Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present this stunning 2019 Polaris
Slingshot Red Pearl SLR, finished in the most attractive color
combination of Red Pearl with a black interior and the
top-of-the-line SLR trim matched to the most desirable 5 speed
manual transmission and still as brand new with only 301 original
miles! The odometer on this Slingshot SLR currently displays
approximately 300 miles.Factory equipment includes 18-inch front
and 20-inch rear wheels, LED exterior lights, a hood vent, dimond
stitching on seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel, 7-inch display
for the infotainment system, cruise control, and a rearview camera,
among others listed below.Pegged at the intersection of motorcycles
and cars, the Polaris Slingshot arrived for 2015 with a tubular
chassis, polymer body panels, a front-mounted General
Motors-sourced engine, and a reverse trike layout. It offers the
experience of riding a sports bike and the handling of a sports
car; it has no doors and no roof, but it features a steering wheel
and pedals. 2020 brought a new engine developed in-house and an
available automatic transmission, among other changes, but who in
their right mind would want to spoil this most exhilarating
experience with an automatic transmission?!Power comes from a
2.4-liter ProStar 4-cylinder engine, Output is sent to the rear
wheel via a 5-speed manual transmission.Equipment18-inch front
wheels, 20-inch rear wheelElectronic Stability Control
(ESC)Traction controlPower steeringLED exterior lightsHood
ventDiamond stitching on seatsLeather-wrapped steering wheel7-inch
display for the infotainment systemCruise controlRearview camera
The Polaris Slingshot 3 wheeler was introduced in 2014 as a 2015
model with a tilt-adjustable steering wheel, side-by-side bucket
seats and has very impressive drivability including no leans when
entering a turn like its close cousin the motorcycle! It has no
roof, no doors or side windows and very impressively the whole
interior is waterproof so it can be hosed down and drained out
using drain holes in the floor. The S and SL models come with a 20"
x 9.0" back rim fitted with a 255mm width tire, and 18" x 7.5"
front rims with 225mm wide tires. The SLR and R models have the
same front rims and tires with the addition of a 20" x 11.0" rear
rim fitted with a 305mm wide tire.All models have a front double
wishbone suspension and an anti roll bar. Until 2020 it was only
available with a 5 speed manual transmission until the release of
the generation two models.A small windshield is an optional extra
on the base model, but fitted as standard on the SL model. There is
also an optional fiberglass wind and sun cover, which Polaris calls
a "Slingshade", that features inset windows and snaps onto the
Slingshot's tube frame, acting somewhat like a hardtop roof.The
steering wheel, shifter and clutch and brake pedals have a
conventional car type layout. Seat Belts are fitted; however, it
has no airbags or rumple zones, and depending on your jurisdictions
the driver and passenger must wear helmets. The Slingshot has two
seatbelts, but they come from the inside and buckle to the outside
of each seat, opposite of a car. And it has three wheels, a
steering wheel, three pedals, and a desirable five-speed manual
transmission for the ultimate driving incarnation of a three
wheeler!Depending on jurisdiction, the Slingshot may be registered
as a motorcycle or as an autocycle. An autocycle is part
automobile, part motorcycle that kind of eludes classification by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. At the federal
level, it is regulated like a motorcycle. But states have
distinguished autocycles from motorcycles by saying they have a
steering wheel and a seat for the driver, whereas a motorcycle
definition lists handlebars and the rider straddles the seat. The
definition matters because certain motorcycle laws can be
sidestepped, while certain efficiency and safety requirements that
apply to cars can also be sidestepped. As of this posting, we
understand there are 45 states with autocycle classifications, up
from 31 in 2017. Alaska, Wisconsin, New York, Massachusetts and
Maine require a motorcycle endorsement or license.The Polaris
Slingshot is neither car nor motorcycle. Its missing a lot of
things besides a roof. What the three-wheeler has mostly is fun! It
is powered by a GM-built 173-horsepower 2.4-liter inline
four-cylinder Ecotec engine, which has been used in previous
generation GM compact and midsize cars, from the Saturn Ion to
Chevy Malibu. Its paired to a Sparco five-speed manual transmission
that churns out 166 pound-feet of torque. The difference with this
engine on this three-wheeler is the weight. At only 1,743 pounds,
its about half the weight of midsize cars. And since there is very
little sound deadening or cabin enclosing you from engine and road
noise, it is one very visceral vehicular experience to be had this
side of a motorcycle.The engine roars under full throttle and begs
to be redlined. The 166 pound-feet of torque available at 4,700 rpm
kicks in right around 3,000 rpm. There is no doubting why it is
called Slingshot. It throws you back in the seat while lifting you
up at the same time. Polaris claims it can hit 60 mph in under five
seconds; Everything feels faster, quicker, more. Polaris is an
American brand that owns Indian Motorcycles and makes all kinds of
fun vehicles from ATVs to snowmobiles. It is most fun on turns.
