What engine does a 2015 Slingshot have?
Ecotec I-4
Like the Morgan 3 Wheeler and Compagna T-Rex, the 2015 Slingshot has two wheels up front with a lone wheel out back. A 2.4-liter Ecotec I-4 mounted up front makes 173 hp and 166 lb-ft torque and is mated to a five-speed manual transmission (no automatics here, folks) that sends power to the rear wheel.
How much horsepower does a 2015 Slingshot have?
173 horsepower
Power comes from a GM-sourced, 2.4-liter, Ecotec four-cylinder engine that generates 173 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 166 pound-feet of torque at 4,700 rpm. It might not seem like much, but given its weight, the Slingshot is quite fast.
What engine is in the Polaris Slingshot?
GM Ecotec gasoline
Performance. The Slingshot weighs 1,743 lb (791 kg) and is powered by a 2.4 liter inline four-cylinder GM Ecotec gasoline engine. It produces 173 hp (129 kW) at 6200 rpm and 166 lb-ft (225 N•m) of torque at 4700 rpm.
How fast does a Slingshot go?
125 mph
It also covers zero to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds and has a limited top speed of 125 mph. The 2021 Polaris Slingshot R packs 203 hp and 144 ft lbs of torque at 8,250 rpm and 6,500 rpm, respectively.
What states do you have to wear a helmet in a Slingshot?
This would allow Slingshot drivers to operate the vehicle with a valid state driver’s license instead of requiring a motorcycle endorsement or license. Drivers and passengers in Colorado and Wyoming under the age of 18 will still be required to wear a helmet, in accordance with the states’ motorcycle helmet laws.
How many horsepower does a Polaris Slingshot have?
The new motor makes 200 hp (149 kW) and redlines at 8500 RPM. It can be fitted to either a conventional 5-speed manual, or, for the first time ever on the Slingshot, an AutoDrive 5-speed automated manual transmission, which is the first time an automatic transmission has been made available on the Slingshot.
Where is the catch can on a Polaris Slingshot?
Click to expand… That little can up front is the catch can on a solstice (same engine as the slingshot). The hose connects where your PCV valve is and runs to the can. When the engine blows oil through system it gets trapped in the can instead of getting sucked up into the intake, heads, and cylinders.
Is the GM 2.4 slingshot engine reliable?
GM 2.4 Reliability? Anyone other than me worried about the reliability of the GM 2.4 engine? Im not trying to be negitive,just been doing some research on the 2.4 DI engine. I really want a Slingshot, but from what I have read about the motor, Im a little concerned .
What’s the top speed of the My20 slingshot?
With more power and less weight, the new MY20 Slingshot is able to achieve a 0-60 MPH time under 5 seconds in R trim. The new ProStar 2.0L is sure to impress.
What kind of engine is in the new Polaris Slingshot?
The new 2020 Slingshot underwent a major overhaul from previous generations. One of the most substantial changes is the introduction/unveiling of the Polaris ProStar 2.0L 4-cylinder engine. Building on years of engineering and testing, the ProStar 2.0L 4-cylinder engine’s characteristics now truly fit this vehicle.
GM 2.4 Reliability? Anyone other than me worried about the reliability of the GM 2.4 engine? Im not trying to be negitive,just been doing some research on the 2.4 DI engine. I really want a Slingshot, but from what I have read about the motor, Im a little concerned .
When was slingshot 2.4L Ecotec engine built?
We have designed our DDMWorks built long blocks for performance, strength and reliability in your Slingshot and have been building the 2.4L since 2007, and have the most experience with engine builds specifically for the Slingshot.
Click to expand… That little can up front is the catch can on a solstice (same engine as the slingshot). The hose connects where your PCV valve is and runs to the can. When the engine blows oil through system it gets trapped in the can instead of getting sucked up into the intake, heads, and cylinders.