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Several things about the new coaster have
already been confirmed by Alton Towers or other
sources.
| Manufacturer |
Intamin AG |
| Location |
Ug Land, Alton
Towers |
| Opening Date |
Friday, April 1st 2005 |
| Coaster
Type |
Launched
Coaster |
| Cost |
£8.4 million |
| Launch Speed |
0-98.3km/h (61mph) in 2.3 seconds |
| Launch G Force |
1.5 G |
| Average Speed |
60km/h (37mph) |
| Riding
Position |
Sit down |
| Seating
Arrangement |
2 trains, 5 cars per train, 2 row per car, 2 seats per row |
| Restraint
Type |
Over the shoulder restraints |
| Theme |
Racing |
| Height Restrictions |
1.4 metres |
| Maximum G Force |
4.7 G |
| Minimum G Force |
-0.7 G |
| Track Length |
2,122ft (647m) |
| Track Height |
59ft (18.4m) |
| Average Track Height |
23ft (7m) |
| Groundwork |
Began September 2004 |
| Supports |
Supports arrived on
site December 2004 |
| Track |
Track arrived on site
December 2004 |
| Trains |
Trains arrived on site
February 2005 |
| First Test Run |
10th March 2005, 6:30pm |
| First Test With Riders |
23rd March 2005, 12:00pm |
The following are current rumours that are
circulating, and are NOT confirmed:
- Radio 1 will be doing some sort of coverage on Rita, possibly similar to the "On Air" event that was done when Air was launched, or it may just be a pre-recorded item.
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