2015 Polaris Slingshot

[Ramblin]

https://www.polaris.com/en-us/slingshot?wt.mc_id=B43AD90F-3EFE-E311-B7F5-0050569A00BB&wt.mc_ev=email&WT.mc_id=

It looks like a fun vehicle.

 

[ionbeam]

FWIW

The Slingshot is rumored to get its propulsion from a 2.4-liter, Ecotec four-cylinder sourced from General Motors, and its expected output is 200 horsepower. According to the patent documentation ABS brakes, power steering, traction control and stability control will be included.

Another take on the side by side seating like the T-Rex, only this time from Polaris.

 

[Klubis]

I'm interested. Wonder what they'll cost? Less than a Miata?

 

[ionbeam]

I'm interested. Wonder what they'll cost? Less than a Miata?

For a point of reference, a less complex T-Rex loaded with a BMW K1600 6 cylinder engine is $58k.

 

[lnewlf]

should be quick if it can lay down the power, or do impressive burnouts.

 

[Fred W]

I think I'd like it better with two rear wheels (four total) as an open wheel roadster.

 

[Old Michael]

I think I'd like it better with two rear wheels (four total) as an open wheel roadster.

…and a 6th gear. I'd really need a 6th gear.

 

[ionbeam]

With all things being mostly equal in the $60k range this is more than equal with an extra wheel and better performance:

Ariel Atom

 

[Fred W]

Now that's what I'm talkin' about. I bet it even has a 6th gear for OM.

 

[LKLD]

I'd like to see the side-impact safety crash test.

 

[Fred W]

Yeah, but I think it would still compare favorably to a motorcycle.

 

[ionbeam]

I'd like to see the side-impact safety crash test.

The bars on the side aren't a passenger container, they are the frame of the car. It surely won't pass a full NHTSA crash test suite, but neither will our FJR. With a power to weight ratio of ~3.3 vs the FJR 4.5 it is a flyer. My only regret is if I'm ever too old or unable to ride a motorcycle I won't be able to climb in and out of this car either.

 

[Bugnatr]

I'm liking black and orange X Bow from KTM