Formula Rossa

Formula Rossa (Arabic: فورمولا روسا) is a launched roller coaster located at Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Manufactured by Intamin and opened in 2010, it is the world's fastest roller coaster, featuring a maximum speed of 240 km/h (149.1 mph).[3][4]

Formula Rossa
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
LocationFerrari World Abu Dhabi
Coordinates24°29′3.1014″N 54°36′44.7546″E
StatusOperating
Opening date4 November 2010 (2010-11-04)
General statistics
TypeSteel – Launched
ManufacturerIntamin
ModelAccelerator Coaster
Lift/launch systemHydraulic Launch Track
Height52 m (170.6 ft)
Length2,074 m (6,804 ft)
Speed240 km/h (149.1 mph)
Inversions0
Duration1:32[1]
Capacity625 riders per hour
Acceleration0 to 240 km/h (0 to 149 mph) in 4.9 seconds
G-force4.8[2]
Height restriction140–200 cm (4 ft 7 in – 6 ft 7 in)
Trains4 trains with 4 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 16 riders per train.
WebsiteOfficial website
Formula Rossa at RCDB

Ride description

Formula Rossa surpassed Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure as the world's fastest roller coaster when it opened in 2010,[5][6] although Kingda Ka retained its record of tallest in the world.[7] The coaster train accelerates to its top speed of 240 km/h (149.1 mph) in 4.9 seconds using a hydraulic launch system. Riders experience up to 1.7 g-force during acceleration and up to 4.8 g throughout the ride. It was tested by Ferrari F1 drivers Kimi Räikkönen and Sebastian Vettel before its re-opening in 2017 [2][8] The roller coaster track is 2.07 km (1.29 mi) in length, ranking second in the world among steel roller coasters.[9][10] Its shape was inspired by the legendary Italian racetrack Autodromo Nazionale di Monza.[11] Riders are required to wear safety goggles to protect from airborne particles such as dust.[8] For safety reasons, Formula Rossa has a height restriction (140-195 cm) in place.[12]

References
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  2. "Formula Rossa - World's Fastest roller coaster". Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. Retrieved 4 November 2010.
  3. Marden, Duane. "Record Holders - Speed". Roller Coaster Database. Retrieved 6 July 2010.
  4. Ferrari (6 May 2010). "Formula Rossa". Ferrari. Archived from the original on 1 November 2012. Retrieved 6 July 2010.
  5. Ferrari World. "Formula Rossa - Making of". Video. Ferrari. Archived from the original on 23 March 2012. Retrieved 6 July 2010.
  6. Ferrari World. "The making of Formula Rossa". Ferrari World. Archived from the original on 29 July 2012. Retrieved 6 July 2010.
  7. Marden, Duane. "Record Holders  (Tallest Roller Coasters)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved 1 August 2011.
  8. Lang, Olivia; Koo, Cat (27 October 2010). "World's fastest rollercoaster: Could you stomach it?". BBC News. Archived from the original on 29 May 2016. Retrieved 27 November 2014.
  9. Marden, Duane. "Formula Rossa (Ferrari World Abu Dhabi)". Roller Coaster Database. Retrieved 6 July 2010.
  10. "Formula Rossa > news > Home > Amusement". Intamin Worldwide. Archived from the original on 31 August 2012. Retrieved 3 February 2011.
  11. Borel, Brooke (14 March 2011). "How It Works: The World's Fastest Rollercoaster". Popular Science. Archived from the original on 28 March 2011. Retrieved 3 April 2011.
  12. "Formula Rossa - The World's Fastest Roller Coaster". www.ferrariworldabudhabi.com. Retrieved 2023-05-21.
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