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See Photos of the 2020 Polaris Slingshot

  • <p>The 2020 Polaris Slingshot three-wheeler largely benefits from a host of updates for the new model year, including a new engine, upgraded interior bits, and more refined handling. Read the full story <a href="https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a30636528/2020-polaris-slingshot-drive/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">here</a>.</p>
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    See Photos of the 2020 Polaris Slingshot

    The 2020 Polaris Slingshot three-wheeler largely benefits from a host of updates for the new model year, including a new engine, upgraded interior bits, and more refined handling. Read the full story here.

  • <p>Replacing the Slingshot's previous General Motors 2.4-liter inline-four is a new Polaris-developed four that produces up to 203 horsepower and up to 144 lb-ft of torque.</p>
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    See Photos of the 2020 Polaris Slingshot

    Replacing the Slingshot's previous General Motors 2.4-liter inline-four is a new Polaris-developed four that produces up to 203 horsepower and up to 144 lb-ft of torque.

  • <p>Managing the Slingshot's increased power is a standard five-speed manual transmission or an optional five-speed automated manual called AutoDrive. We found the latter unit to be a great reason for learning to drive a stick.</p>
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    See Photos of the 2020 Polaris Slingshot

    Managing the Slingshot's increased power is a standard five-speed manual transmission or an optional five-speed automated manual called AutoDrive. We found the latter unit to be a great reason for learning to drive a stick.

  • <p>Despite its power bump, the previous Slingshot was highly traction limited off the line and could roast its single fat rear tire up to 30 mph. We expect much the same from the new model.</p>
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    See Photos of the 2020 Polaris Slingshot

    Despite its power bump, the previous Slingshot was highly traction limited off the line and could roast its single fat rear tire up to 30 mph. We expect much the same from the new model.

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    2020 Polaris Slingshot Still Perplexes Us

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  • <p>Improved as it may be, the Slingshot still cuts a bizarre shape on the road and brings an equally weird driving experience.</p>
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    See Photos of the 2020 Polaris Slingshot

    Improved as it may be, the Slingshot still cuts a bizarre shape on the road and brings an equally weird driving experience.

  • <p>Polaris claims that the top-spec Slingshot R model can get to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds.</p>
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    See Photos of the 2020 Polaris Slingshot

    Polaris claims that the top-spec Slingshot R model can get to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds.

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    2020 Polaris Slingshot Still Perplexes Us

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  • <p>The 2020 Polaris Slingshot may look like a toy, but it's not really priced like one. The base SL model starts at $26,499, and the more powerful R variant costs at least $30,999.</p>
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    See Photos of the 2020 Polaris Slingshot

    The 2020 Polaris Slingshot may look like a toy, but it's not really priced like one. The base SL model starts at $26,499, and the more powerful R variant costs at least $30,999.

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    2020 Polaris Slingshot Still Perplexes Us

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    2020 Polaris Slingshot Still Perplexes Us

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  • <p>2020 Polaris Slingshot R</p>
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    2020 Polaris Slingshot R

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    2020 Polaris Slingshot Still Perplexes Us

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    2020 Polaris Slingshot R

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  • <p>2020 Polaris Slingshot SL</p>
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    2020 Polaris Slingshot SL

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    2020 Polaris Slingshot SL

<p>The 2020 Polaris Slingshot three-wheeler largely benefits from a host of updates for the new model year, including a new engine, upgraded interior bits, and more refined handling. Read the full story <a href="https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a30636528/2020-polaris-slingshot-drive/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">here</a>.</p>
<p>Replacing the Slingshot's previous General Motors 2.4-liter inline-four is a new Polaris-developed four that produces up to 203 horsepower and up to 144 lb-ft of torque.</p>
<p>Managing the Slingshot's increased power is a standard five-speed manual transmission or an optional five-speed automated manual called AutoDrive. We found the latter unit to be a great reason for learning to drive a stick.</p>
<p>Despite its power bump, the previous Slingshot was highly traction limited off the line and could roast its single fat rear tire up to 30 mph. We expect much the same from the new model.</p>
Photo credit: Polaris
<p>Improved as it may be, the Slingshot still cuts a bizarre shape on the road and brings an equally weird driving experience.</p>
<p>Polaris claims that the top-spec Slingshot R model can get to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds.</p>
Photo credit: Polaris
<p>The 2020 Polaris Slingshot may look like a toy, but it's not really priced like one. The base SL model starts at $26,499, and the more powerful R variant costs at least $30,999.</p>
Photo credit: Polaris
Photo credit: Polaris
<p>2020 Polaris Slingshot R</p>
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<p>2020 Polaris Slingshot R</p>
<p>2020 Polaris Slingshot R</p>
<p>2020 Polaris Slingshot R</p>
<p>2020 Polaris Slingshot R</p>
<p>2020 Polaris Slingshot R</p>
<p>2020 Polaris Slingshot R</p>
<p>2020 Polaris Slingshot R</p>
<p>2020 Polaris Slingshot R</p>
<p>2020 Polaris Slingshot SL</p>
<p>2020 Polaris Slingshot SL</p>
<p>2020 Polaris Slingshot SL</p>
<p>2020 Polaris Slingshot SL</p>
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Updated with a new engine, optional automatic transmission, and a host of other improvements, Polaris's latest Slingshot three-wheeler remains a bizarre novelty.

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