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2024 Polaris 3-wheeler model lineup features performance-inspired Slingshot Roush Edition

2024 Polaris Slingshot adds power to styling pizazz.

2024 Polaris Slingshot ROUSH Edition on a city street driving straight toward the viewer.
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The Polaris 3-wheel Slingshot has always been a “Look-at-me” statement vehicle. It’s also a ton of fun to drive. The 2024 Slingshot model lineup maintains its attention-getting edge, adding to the funmobile’s livability and performance capabilities.

Polaris makes it easy to customize your Slingshot with a wide selection of accessories. Notable new Slingshot accessories include top and rear panel options for more excellent protection from the elements. Driving a Slingshot is an open-air experience. State laws vary, but some states classify the three-wheeler as a motorcycle and require that drivers and passengers wear helmets. Equipping your Slingshot with a top provides a modicum of protection from the baking sun and heavy rain. Add a back panel; you’ll also have less head and helmet buffeting from the wind.

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The 2024 Slingshot Roush Edition brings upgraded performance to the platform with upgraded Brembo brakes, a race car-style steering wheel, and brand-specific styling elements.

The five model variants of the 2024 Polaris Slingshot have starting prices that range from $21,999 for the Slingshot S with a manual transmission to $40,299 for the Slingshot Roush Edition with an automatic transmission. The model breakdown below outlines the primary differences, colorways, and starting prices for the 2024 Slingshot model.

2024 Polaris Slingshot S parted on pavement with a large lake in the background.
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2024 Polaris Slingshot S

The base model for 2024 is the Slingshot S, starting at $21,999 with a 5-speed manual transmission and $23,849 with an AutoDrive automatic transmission. The S has a 178 horsepower Prostar 2.0 liter 4-cylinder fuel-injected engine. The S has ABS for its 298mm disc brakes, independent double-wishbone suspension, speed-sensitive power steering, and a full complement of LED vehicle lights.

The Slingshot S rides on 18-inch aluminum front wheels and a 20-inch rear wheel with Kenda SS-799 tires. Other standard features include electronic stability control (ESC), traction control, proximity key with keyless start, cruise control, two 12V DC outlets, and a single USB port. The standard steering wheel is rubberized with a molded leather texture. The Slingshot S is available in Moonlight White only.

The Slingshot S with Technology Package 1 starts at $24,849 with a manual shifter and $26,849 with the automatic. This upgrade is available in Moonlight White or Jet Black and adds a 50-watt Rockford Fosgate audio system.

Three 2024 Polaris Slingshot SL, one heavily accessorized coming over a bridge heading drectly toward the viewer.
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2024 Polaris Slingshot SL

The Slingshot starts getting colorful with the SL model. Available in Ocean Gray, Volt Orange, Midnight Blue, and Miami Blue Pearl, the Slingshot SL starts at $28,149 with manual transmission and $$29,999 with automatic transmission. Upgrades from the Slingshot S with Technology Package 1 include a back-up camera, Ride Command 7-inch touchscreen display with Bluetooth and USB phone connectivity, 200W Rockford Fosgate audio system, a center brake light, leather-wrapped steering wheel, passive security system, a clear wind defector, and 2 USB ports.

A single red 2024 Polaris Slingshot SLR in an empty parking lot in the middle of a city with large modern office buildings.
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2024 Polaris Slingshot SLR

The 2024 Slingshot SLR has a more powerful 203-hp engine, starting at $31,149 with manual and $32,999 with automatic transmission. Additional upgrades from the Slingshot SL include a wider 305mm rear wheel and a two-tone paint scheme in Moonlight Shadow, Slingshot Red Pearl, or Seaglass Haze. The SLR also has LED front lower accent lights and a tinted wind deflector.

Two people carrying motorcycle helmets walking toward a 2024 Polaris Slingshot R on a paved path through a grassy area with a highway bridge in the background.
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2024 Polaris Slingshot R

Available in Phantom Gray, Radar Blue Fade, Army Green Flash, Gold Rush, and Purple Lightning, the Slingshot R starts at $34,799 for manual and $36,949 for AutoDrive. The SLR model adds larger Brembo 4-piston brakes, Apple CarPlay, connected weather and traffic overlay services with navigation, a tri-tone paint scheme, styled aluminum roll hoops, a sport steering wheel, vented hood, and two-color interior LED accent lights.

A right front three-quarter view of a 2024 Polaris Slingshot ROUSH Edition with an accessory top traveling on a two-lane road with hills in the background.
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2024 Polaris Slingshot Roush Edition

The top-spec 2024 Slingshot Roush Edition, available only with a unique Racetrack Red colorway, starts at $38,149  with the manual transmission and $40,299 with the automatic transmission. The Roush Edition’s Brembo brakes have exclusively slotted rotors (to help with brake cooling), a Slingshot Excursion Top, Spaco Pedal Covers, and a racing-style steering wheel. The seats, dash, and interior interior have particular color-matched design elements, including blacked-out badging.

Cockpit of a 2024 Polaris Slingshot ROUSH Edition.
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