Formula Rossa

Formula Rossa
Location Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
Status Operating
Opened 4 November 2010 (2010-11-04)
Type Steel - Launched
Manufacturer Intamin
Designer Jack Rouse Associates
Lift/launch system Hydraulic Launch Track
Height 53 m (174 ft)
Drop 51.5 m (169 ft)
Length 2,200 m (7,200 ft)
Max speed 240 km/h (150 mph)
Inversions 0
Duration 1:32
Acceleration 0 to 240 km/h (0 to 149 mph) in 4.9[1] seconds
Max G force 4.8[1]
Height restriction 130 cm (4 ft 3 in)
Trains 2 trains with 4 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 16 riders per train.
Website Official website
Formula Rossa at RCDB
Pictures of Formula Rossa at RCDB
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Formula Rossa is a launched roller coaster located at Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Manufactured by Intamin, Formula Rossa is the world's fastest roller coaster with a top speed of 240 km/h (150 mph).[2][3] The coaster train accelerates to its top speed in approximately 4.9 seconds using a hydraulic launch system which generates a release velocity similar to that of aircraft carrier steam catapults. The roller coaster track is 2.2 km (1.4 mi) in length, ranking it 6th in the world, behind Steel Dragon 2000, The Ultimate, The Beast, Fujiyama (roller coaster), and Millennium Force[4][5] Its shape was inspired by the legendary Italian racetrack Autodromo Nazionale Monza.[6] Due to the high air speeds and thus risk of an impact with airborne particulates or insects, riders in the front are required to wear protective glasses similar to those used during skydiving. Formula Rossa surpassed Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure as the world's fastest roller coaster[7][8] with Kingda Ka retaining the record of the tallest roller coaster in the world.[9]

Immediately following the launch, the train ascends a 53 m (174 ft) hill, where its speed is significantly reduced via magnetic brakes. The train completes the course with a maximum speed of 105 km/h (65 mph) after this point.

References

  1. ^ a b "Formula Rossa - World's Fastest roller coaster". Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. http://www.ferrariworldabudhabi.com/en-gb/attractions/formula-rossa.aspx. Retrieved 4 November 2010. 
  2. ^ Marden, Duane. "Record Holders - Speed". Roller Coaster Database. http://www.rcdb.com/m/rhr.htm. Retrieved 6 July 2010. 
  3. ^ Ferrari (6 May 2010). "Formula Rossa". Ferrari. http://www.ferrari.com/English/about_ferrari/Theme-Park/Pages/100506_Formula_Rossa.aspx/. Retrieved 6 July 2010. 
  4. ^ Marden, Duane. "Formula Rossa (Ferrari World Abu Dhabi)". Roller Coaster Database. http://www.rcdb.com/m/4485.htm. Retrieved 6 July 2010. 
  5. ^ "Formula Rossa > news > Home > Amusement". Intamin Worldwide. http://www.intaminworldwide.com/amusement/Home/news/FormulaRossa/tabid/150/language/en-US/Default.aspx. Retrieved 3 February 2011. 
  6. ^ Borel, Brooke (2011-03-31). "How It Works: The World's Fastest Rollercoaster". popsci.com. http://www.popsci.com/technology/article/2011-03/how-it-works-worlds-fastest-rollercoaster. Retrieved 2011-04-03. 
  7. ^ Ferrari World. "Formula Rossa - Making of". Video. Ferrari. http://www.ferrari.com/English/Ferrari_TV/Pages/FerrariTVPlayer.aspx?serverId=15856&c=Video. Retrieved 6 July 2010. 
  8. ^ Ferrari World. "The making of Formula Rossa". Ferrari World. http://ferrariworldabudhabi.com/video_player.swf?width=525&height=305&vid=images/video_galleries/fw4to3.flv. Retrieved 6 July 2010. 
  9. ^ Marden, Duane. "Record Holders  (Tallest Roller Coasters)". Database Entry. Roller Coaster DataBase. http://www.rcdb.com/m/rhr.htm?m=1. Retrieved 1 August 2011. 

External links

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Preceded by
Kingda Ka		 World's Fastest Roller Coaster
November 2010 - Present		 Succeeded by
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