Vortex (California's Great America)
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Vortex | |
Location | California's Great America |
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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 (28 m) |
Length | 1,920 ft (590 m) |
Max speed | 40 mph (64 km/h) |
Inversions | 2 |
Duration | 2:14 |
Capacity | 1200 riders per hour |
Height restriction | 4 ft 6 in (140 cm) |
Vortex at RCDB Pictures of Vortex at RCDB |
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Vortex at California's Great America is a slightly shorter version of the one at Carowinds. 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.