Top Thrill Dragster

Top Thrill Dragster

"Keep Arms Down, Head Back, and Hold On!"

Get ready for the ride of your life. This amazing speed machine is one of the tallest and fastest roller coasters on Earth. Climb aboard unique dragster-style trains and inch forward to the starting line. The engine revs. Your heart pumps. The tree lights count down to green and you're launched to speeds of 120 mph in less than 4 seconds.

The ride's just getting started as you climb 420 feet into the air, crest a massive hill and spiral 270 degrees as you speed towards the finish line. The entire experience is over in 17 seconds.

May not accommodate Guests of Exceptional Size.

Loose articles are not permitted on this ride.

Rider Safety Guide

  • At Least 52"

All The Details

Manufacturing

Investment$25 million
ManufacturerIntamin AG of Wollerau, Switzerland

Physical Dimensions

Angle of Descent90 degrees
Lift Height420 feet
Track Length2,800 feet
Vertical Drop400 feet
Angle of Twist on Descent270 degrees
Angle of Lift Hill90 degrees

Design

CapacityApproximately 1,500 riders per hour
FeaturesHydraulic launch system Magnetic braking system Tiered seating on the coasters cars for better viewing (similar to stadium seating) 270-degree spiral on descent
ModelLaunched out-and-back coaster
SpeedApproximately 120 mph
StructureSteel tubular track
Color SchemeRed and white alternating colored track on launch

Vehicles

CoachesSix 18-passenger trains Five cars on each train; four four-passenger cars and one two-passenger car
Number of Trains6
Train ColorsBlack cherry; Indy green; fluorescent purple; cobalt blue; sunshine yellow; and sunset red
Vehicle DesignFiberglass and steel coaches with individual lap bars, interlocking seat belts and padded head restraint systems. May not accommodate Guests of Exceptional Size.

Ridership

20081,210,327
20071,082,218
2006994,531
2005953,945
2004943,313
2003562,438