when people turn their heads to stare at the Slingshot's unique and exotic styling," says Mike Jonikas, a Vice President at Polaris.

With side-by-side seating for two, including the driver (rider?), the US$19,999 Slingshot rolls on 17-inch (front) and 18-inch (rear) wheels, while the more expensive (US$23,999) Slingshot SL gets 18-inch forged aluminium wheels at the front, a 20-inch rear wheel, a windscreen for some wind protection, a 'media console' with a 4.3-inch LCD screen, back-up camera, Bluetooth integration, and a 6-speaker audio system.