Cyclone at Coney Island is arguably the most famous roller coaster in the world. This wicked wooden twister is well known for it steep drops and some notable airtime. The original trains with fixed position lap bars and no seat dividers allow riders to be tossed from side to side.
Cyclone designed by Vernon Keenan and built by Harry C. Baker opened on June 26, 1927. The original owners Jack & Irving Rosenthal spent $175,000 to build it. Now owned by the City of New York, it has been leased to and operated by Astroland since July 3, 1975 and is credited as being the primary force behind the regeneration of the Coney Island Amusement District.
On July 12, 1988, Cyclone became an official New York City Landmark and on June 26, 1991 (64th anniversary) it became recognized as a National Historic Landmark. In 2002, Cyclone celebrated its 75th anniversary and today it continues to thrill thousands of Coney Island visitors every year.
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Cyclone Details
| Track |
Type |
Year |
Designer/Manufacturer |
| Wood |
Twister |
1927 |
Vernon Keenan, Harry C. Baker |
Roller Coaster Stats
| Height: 85 feet |
Drop: 85 feet |
| Angle of descent: 58.6 degrees |
Top speed: 60 mph |
| Length: 2,640 feet |
Ride time: 1 minute, 50 seconds |
| Trains: 3 - 24 passenger |
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More About Cyclone
ACE Coaster Classic
Wood track built on a steel structure.
Cyclone was rebuilt in 1937.
Trains have three cars with four rows each, seating two abreast per row.
Where To Ride Cyclone
Astroland, Brooklyn, NY
