Roller coasters are one of the few amusements that attract adults and children alike and give you that rush of adrenaline.
They have been around for centuries, but in the past years, more roller coasters have been developed.
Some hold records for their height, steepness, length, and more importantly, speed.
Here are the 10 fastest roller coasters in the world.
10. Intimidator 305 (USA)
Intimidator 305 is a steel giga roller coaster in Doswell, Virginia, that opened in 2010.
It holds the record for the fastest, tallest, and most exciting roller coaster located on the East Coast.
It is known for its abrupt twists and turns.
Roller Coaster Profile
| Speed | 90 mph |
| Duration of Ride | 3 min |
| First Drop Length | 300 feet |
| Total Length | 5,100 feet |
| Max Descent Angle | 85 degrees |
| Trains | 2 trains, 8 cars, maximum 32 riders |
9. Leviathan (Canada)
Leviathan, the Canadian giga steel coaster named after the biblical sea monster, opened in 2012.
You’ll find this crazy ride in Vaughan, Ontario.
It is the tallest and fastest in Canada.
The roller coaster is also known for its smooth and thrilling ride.
Roller Coaster Profile
| Speed | 92 mph |
| Duration of Ride | 3 min 28 sec |
| First Drop Length | 306 feet |
| Total Length | 5,486 feet |
| Max Descent Angle | 80 degrees |
| Trains | 3 trains, 8 cars, maximum 32 passengers |
8. Millennium Force (USA)
Millennium Force, located in Sandusky, Ohio, opened in 2000.
Known as the first giga coaster, it has been voted the best steel roller coaster in the world several times.
It is known for initiating the cable lift trend in the manufacturing of roller coasters.
The ride has been reviewed as both smooth and comfortable by the passengers.
Roller Coaster Profile
| Speed | 93 mph |
| Duration of Ride | 2 min |
| First Drop Length | 310 feet |
| Total Length | 6,595 feet |
| Max Descent Angle | 80 degrees |
| Trains | 3 trains, 9 cars, maximum 36 passengers |
7. Steel Dragon 2000 (Japan)
Opened in the year 2000, Steel Dragon is located in Mie Prefecture, Japan.
It was also the year of the Dragon in Asian culture.
It holds the record for the longest track and the second fastest roller coaster in Japan.
The giga coaster incorporates more steel than any other coaster because of its earthquake protection.
Roller Coaster Profile
| Speed | 95 mph |
| Duration of Ride | 4 min |
| First Drop Length | 306 feet |
| Total Length | 8,133 feet |
| Max Descent Angle | 65 degrees |
| Trains | 3 trains, 7 cars, maximum 28 passengers |
6. ring°racer (Germany)
ring°racer, a German S&S Formula One roller coaster opened in 2009.
It is located in Nürburg, Rhineland-Palatinate.
At the start, there’s a pneumatic launch.
This means the coaster accelerates in double the time a Formula 1 driver does.
You’ll find this ride at the ring°werk leisure park.
Roller Coaster Profile
| Speed | 99.4 mph |
| Duration of Ride | 1 min 25 sec |
| First Drop Length | 123 feet |
| Total Length | 3976 feet |
| G-force | 5.6 |
| Trains | 1, maximum 8 riders |
5 (I). Tower of Terror II (Australia)
Tower of Terror II, located on the Gold Coast, Queensland, is a shuttle roller coaster that opened in 1997.
The Dreamworld steel ride was known as the Tower of Terror up until 2010.
It was then modified to fit more passengers.
Roller Coaster Profile
| Speed | 104 mph |
| Duration of Ride | 28 sec |
| Drop Length | 377 feet |
| Total Length | 1,235 feet |
| Max Descent Angle | 90 degree |
| Trains | 1 for 14 passengers |
5 (II). Superman: Escape from Krypton (USA)
Superman: Escape from Krypton is an American shuttle roller coaster located in Valencia, California.
Opened in 1997, the steel ride uses the same technology as Tower of Terror II – Linear Synchronous Motors.
The “L”-shaped roller coaster was reopened under the current name in 2011, after some improvements.
Roller Coaster Profile
| Speed | 104 mph |
| Duration of Ride | 28 sec |
| Drop Length | 328 feet |
| Total Length | 1,235 feet |
| Max Descent Angle | 90 degrees |
| Trains | 1 for 15 passengers |
4. Dodonpa (Japan)
Dodonpa is an S&S roller coaster situated in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi.
It is famous for having the highest launch acceleration in the world – 2.7G.
The extreme steel ride, which opened in 2001, was named after the sounds made by taiko drummers.
Roller Coaster Profile
| Speed | 107 mph |
| Duration of Ride | 55 sec |
| Drop Length | 160 feet |
| Total Length | 3,901 feet |
| Max Descent Angle | 90 degrees |
| Trains | 1 of 8 passengers |
3. Top Thrill Dragster (USA)
Top Thrill Dragster was a 2003 steel accelerator coaster located in Sandusky, Ohio.
Due to a recent accident, it’s now closed.
It was one of the two strata coasters that exist in the world.
Aside from its phenomenal speed and height, the passengers experienced a 270 degrees twist of the track.
It had the motto “Race for the Sky”.
Roller Coaster Profile
| Speed | 120 mph |
| Duration of Ride | 17 sec |
| Drop Length | 400 feet |
| Total Length | 2,800 feet |
| Max Descent Angle | 90 degrees |
| Trains | 6 trains, 5 cars, 20 passengers |
2. Kingda Ka (USA)
Kingda Ka is the tallest roller coaster in the world.
It is located in Jackson, New Jersey.
The steel accelerator ride features a 270-degree track switch and is “U”-shaped.
This extreme ride opened in 2005.
Roller Coaster Profile
| Speed | 128 mph |
| Duration of Ride | 28 sec |
| Drop Length | 418 feet |
| Total Length | 3,118 feet |
| Max Descent Angle | 90 degrees |
| Trains | 4 trains, 5 cars, 18 passengers |
1. Formula Rossa (United Arab Emirates)
Formula Rossa, located in Abu Dhabi, is the fastest roller coaster in the world.
Opening in 2010, this extreme ride was meant to resemble a Formula 1 Race in a Ferrari.
Due to the high speed, passengers have to wear protective glasses.
Roller Coaster Profile
| Speed | 150 mph |
| Duration of Ride | 1 min 32 sec |
| Drop Length | 169 feet |
| Total Length | 7,200 feet |
| G-force | 4.8 |
| Trains | 2 trains, 4 cars, 16 passengers |
