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The Head-Turning Polaris Slingshot Roars Into Connecticut Dealerships


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After Much Buzz, a Newly Passed Bill Allows Connecticut Residents to Experience the Highly Anticipated Exhilaration of Slingshot

MINNEAPOLIS -- July 1, 2015: Starting today, Polaris® is pleased to announce that Connecticut residents can experience the highly-anticipated Polaris® Slingshot® after much demand. Fans are able to absorb all the sights, sounds and smell of Connecticut roads in a way only Slingshot® can truly deliver. The unique line of three-wheeled roadsters comes in two trim levels: the base Slingshot® and Slingshot® SL.

"Slingshot is an entirely new driving and riding experience designed for one purpose – exhilaration," said Craig Scanlon, Vice President of Slingshot. "We are excited to get Slingshot riders on the road in Connecticut and encourage them to try this one-of-a-kind roadster for themselves."

The Slingshot® experience includes:

A low, wide stance which lets riders feel the rush of pavement under the seat

An open-air cockpit for a 360-degree rush of sight, sound and smell

A shared riding experience allowing both the driver and passenger to get a front row shot of adrenaline

Optimized weight distribution and low-profile tires for maximum cornering

Lightweight and powerful, the Slingshot delivers exhilarating acceleration

Slingshot® Trim Levels:

Slingshot® is now offered in two distinct trim levels for a limited time only. The base Slingshot® has a starting U.S. MSRP of only $21,199 features titanium metallic paint, 17 inch lightweight alloy wheels upfront and an 18 inch wheel in the rear. The premium Slingshot® SL, with a starting U.S. MSRP of only $25,199 features red pearl paint, larger 18 inch forged aluminum wheels upfront and a 20 inch wheel in the rear, as well as a blade windscreen for wind protection. It also features a media console with a 4.3" LCD screen, back-up camera, Bluetooth® integration and a 6-speaker audio system.