Everyone loves to feel some type of a thrill, and such an insane thrill can come from riding on one of the fastest roller coasters to have ever been built by mankind. There are so many different roller coasters in the world, and many books and people have their own rating system. Some people prefer the longest drops, some like their roller coasters to go the fastest. Well, with the latter in mind, here are 5 of the fastest roller coasters to have ever been constructed.
5. Phantom’s Revenge
5. Phantom’s Revenge
Phantom’s Revenge reaches an impressive 82 miles per hour, and was built to replace the Steel Phantom back in 2001. Some of the features from the old coaster were retained, but the loops and corkscrew were replaced.
4. Goliath
4. Goliath
Goliath, which can be found at Six Flags Magic Mountain in California, was once considered the 9th fastest roller coaster in the entire world. With a 255 foot drop and a top speed of 85 miles per hour, it isn’t hard to see why.
3. Titan
3. Titan
Titan, located at Six Flags Over Texas, currently obtains speeds of up to 85 miles per hour, and was built by Swiss designers who worked on Goliath. Following a 255 foot drop, riders will then experience a dark tunnel at the highest of speeds.
2. Superman: Escape From Krypton
2. Superman: Escape From Krypton
Housed at Six Flags Magic Mountain, Superman: Escape From Krypton is considered one of the scariest roller coasters to have been developed. With speeds up to 100 miles per hour, the coaster rises up 41 stories.
1. Tower of Terror
1. Tower of Terror
The Tower of Terror, which is located in Queensland, Australia, is a six-ton coaster that has a track reaching high up into the sky. The coaster is capable of reaching up to 100 miles per hour within just seven seconds.