Fury 325 — Carowinds, North Carolina
Fury 325 is the longest steel roller coaster in the U.S. and is at Carowinds in Charlotte. It’s designed to look like a hornet and is one of the fastest roller coasters in the world. This big coaster can go as fast as 95 mph. It has a huge drop of 325 feet, called the “hive dive,” that makes riders feel both scared and excited at the same time.
- Speed: 95 mph.
- Height: 325 feet.
- Distance: 6,602 feet.
- Location: Carowinds, NC/SC border.
- Launcher: Out and back giga coaster, uses a hill.
Top 15 Fastest Roller Coasters in the World
For people who love amusement parks, riding a roller coaster is super exciting. These rides, also called scream machines, are made to thrill everyone, even the bravest thrill-seekers from around the world. Over time, they’ve gotten taller, faster, and scarier.
All over the world, there are over 2,500 roller coasters giving exciting rides. Japan is special because it has the second-highest number of roller coasters, with 332 in total. But, the amusement park with the most roller coasters is Six Flags Magic Mountain in California, USA. There, thrill-seekers can find 19 roller coasters to enjoy, making it a top spot for roller coaster fans.
From Kings Island, Ohio, to Ferrari World in the United Arab Emirates, people all over enjoy these exciting rides. Here’s a list of the world’s fastest roller coasters. Each one will make your heart race from start to finish. Are you ready for a thrilling ride? In this article, we’re diving into the Top 15 Fastest Roller Coasters in the World.
List of Fastest Roller Coasters
- 1. Formula Rossa — Ferrari World, United Arab Emirates
- 2. Top Thrill Dragster — Cedar Point, Ohio
- 3. Kingda Ka — Six Flags Great Adventure, New Jersey
- 4. Falcon’s Flight —Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- 5. Red Force — PortAventura World, Spain
- 6. Superman: Escape From Krypton — Six Flags Magic Mountain, California
- 7. Millennium Force — Cedar Point, Ohio
- 8. Intimidator 305 — Kings Dominion, Virginia
- 9. Fury 325 — Carowinds, North Carolina
- 10. Steel Dragon 2000 — Nagashima Resort, Japan
- 11. Steel Vengeance — Cedar Point, Ohio
- 12. Leviathan — Canada’s Wonderland, Canada
- 13. Goliath — Six Flags Great America, Illinois
- 14. Yukon Striker — Canada’s Wonderland, Canada
- 15. Orion — Kings Island, Ohio