Vortex (Great America)
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| Vortex | |
| Location | Paramount's Great America |
|---|---|
| Type | Steel - Stand-up |
| Status | Open |
| Opened | March 9, 1991 |
| Manufacturer | Bolliger & Mabillard |
| Designer | Ingenieur Büro Stengel GmbH |
| Model | Stand-up |
| Lift/launch system | Chain lift hill |
| Height | 91 ft (27.7 m) |
| Length | 1920 ft (585.2 m) |
| Max speed | 40 mph (64.4 km/h) |
| Inversions | 2 |
| Duration | 2:14 |
| Capacity | 1200 riders per hour |
| Height Restriction | 54 in (137.2 cm) |
| Vortex at RCDB | |
| Pictures of Vortex at RCDB | |
Vortex at Paramount's Great America is a near copy of the one at Paramount's Carowinds. Although, it's slightly shorter. This was Bolliger & Mabillard 's 2nd coaster after Iron Wolf at Six Flags Great America and officially opened on March 9, 1991. It is also a stand-up roller coaster.
