Dodge Sling Shot Concept World Debut
Detroit Ð January 4, 2004 Ð Trevor Creed, Senior Vice President Ð Chrysler Group Design, describes Dodge Sling Shots bold new sports car styling. Designed from the ground up for fun-to-drive excitement, Sling Shot was designed with affordability and fuel efficiency as key parts of its basic design. Sling Shot features a rear-mounted 3-cylinder, gasoline engine that is tuned to deliver 100 bhp and 0-50 mph time of about 10 seconds. A five-speed gearbox, rack-and-pinion steering, four-wheel independent suspension and four-wheel disc brakes complete the driver-oriented characteristics while delivering up to 45 mpg. (Joe Wilssens photo) For more information contact Salvatore Locricchio at 248-512-2678 or Cole Quinnell at 248-512-0315 or visit www.media.daimlerchrysler.com.