It produces 380 bhp with only 284 pounds of torque and gets you from 0-60 in 2.7 seconds. All these extra savings add up to a total car weight of about 1,532 lbs.ĭ8 GTO-RS, the Audi 2.5L R5 TFSI, Front, 5 cylinders inline engine pushes this car to a maximum speed of 174 mph.
The doors weigh about 2 pounds, the same goes for the two seats, and a waterproof fabric covers the back storage compartment. Almost everything is made out of carbon fiber. What is amazing about this car is the way it is built. The Dutch really challenge you with their names something. I dare you to pronounce Donkervoort D8 GTO-RS three times quickly I can bet my house you won’t be able to do it. For that reason, some states might require you to wear a helmet. If you do not want to spend 35 grand on the LE or cannot get your hand on one because no one can, you can buy Polaris S for as low as $20,999.Īnd in case you are wondering, Polaris does not come with an airbag. There are other trim levels that Polaris comes in, S, SL, SLR, and Grand Touring. A top speed of 124 mph is also not something to brag about but do you need to go faster than that? Zero to 60 mph time is also not that impressive, considering it only weighs 1,640 lbs, but at 4.9 seconds is not all bad at all compared to your regular cars. Polaris is one of the least powerful cars on this list, with 203 bhp and 144 pounds of torque produced by GM Ecotec 2.4L DOHC 4 Cylinder engine. And with a base price of just under 34k, Polaris Slingshot is one of a kind three-wheel bullet that has the potential to make you money in the long run. This vehicle will make you feel special, not just because of its uniqueness and luxury but also because there are less than 300 of them made globally. Its one of those things that it sounds a lot of money but when its in you realise where the money has gone and makes a big difference to the cars character.Let’s start with the cheapest go-kart on the list, Polaris Slingshot Grand Touring LE. and i aint even where i want to be yet so Si's must be more i am sure ! To date i think i must have spent £700 and a shit load of man hours, hassle and causing trouble at home. I'd agree with Si that it wont be cheap to sort the handling properly. Beyond that you start to get into territory that compromises the car's position as a practical road car - caging, seam welding, etc, is all a bit too hardcore for me, but should significantly help the 'feel' That set up will hopefully give me a big improvement in the feel. If you want to focus on the handling you have a lot to do - bracing, stiffeneing, and bushing are all just as important as the bouncy bits, as are ARBs - it's not going to be cheap.Īs a rough estimate, on my handling mission, i've gone with:Įvery bit of flexy rubber polybushes - ARB links, lower arms, hub bushes, subframe, rack mounts, etc.ĪRBS will be on the list eventually as well, along with engine, gearbox, and diff mounts. Realistically, if you want a car that handles like a go kart, you've brought the wrong car.
Its only the equipment im querying though, as theres a local lad who installs and tunes suspension for rally cars - has all the gadgets and gizmo's to test it out before handing the car back, and will do both installation and setup for 250 pounds (maybe less as hes currently working on my dads pug)Īny definitive advice welcome (not hearsay from the world wide web)īodyroll is sometimes good for weight shift i am lead to beleive - within limits, of course. A controlled drive and sharp turn-in without the back wanting to break out round every corner. Really looking for a flat ride with no bodyroll, not TOO rough if avoidable. What about camber adjusters, control arms and strut braces any of these make huge differences? Is it worth forking out on coilovers, or for a bit less money should I be looking at a spring/shock package? Looking for a nice amount of lowering (say 50mm). Now that alot of these new and popular makes have been purchased and tested by many people on here, whats the general consensus? Im lost in a sea of brands and gimicks here, and im sure im not the only one.
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