Thunder Roads Magazine of Oklahoma/Arkansas December 2014 Issue 5 Volume 13 | Page 10

FEATURES

PRESS RELEASE

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (July 28, 2014)

THE ALL-NEW POLARIS® SLINGSHOT™ HAS BEEN UNLEASHED
Polaris celebrated 60 years of innovation SLINGSHOT™ EXHILARATING DESIGN

by introducing the highly anticipated Polaris
Slingshot™, an awe-inspiring 3-wheel roadster
that represents the future of on-road driving
exhilaration. “Slingshot was designed to deliver
head turning exhilaration on two dimensions” said
Mike Jonikas, Vice President of Slingshot. “First
is the exhilaration that you can see, hear, and feel
while riding in Slingshot. Second is the exhilaration
you feel when people turn their heads to stare at
Slingshot’s unique and exotic styling.”

Slingshot™ is powered by a 2.4 liter dualoverhead cam engine and a 5-speed manual
transmission. It features a high strength steel
spaceframe, a lightweight aluminum swingarm, and
a carbon fiber reinforced drive belt. With a dry weight
of less than 1,700 lbs., a very low center of gravity,
and an engine that produces 173 horsepower,
Slingshot™ delivers heart pounding acceleration
and astonishing cornering power. Slingshot™ has
advanced motorcycle features such as electronic
stability and traction control, 3-wheel anti-lock disc
brakes, LED taillights, forged aluminum roll hoops,
SLINGSHOT™ HEAD TURNING EXHILARATION
Slingshot™ is an entirely new on-road driving and 3-point seat belts. Slingshot™ can also be
and riding experience. The open air cockpit of personalized with premium accessories that are
Slingshot™ hits you with a 360 degree rush of designed for your vehicle: larger tires with forged
sight, sound, and smell. With side by side seating, aluminum wheels, media console, windscreens,
both driver and passenger experience a front row and vehicle covers.
shot of adrenaline. Its wide stance and sport-tuned
suspension will make you want to charge every SLINGSHOT™ TRIM LEVELS
corner and never let off. With a low to the ground
Slingshot™ is offered in two distinct trim levels.
vehicle stance, you can feel the rush of pavement The base Slingshot™, with a U.S. MSRP of only
under your seat and in your chest. Slingshot™ is $19,999, features titanium metallic paint, 17 inch
lightweight and powerful, making for heart pounding lightweight alloy wheels upfront, and an 18 inch
acceleration. Just punch it and you are there.
wheel in the rear. The premium model called
Slingshot™ SL, with a U.S. MSRP of only $23,999,
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