Since the seating position is so low to the ground, sitting eye
level or lower than the door handles of most other vehicles, it
dives into turns and slingshots right out of them. The five-speed
manual transmission is firm with balanced feedback. The top SLR
trim comes with steering wheel and shifter knob from Sparco, the
sexy Italian motorsports part and apparel company. SLR upgrades to
18-inch front wheels and a massive 20-inch roller in back wrapped
in wide tires. The 305/30R20-size tire can also be found on
supercars such as the Acura NSX and Audi R8. Polaris claims a top
speed of 130 mph. The Polaris fits the top SLR trim with snug
bucket sport seats. There is a Grand Touring model with a top, and
a Slingshade canopy. Bore x Stroke 88 mm x 98 mmCompression
Ratio10.4:1Displacement2,384 ccEngine TypeGM Ecotec 2.4L DOHC 4
CylinderFuel Type91 octane or higherPeak Power173 HP @ 6,200
RPMPeak Torque166 ft-lb @ 4,700 RPMRev Limit (RPM)7,200 RPMValve
TrainDOHC, VVT DIMENSIONS / CAPACITIES Fuel Capacity9.77 gal (37.1
L)Ground Clearance5.0 in (127 mm)Max Wet Weight1,749 lbOverall
Vehicle Height51.9 in (1,318 mm)Overall Vehicle Length149.6 in
(3,800 mm)Overall Vehicle Width77.9 in (1,980 mm)Track Width69.1 in
(1,755 mm)Wheelbase105 in (2,667 mm) BRAKES Front Brake
RotorsVented cast iron rotor, aluminum center hub, 298 mm
diameterRear Brake RotorsVented cast iron rotor, aluminum center
hub, 298 mm diameter SPECIFICATIONS Anti lock Braking
SystemStandardAssistPolaris EPAS, Speed SensitiveAuxiliary
LightProjector H3 55wBattery30AH, 12V, 400 CCAESC (Electronic
Stability Control)StandardHeadlightProjector H9 65wIndicator
LightsLEDLicense Plate LightLEDSpeedometerLEDSteering
ActuationRack-and-pinionSteering Turns, lock-to-lock3.2Tail/Brake
LightLEDTraction ControlStandardTurn SignalsLED TIRES AND WHEELS
Front Tire Size225 / 45R18Front Tire TypeKenda SS-799Front Wheel
Size18x7.5 JFront Wheel TypeForged AluminumRear Tire Size305 /
30R20Rear Tire TypeKenda SS-799Rear Wheel Size20x11.0 JRear Wheel
TypeForged Aluminum TRANSMISSION Bevel Drive Ratio2.312:1Clutch
TypeDry, Single Plate, Hydraulically ActuatedFinal Drive
Ratio1.590:1Final Drive TypeCarbon Fiber Reinforced Belt, 36 mm x
147 TGear Ratio (1st)3.753:1Gear Ratio (2nd)2.258:1Gear Ratio
(3rd)1.512:1Gear Ratio (4th)1.000:1Gear Ratio (5th)0.729: 1Gear
Shift Pattern (Manual)HReverse Gear Ratio3.672:1Transmission Type5
Speed Synchromesh with Reverse
