The aggressive styling of Polaris' Slingshot firmly banishes any wobbly three-wheeled associations for a look that's more Batmobile than Reliant Robin.
A prominent front with double wishbone suspension tapers to a single aluminium wheel, connected using a carbon-fibre belt drive.
Electronic power-assisted steering and stability control keeps the Slingshot manageable at speeds of up to 209kph as it rides just 12.7cm off the ground. The cockpit crams in a 4.3-inch LCD display, six-speaker audio with Bluetooth and USB, and a reversing camera. Behind the seats, two lockable bins keep luggage tidy.
The low-slung chassis and deep bucket seats ensure you feel every rev of its 173hp engine. From £22,999 polarisslingshot.co.uk
- Dry weight 764kg
- Curb weight 798kg
- Length 380cm
- Height 132cm
- Wheelbase 267cm
- Engine 2.4l DOHC
- Rev limit 7,200rpm
- Peak power 173hp @ 6,200rpm
- Peak torque 166ft-lbs @ 4,700rpm
- Top speed 209kph
- 0-100kph 5.8sec
This article was originally published by WIRED UK
