Inside Design: 2004 Dodge Sling Shot Concept:
Dodge's Three Cylinder Roadster...
Dodge Sling Shot was 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 driver’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.
2004 Dodge Sling Shot Concept. (Dodge).
Dodge Sling Shot was 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.
The Dodge Sling Shot was based on it’s DaimlerChrysler sibling at the time, the Smart Roadster which was sold in Europe.
Efficient, Responsive and Fun to Drive – Genuine Dodge Character
Sling Shot features a rear-mounted, 3-cylinder, gasoline engine that was 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. 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 Shot’s efficient, responsive and fun-to-drive personality at the same time delivering up to 45 mpg.
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Dodge's Three Cylinder Roadster...
Dodge Sling Shot was 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 driver’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 was 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.
The Dodge Sling Shot was based on it’s DaimlerChrysler sibling at the time, the Smart Roadster which was sold in Europe.
Efficient, Responsive and Fun to Drive – Genuine Dodge Character
Sling Shot features a rear-mounted, 3-cylinder, gasoline engine that was 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. 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 Shot’s efficient, responsive and fun-to-drive personality at the same time delivering up to 45 mpg.
To read the entire article, click on the link below...
https://moparinsiders.com/inside-design-2004-dodge-sling-shot-concept/