Racecoaster
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| Racecoaster | |
| Location | Nürburgring |
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| Type | Steel - Launched |
| Status | Under Construction |
| Opened | 2009 |
| Manufacturer | S&S Power |
| Model | Thrust Air Coaster |
| Track layout | Raceway-style oval layout |
| Lift/launch system | Pneumatic launch |
| Max speed | 134.8 mph (216.9 km/h) |
| Acceleration | 0-134.8 mph in 2.5 seconds |
| Max g-force | 2.46 (on launch) |
| Racecoaster at RCDB Pictures of Racecoaster at RCDB |
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Racecoaster is a Formula 1-themed roller coaster opening in 2009 at the Nürburgring race course. It will be manufactured by S&S Power and will feature a pneumatic launch. It will accelerate from 0-134.8 miles per hour in 2.5 seconds, one of the fastest launch accelerations ever on a roller coaster. Racecoaster will be the fastest roller coaster ever when it opens, at 134.8 mph (216.9 km/h), breaking Kingda Ka's record of 128 mph (206 km/h).
