Polaris Slingshot 0-60 Times by Trim (and What They Feel Like From the Driver's Seat)

The Slingshot R goes 0-60 in about 4.9 seconds. Other trims are slower, though Polaris hasn't published a separate figure for each one. Here's the sourced number, and what it actually feels like with no doors.

How Fast Is a Polaris Slingshot 0-60?

The R trim runs 0-60 in roughly 4.9 seconds, per Motorcycle.com's first-ride review. Lower-horsepower trims (S, SL) are slower, but the manufacturer hasn't published an independent 0-60 figure for every trim, so we won't invent one here.

Is a Polaris Slingshot Fast?

Sub-5-second 0-60 puts the R trim ahead of most everyday sedans. Combined with an open cockpit and low seating position, it reads as considerably quicker than the number alone suggests.

How Much Horsepower Does a Slingshot R Have?

204.1 hp @ 7,500 rpm and 149.8 lb-ft @ 6,500 rpm. Across the 2026 lineup, S and SL trims run 180 hp, while SLR, R, Signature, and Grand Touring trims run 204 hp.

The Older Ecotec Era, for Context

If you've read older reviews quoting different numbers, they're describing a different engine. MY2015–2019 Slingshots ran a GM 2.4L Ecotec engine at 173 hp. The current ProStar 2.0L inline-four, introduced for MY2020 alongside the AutoDrive transmission, is what every current-lineup figure refers to.

What 4.9 Seconds Feels Like With No Doors

An open cockpit and a seating position lower than most cars changes how acceleration registers — wind, engine vibration, and no door panel between you and the road all make the number feel more dramatic than it would in an enclosed car. That's exactly why every orientation I run covers throttle discipline specifically — first-timers consistently underestimate how quick it feels until they're actually in the seat.

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast is a Polaris Slingshot 0-60?

About 4.9 seconds for the R trim. Other trims aren't independently published.

Is a Polaris Slingshot fast?

Yes — sub-5-second 0-60 on the R trim, and it feels quicker still in an open cockpit.

How much horsepower does a Slingshot R have?

204.1 hp @ 7,500 rpm.

Feel It Yourself

See our full 2026 spec table, read how the brakes feel, or book the 1-Hour Drive & Go and feel the acceleration for yourself.