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 XLR-8
Six Flags Astroworld
When it opened in 1984, XLR-8 became the world's first successful suspended roller coaster. XLR-8 was a second generation suspended coaster from Arrow Dynamics. The first generation suspended coaster, The Bat at Paramount's Kings Island, was built a few years earlier, but failed due to design flaws. XLR-8 sends riders seated in cars hanging from the steel track through a series of dives and swooping turns which send the cars swinging in each direction.
Roller Coaster Details
| Track |
Type |
Year |
Designer/Manufacturer |
| Steel |
Suspended Freeform |
1984 |
Arrow Dynamics |
Roller Coaster Stats
| Height: 81 feet |
Drop: 52 feet |
| Top speed: 45 mph |
Length: 2,990 feet |
| Ride time: 3 minutes |
Trains: 2 - 28 passenger |
More Information About XLR-8
October 2002 - The last four cars of the train were reversed in direction so riders could ride facing backwards.October 30, 2005 - XLR-8 ends its run at Six Flags Astroworld when the park closes its gates forever.
Ride Location
Six Flags Astroworld, Houston, TX
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