Strange Tuning: Slingshot R in Lamborghini Aventador Style
The three-wheeled Polaris Slingshot R, which already looks extravagant, has received a body kit inspired by the Lamborghini Aventador supercar. This unusual example failed to find a buyer at auction, and the price stopped at $13,786, significantly lower than the market value of similar models.
Exterior Appearance and Modifications
The standard Slingshot already looks quite quirky, but has a certain aggressive charm. However, the dealer handling this Slingshot R decided that was not enough and installed a body kit modeled after the Lamborghini Aventador, striving to achieve a look the factory never intended.
The front includes a bumper, hood, and headlights borrowed from the Aventador, and is covered in a radioactive green color that is noticeable from afar. The vehicle is also equipped with new 20-inch front wheels and a 22-inch rear wheel. Most of the rear bodywork remained standard, although the three-wheeled vehicle received a large spoiler mounted on the roll bars.
Unsuccessful Auction
On the Cars & Bids platform, most comparable Slingshot R models sell for between $15,000 and $25,000, with most having low mileage. Bidding for this example stopped at $13,786. As it turns out, the seller may regret not setting a more realistic reserve price, as the highest bid is likely the real value of this vehicle.
Technical Specifications and Interior
The Slingshot R is equipped with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine producing 203 hp and 144 lb-ft of torque. Unfortunately, this example has a five-speed automatic transmission rather than a manual, which may have also limited its appeal.
It is worth noting that not only the exterior of this Slingshot R looks strange. The interior was also reworked and reupholstered in a combination of black and two shades of lime green. It gives the impression that someone sprayed radioactive material all over the three-wheeled vehicle, so it is no surprise that no one wanted to be seen driving it.
This case demonstrates that even the boldest tuning projects do not always find their buyer. The combination of an extravagant exterior, automatic transmission, and questionable interior aesthetics resulted in the vehicle being unable to compete with more standard versions on the secondary market. Although the idea of creating a three-wheeled ‘Lamborghini’ may seem interesting, in practice it turned out to be too niche for most buyers who prefer original design and a manual transmission.