What You Need To Know About The Slingshot

The  three-wheeled Polaris slingshot is one of the most expensive toys you  will ever lay your hands on. It has a hell of a drive and can be  incredibly fun to hit the Clearwater Beach roads and take in the views.  Since the government considers the Slingshot a motorcycle, you’ll have  to wear a helmet while you’re driving. And trust us, you’ll need one as  soon as the wind hits you when you’re cruising at high speeds. 

The  slingshot is a divine sports car. Despite having one wheel at the back,  it still gives you enough control as you drive. Polaris has done a fine  job of tuning up the steering wheel to give you a lot of feels as you  drive and appreciate the feedback from the car as you swerve in and out  of traffic. 

It’s  fitted with a five-speed manual transmission that we often see in  manual cars. You can also choose between an automatic paddle shift if  that’s what you prefer. However, for a complete driving experience, we  recommend opting for the manual transmission to experience what this  beast of a machine can really do. 

You’ll  find that the clutch moves very smoothly as you operate and shift the  gears, and it distributes the power quite effectively even though  there’s only one wheel in the rear. So, you won’t end up losing a lot of  grip as you drive unless you’re turning quite sharply into a corner.  The Slingshot packs a lot of power, almost 200 horse powers. While it  doesn’t seem a lot, keep in mind that the overall car weighs about 1600  pounds—that means you’re looking at 0-60 m/hour in 4.9 seconds, and that  is FAST!

Based  on the ergonomics of the vehicles, we’re sure you’ll appreciate the  sporty design. Even if you’re above 6 feet, you can easily reach and  operate the steering wheel. Although, there are safety features written  between the seats telling how tall you need to be to drive this vehicle.

If  you’re looking to throw all the practicality out the window and enjoy a  unique driving experience, head to TB Slingshot, one of the best  slingshot rentals in Clearwater Beach, FL and take a day off from your  daily routine.