Auburn Hills, Mich., Jan 04, 2004 -
Dodge Sling Shot is a boldly distinctive new sports car vision from Dodge – one that’s practical, adaptable and, above all, affordable.
Designed from the ground up to be a driverÂ’s car, with the kind of look, feel and responsive drivability that enthusiasts demand, the Sling Shot concept was designed with fuel efficiency being a key part of its basic design.
Dodge Sling Shot is designed for open-air driving with a main roof panel and side rails over the passenger area that can be stored in the trunk (Sling Shot has two storage areas), while a canvas roof panel can slide back and out of the way like a roll top desk for open-air driving.
Efficient, Responsive and Fun to Drive – Genuine Dodge Character
Sling Shot features a rear-mounted, 3-cylinder, gasoline engine that is tuned to deliver 100 bhp and 0-60 mph time of about 10 seconds due to power to weight ratio of 17.4 lbs/bhp.Â* A five-speed gearbox, rack-and-pinion steering, four-wheel independent suspension and four-wheel disc brakes complete the driver-oriented characteristics contributing to the Sling ShotÂ’s efficient, responsive and fun-to-drive personality at the same time delivering up to 45 mpg.
A “Machined” Interior Look
The Dodge Sling Shot concept has an interior design influenced by the legacy of Dodge and ChryslerÂ’s performance past – when “blown” HEMI engines dominated the American landscape.Â* Starting out with engine bits for inspiration, Sling ShotÂ’s interior designers combined these elements into an artful blend of visual excitement and tactical pleasure.
“Sling Shot is a dynamic, creative look at the never-ending quest to offer visually exciting design, structural integrity, operating efficiency and the all –important fun-to-drive quotient in an affordable, entry level sports car,” said Trevor Creed, Senior Vice President – Chrysler Group Design.
