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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 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 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. 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.
A "Machined" Interior Look
The Dodge Sling Shot concept has an interior design influenced by the legacy
of Dodge and Chrysler's performance past - when "blown" HEMI engines dominated
the American landscape. Starting out with engine bits for inspiration, Sling
Shot'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.
For further information contact:
Jacquie Brown,
Senior Manager,
Public Relations,
Chrysler Jeep Australia
Phone: 03 9566 6321
Mobile:
0419 013 864
Email: jacquie.brown@daimlerchrysler.com
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