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Tower of Terror

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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.

Tower of Terror Details

Year Track Type Designer
1997 Steel Reverse Freefall, Launched Shuttle Intamin AG

Roller Coaster Stats

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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

More Facts About Tower of Terror

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Track layout resembles an 'L'.

Where to Coast

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See: Dreamworld

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