Goliath — Six Flags Great America, Illinois
Goliath is a huge wooden roller coaster at Six Flags Great America. It’s really tall, at 165 feet, and has a big drop of 180 feet going into a tunnel underground at 72 mph. This makes it one of the fastest wooden coasters and puts it on the list of fastest roller coasters in the world. Riding it is sure to give you a big thrill.
- Speed: Up to 85 mph
- Height: Over 200 feet
- Distance: Long track
- Location: Various parks worldwide
- Launcher: Chain lifts or launch systems (varies)
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