X2 (roller coaster)

X2
Previously known as X (2001–2007)
X2's first drop
Six Flags Magic Mountain
Location	Six Flags Magic Mountain
Park section	Baja Ridge
Coordinates	34°25′16″N 118°35′34″W / 34.421005°N 118.592885°W / 34.421005; -118.592885
Status	Operating
Soft opening date	December 24, 2001 (2001-12-24)
Opening date	January 12, 2002 (2002-01-12)
Cost	$45,000,000 USD to build (2002) $10,000,000 USD to renovate (2008)
General statistics
Type	Steel – 4th Dimension
Manufacturer	Arrow Dynamics
Designer	Alan Schilke Renato Manzoni
Model	4th Dimension Coaster
Lift/launch system	Chain Lift
Height	175 ft (53 m)
Drop	215 ft (66 m)
Length	3,610 ft (1,100 m)
Speed	76 mph (122 km/h)
Inversions	2
Max vertical angle	88.5°
Capacity	1600[1] riders per hour
G-force	4Gs
Height restriction	48 in (122 cm)
Trains	3 trains with 7 cars. Riders are arranged 4 across in a single row for a total of 28 riders per train.
Single Reservation Flash Pass only available
Must transfer from wheelchair
X2 at RCDB

X2 (formerly known as X) is a steel roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California. It was the world's first fourth-dimension roller coaster and was the final roller coaster installed by ride manufacturer Arrow Dynamics. The ride is unique in that the trains' seats pitch 360 degrees forwards and in reverse independent of the main chassis. The coaster initially opened to the public on January 12, 2002; numerous issues delayed it from debuting in 2001 as was originally anticipated. On December 2, 2007, the ride closed for its transformation into X2. It was completely repainted, received new third-generation trains, and featured new special effects including onboard audio, fog effects, and a pair of flame throwers. The ride reopened on May 24, 2008, following the upgrades.