Fury 325
Steel roller coaster at Carowinds / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Fury 325 is a steel roller coaster located at Carowinds amusement park in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. Designed by Bolliger & Mabillard, Fury 325 opened to the public on March 28, 2015. It features a 6,602-foot-long (2,012 m) track that reaches a maximum height of 325 feet (99 m), making it the fifth-tallest roller coaster in the world and the tallest overall among roller coasters that use a traditional chain lift hill. Riders experience speeds of up to 95 mph (153 km/h), winding through high-speed curves and passing over and under the park's main entrance. Beginning in 2016, Fury 325 has consistently ranked as the world's best steel coaster in the annual Golden Ticket Awards published by Amusement Today.
Fury 325 | |
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Carowinds | |
Location | Carowinds |
Park section | Thrill Zone |
Coordinates | 35°06′20″N 80°56′33″W |
Status | Operating |
Soft opening date | March 25, 2015 (2015-03-25) |
Opening date | March 28, 2015 (2015-03-28) |
Cost | $30 million |
Replaced | Ripcord |
General statistics | |
Type | Steel |
Manufacturer | Bolliger & Mabillard |
Model | Hyper Coaster |
Lift/launch system | Chain lift hill |
Height | 325 ft (99 m) |
Drop | 320 ft (98 m) |
Length | 6,602 ft (2,012 m) |
Speed | 95 mph (153 km/h) |
Inversions | 0 |
Max vertical angle | 81° |
Capacity | 1470 riders per hour |
Height restriction | 54 in (137 cm) |
Trains | 3 trains with 8 cars. Riders are arranged 4 across in a single row for a total of 32 riders per train. |
Fast Lane available | |
Fury 325 at RCDB |