Top Thrill 2
Launched roller coaster at Cedar Point / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Top Thrill 2, formerly known as Top Thrill Dragster, is an upcoming launched roller coaster at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, United States. Originally manufactured by Intamin and designed by Werner Stengel, Top Thrill Dragster opened in 2003 as the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the world, as well as the first strata coaster. It debuted with a height of 420 feet (130 m), a maximum speed of 120 mph (190 km/h), and a total track length of 2,800 feet (850 m). Its speed and height records were surpassed in 2005 by Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure.
Top Thrill 2 | |
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Previously known as Top Thrill Dragster (2003–2023) | |
Cedar Point | |
Location | Cedar Point |
Park section | Top Thrill 2 Midway |
Coordinates | 41°29′2.25″N 82°41′10.38″W |
Status | Under construction |
Opening date | May 4, 2024 (2024-05-04) |
Cost | $25 million |
General statistics | |
Type | Steel – Launched |
Manufacturer | Intamin |
Designer | Werner Stengel |
Model | LSM Lightning Launch Coaster |
Lift/launch system | LSM Launch |
Height | 420 ft (130 m) |
Drop | 400 ft (120 m) |
Speed | 120 mph (190 km/h) |
Inversions | 0 |
Duration | 2 minutes |
Max vertical angle | 90° |
Height restriction | 52 in (132 cm) |
Renovated by | Zamperla |
Fast Lane Plus only available | |
Top Thrill 2 at RCDB | |
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The original roller coaster was themed to Top Fuel drag racing, with the launch track designed to resemble a dragstrip.[1] It has also consistently ranked as one of the world's top steel coasters in Amusement Today's annual Golden Ticket Awards publication. The ride was closed following an incident in 2021, in which a guest was severely injured while standing in line, and Zamperla was hired to create a new ride experience. The modified version, which will add three launches and a 420 foot spike tower, will open in 2024 as Top Thrill 2.