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Tower of Terror when it opened became the world's tallest (377 feet), fastest (100 mph) roller coaster. The height record was eclipsed a few months later when Six Flags Magic Mountain opened Superman The Escape. Tower of Terror is a reverse freefall, launched shuttle coaster from Intamin. The trains accelerate from 0 to 100 mph in 7 seconds using high-tech LSM motors. Riders experience 6.5 seconds of weightlessness during the ride.
| Year | Track | Type | Designer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Steel | Reverse Freefall, Launched Shuttle | Intamin AG |
| Height: 377 feet | Drop: 328 feet |
| Angle Of Descent: 90 degrees | Top Speed: 100 mph |
| G-force: 4.5 G's | Length: 1,235 feet |
| Launch: LSM (Linear Syncronous Motors) | Trains: 1 - 15 passenger |
| Train Mfg: Intamin | Ride Time: 28 seconds |
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