Formula Rossa | |
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Ferrari World Abu Dhabi | |
Location | Ferrari World Abu Dhabi |
Coordinates | 24°29′3.1014″N 54°36′44.7546″E / 24.484194833°N 54.612431833°E |
Status | Closed |
Opening date | 4 November 2010 |
General statistics | |
Type | Steel – Launched |
Manufacturer | Intamin |
Designer | Jack Rouse Associates |
Model | Accelerator Coaster |
Lift/launch system | Hydraulic Launch Track |
Height | 52 m (170.6 ft) |
Length | 2,074 m (6,804 ft) |
Speed | 240 km/h (149.1 mph) |
Inversions | 0 |
Duration | 1:32 |
Capacity | 625 riders per hour |
Acceleration | 0 to 240 km/h (0 to 149 mph) in 4.9 seconds |
G-force | 4.8 |
Height restriction | 140–200 cm (4 ft 7 in – 6 ft 7 in) |
Trains | 4 trains with 4 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 16 riders per train. |
Website | Official website |
Formula Rossa at RCDB |
Formula Rossa (Arabic: فورمولا روسا) is a launched roller coaster located at Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Manufactured by Intamin, the ride set a speed record when it opened on 4 November 2010, becoming the fastest roller coaster in the world with a maximum speed of 240 km/h (149.1 mph). It surpassed Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure, which had held the record since 2005. In addition to its top speed, the coaster propels riders from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in approximately two seconds and will reach its maximum speed in 4.9 seconds.
Formula Rossa is themed to Formula One racing, and unlike other Accelerator Coaster models that were built before, the ride employs a unique cooling system to combat the hot climate of Abu Dhabi. In January 2024, the park closed Formula Rossa unexpectedly, and a reopening date has not been provided.