Hyperia (roller coaster)
Roller coaster at Thorpe Park, England / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hyperia is a steel roller coaster located at Thorpe Park in Chertsey, Surrey, England. Manufactured by Mack Rides, the hypercoaster opened as the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the UK on 12 June 2024, with a height of 236 feet (72 m) and a maximum speed that reportedly exceeds 80 mph (130 km/h).[2][3] Hyperia also features three inversions and was built on the site formerly occupied by Loggers Leap and Rocky Express.[4][5]
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Thorpe Park | |
Location | Thorpe Park |
Park section | Fearless Valley |
Coordinates | 51.401661°N 0.512266°W / 51.401661; -0.512266 |
Status | Operating |
Opening date | 12 June 2024 (2024-06-12) |
Cost | £18 million[1] |
Replaced | Loggers Leap Rocky Express |
General statistics | |
Type | Steel – Hypercoaster |
Manufacturer | Mack Rides |
Model | Hypercoaster |
Lift/launch system | Chain lift hill |
Height | 71.93 m (236.0 ft) |
Length | 995.4 m (3,266 ft) |
Speed | 80 mph (130 km/h) |
Inversions | 3 |
Duration | 1:30 |
Capacity | 1000 riders per hour |
Restraint Style | Lap Bar |
Height restriction | 130 cm (4 ft 3 in) |
Trains | 2 trains with 5 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 20 riders per train. |
Website | Official site |
Fastrack available (Limited) | |
Ride Access Pass available (Limited) | |
Single rider line available | |
Hyperia at RCDB |
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