Cedar Point does it again
 

I hate Ohio, but always Love Cedar Point.

http://www.topthrilldragster.com/pub...ges/height.jpg

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PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS
Track Length: 2,800 feet
Lift Height: 420 feet
Angle of Lift Hill: 90 degrees
Vertical Drop: 400 feet
Angle of Descent: 90 degrees
Angle of Twist on Descent: 270 degrees

DESIGN
Ride Manufacturer: Intamin AG of Wollerau, Switzerland
Model: Launched out-and-back coaster
Structure: Steel tubular track
Features: Hydraulic launch system
Magnetic braking system
Tiered seating on the coaster?s cars for better viewing (similar to stadium seating)
270-degree spiral on descent
Color Scheme: Red and white alternating colored track on launch

TIME, SPEED, CAPACITY
Launch Speed: Approximately 120 mph in four seconds
Drop Speed: Approximately 120 mph
Capacity Approximately 1,500 riders per hour

VEHICLES
Coaches: Six 16-passenger trains
Five cars on each train; three four-passenger and two two-passenger cars
Design: Fiberglass and steel coaches with individual lap bars, interlocking seat belts and padded head restraint systems. May not accommodate Guests of Exceptional Size.
Train Colors: Black cherry; Indy green; fluorescent purple; cobalt blue; sunshine yellow; and sunset red

WORLD RECORDS
Firsts for Top Thrill Dragster First roller coaster EVER to top 400 feet
First coaster EVER to reach speeds of 120 mph
First ?strata-coaster? built on planet Earth

INVESTMENT
Investment $25 million

hehe 420 feet is nice. :thumbsup

I used to go every year.. but now that I'm older I gotta say.. that looks way to steep to drop me down it at 120mph.

Cedar Pointe has the best rides.

doesnt look to stable on that pic. Looks like its made from straws.:2 cents:

funny you mention that, I was actually planning on going today

look here:

http://europapark.avenit.de/images/g...1044620062.jpg

http://europapark.avenit.de/images/g...1044620071.jpg

http://europapark.avenit.de/images/g...1044620081.jpg

The biggest european roller coaster

Look the movie (6.2mb)

http://ppep.mediazwo.de/downloads/SilverStar2.avi