I would say it's because of the huge front swaybar and the wide front end. It didn't feel like the back was light at all. The center of gravity felt like it was right under the shifter. The only reason for low traction launches was because of the ample power and torque from the engine. Even though it sounded like we were burning the tires off we were still accelerating at a high speed. It really didn't feel like it was only a three-wheeled vehicle. I think a lot of people pigeonhole the Slingshot because it on has three wheels, but I personally don't think that makes it any less of a high performance vehicle.