2020 Slingshot Reveal and info

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Only time will tell how reliable the new engine is going to be. We would love for the engine to stay as the Ecotec since we have been working with that engine since 2006, but it is a pretty old engine design at this point. The new engine seems to be a good design from what I gathered at the event with much better efficiency and should respond really well to forced induction, already have ideas on how to do the supercharger 😃

Are you saying you believe that the new engine will get better fuel mileage?? I was just wondering what better efficiency means. If so, I think that would be cool. I know on the Can-Am they originally had their two cylinder engine with very high rpms (I think they said not to go above 8500) but the gas mileage went to crap when one ran it that high. Just curious

I can personally attest that Dave@DDMWorks was doing his homework the whole evening. Definitely wasn't hard to find, just look towards the front of the SS

Robb Report reviewer compares his 2018 Slingshot experience to the new 2020 model.

https://robbreport.com/motors/…olaris-slingshot-2893161/

I had the good fortune of attending and my ultimate takeaway is that the fit & finish and modern tech were very appealing. Would definitely want the "R" model with 200+hp and 5-speed manual.

I wonder how long it is going to take to get the 2020's to the showroom floor, I would at least like to check out one out in person when we finally take the Grasshopper in to get it's recall done?

Bill

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I wonder how long it is going to take to get the 2020's to the showroom floor, I would at least like to check out one out in person when we finally take the Grasshopper in to get it's recall done?

Bill

I believe I read they would be hitting showrooms in April.

Did any of you notice if these can be shut off while still in drive? I had a Tempest years ago that didn't have a 'park' button. Even with the e-brake set it would have a tendency to roll away. I also don't like to set the brake when storing.

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Didn't try that while testing it out, but it is a manual transmission that is automatically shifted, so if you did shut off the engine, the clutch would be released by the computer and the transmission would be in 1st gear if you were at a stop.

Is this the same manual transmission as currently installed in the SlingShot?

Bill

Quote from Dave@DDMWorks

Different transmission

Then I am assuming that it is now a Polaris manufactured transmission, like the current engine?

Bill

Quote from Dave@DDMWorks

Talking with one of the engineers out there, he was a little vague as to if Polaris was building them or if they were being outsourced for building as a partnership.

Thank you Dave, I must admit that it was the tried and true GM components in the Generation 1 SlingShot that actually pushed us over the edge to purchasing it.

Bill

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Models will always change - this 2020 has some cool things.

Just walked out to the garage, stood for a second, smiled. I’m very happy in my “relationship” with my 2016.
There are many many more memories/miles left in the “they don’t make that color anymore” ol girl😎!

same. For me ive only been 10 months with my SLR and everytime I look at it in the garage i still think its an awesome machine and puts a smile from ear to ear. The 2020 looks nice but not convincing enough to trade in (and lose money) on mine. Maybe in 3-4 years ill buy a used one but for now im perfectly happy with my orange toy

my 19 is a work in progress (SlingMods I can see you grinning) lol

The more I hear about the new model the more I like it. Perhaps if I were to walk into a showroom at years end and run into a good deal on the 203 hp manual transmission model I could see myself getting into trouble .