Full Throttle (roller coaster)
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Full Throttle is a launched roller coaster located in Six Flags Plaza at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California.[2] Designed and manufactured by Premier Rides, the ride opened to the public on June 22, 2013.[2] It featured the world's tallest vertical loop of 160 feet (49 m) when it opened, a record that was surpassed in 2016 by Flash at Lewa Adventure in Xianyang, China.[citation needed] Its top hat element is also unique in the way it is situated on top of a vertical loop. As of 2024, it will be one of the two coasters with track on two sides with an upcoming Intamin Hot Racer coming to Walibi Rhône-Alpes which will feature a top hat over the track of an inverted top hat.
Full Throttle | |
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Six Flags Magic Mountain | |
Location | Six Flags Magic Mountain |
Park section | Six Flags Plaza |
Coordinates | 34.423178°N 118.597174°W / 34.423178; -118.597174 |
Status | Operating |
Opening date | June 22, 2013 (2013-06-22)[1] |
Cost | US$6 million |
Replaced | Log Jammer |
General statistics | |
Type | Steel – Launched |
Manufacturer | Premier Rides |
Track layout | Terrain |
Lift/launch system | 3 linear synchronous motor launches |
Height | 164 ft (50 m) |
Length | 2,200 ft (670 m) |
Speed | 70 mph (110 km/h) |
Inversions | 2 |
Duration | 1:30 |
Capacity | 800 riders per hour |
G-force | 4.0 |
Height restriction | 54 in (137 cm) |
Trains | 2 trains with 3 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 3 rows for a total of 18 riders per train. |
Flash Pass available | |
Must transfer from wheelchair | |
Full Throttle at RCDB |