Are you one of those people who fancy a thrill? Do you have that uncontrollable need for speed? If you are looking to experiment with the ultimate speed buzz, you should take a look at ten of the fastest roller coaster rides in the world. You better strap on and hold tight as this is going to be the ride of your lives.
10. Leviathan Roller Coaster
Canada’s contribution to the world of screams comes in the form of this 28 Million USD giant. Although it ranks tenth on our top ten list of fastest roller coasters, it is by no means a walk in the park. The Leviathan will take you through an initial drop of 93.3 meters at nearly a right angle (80 degrees to be precise) while at the same time touching speeds of nearly 92 MPH. Your body will be exposed to more G-force than Space Shuttle Astronauts are subjected to at the time of take-off.
9. Millennium Force Roller Coaster
This giant roller coaster will take you on a scream filled ride through its nearly 2,500 meters journey of sharp twists and turns. It is the first roller coaster of its kind which uses a magnetic braking system and a cable lift system instead of the traditional chain lift. You will be in for the time of your life as you travel at speeds in excess of 90 MPH and 93 MPH at its fastest point. What better way than to start your journey on this giant monster of a coaster than with a 310 foot drop at nearly a perpendicular orientation (80 degrees to be precise).
8. Steel Dragon 2000 Roller Coaster
When you want to get to the top, you need to have something big and in the case of Steel Dragon 2000, size does matter. The Steel Dragon 2000 is a spectacle to behold, being the longest roller coaster of the world. Its highlights include the fourth largest drop in the world – at 307 feet and speeds touching 95 MPH at its fastest point. There are plenty of banks and also two tunnels. Riders will have plenty of time to take in the surroundings as they slowly ascend to the top before plunging down at angle of 68 degrees.
7. Tower of Terror Roller Coaster
The Tower of Terror lives true to its name holing the record for the fastest roller coaster in the entire Southern Hemisphere and the first in our list of top ten fastest roller coasters in the world to touch the 100 MPH figure. Be prepared for some scary free-falling action and that too in a backward direction plummeting at angles of 90 degrees. Long story short, when you muster up the courage to ride the Tower of Terror, you will climb to a height equivalent to 38 stories at 100 MPH. And if you thought this was the scary part, think again. After the climb, you will free-fall in a reverse direction. Scared? We definitely were!
6. Superman: Escape from Krypton Roller Coaster
The Superman: Escape from Krypton is the first roller coaster of its kind to ever break the 100 MPH mark and that is why we have placed it in 6th place above Tower of Terror. Unlike the traditional experience that riders get on roller coasters, the Superman ride will carry people backwards before accelerating to a speed of 100 MPH in about seven seconds before it shoots straight upwards taking you to a height equivalent to 41 stories. It also has a dual track with a height of 415 feet and a span of 900 feet.
5. Dodonpa Roller Coaster
If you think you will be able to see Mount Fuji while riding the beast that is Dodonpa, think again. Mount Fuji will probably look like a blur in the distance as this roller coaster will take you at speeds touching 107 MPH putting it in the 5th place for the top ten fastest roller coasters worldwide. Riders get to experience something unique as they sit in suspense in a tunnel waiting for the countdown to end but as soon as it does, most of them are left wishing it hadn’t. You can hear the screams as people shoot out at speeds of 106.9 MPH in just about under 2 seconds.
4. Top Thrill Dragster Roller Coaster
When the Top Thrill Dragster made its debut in 2003, it broke the record for being the tallest and the fastest roller coaster in the world. When you get on the Top Thrill Dragster, it will all be about hanging on for your dear life, much like all kinds of rocket roller coasters in the world. The Top Thrill Dragster has an insane acceleration, a record breaking top speed of 120 MPH, a height of 420 feet and a 90 degree descent and ascent. The coaster gets its name from its sports theme of drag racing.
3. Kingda Ka Roller Coaster
The Kingfa Ka is a Hydraulic launch system rocket roller coaster which is a part of the Six Flags Great Adventure which broke the record for being the tallest roller coaster in the world in 2005 standing in at a height of 456 feet. It also broke the then speed record reaching speeds of 128 MPH at its fastest point. You will definitely have to hang on tight as you blast your way into a vertical plunge going into a 270-degree spiral.
2. Ring Racer Roller Coaster
The Ring Racer opened for a short period of time in the year 2009 but it could not live up to the expectations of the fans and the riders. Due to some technical problems in its launch system, it was never able to break the speed record for the then fastest roller coaster in the world. However, its opening had been rescheduled for 2013 and when it finally does re-open it will be the 2nd fastest roller coaster in the world having the ability of reaching a top speed of 135 MPH in about 2.5 seconds.
1. Formula Rossa Roller Coaster
When it comes to the Formula Rossa, there are not many who strap on without saying a final prayer. The fastest roller coaster in the world comfortably breaks the speed record touching astronomical speeds of 149 MPH at its fastest points. The experience will be something like never before as you scream all over the 52 meters track making your way into the blue sky before passing the chicanes. The roller coaster design has taken sound inspiration from some of the world’s famous tracks. It goes without saying that you will need to put on safety goggles as you experience a taste of F1 in all its glory.
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