Fastest Roller Coasters

For thrill-seekers, the allure of roller coasters is undeniable. Each year, theme parks around the world compete to push the boundaries of speed, height, and gravity-defying twists. In 2024, the race to build the world’s fastest roller coasters has reached new heights. From innovative magnetic propulsion systems to towering drops that leave your stomach behind, the latest coasters offer experiences that defy physics and set adrenaline levels soaring. This year, designers have gone all out to deliver rides that break speed records and redefine what’s possible in the world of high-speed thrills. In this article, we'll take you on a tour of the fastest roller coasters of 2024, showcasing the rides that are redefining the meaning of extreme adventure. Buckle up as we dive into the details of these heart-pounding masterpieces!

 

Top Speed : 60 mph

The Loch Ness Monster is an iconic steel roller coaster located at Busch Gardens Williamsburg in Virginia. Opened in 1978

Rank: 98 - Ravine Flyer II

Top Speed : 60 mph

Rank: 99 - Boulder Dash

Top Speed : 60 mph

Boulder Dash is a world-renowned wooden roller coaster located at Lake Compounce, America's oldest continuously operating amusement park, situated in Bristol, Connecticut.

Rank: 100 - Drachen Fire

Top Speed : 60 mph

Rank: 101 - Hades

Top Speed : 60 mph

Rank: 102 - Zeus

Top Speed : 60 mph

Rank: 103 - Shock Wave

Top Speed : 60 mph
Top Speed : 60 mph

Rank: 105 - Poltergeist

Top Speed : 60 mph

Rank: 106 - Wild One

Top Speed : 60 mph

Rank: 107 - Villain

Top Speed : 60 mph

Rank: 108 - Greezed Lightnin'

Top Speed : 60 mph

Rank: 109 - Greased Lightnin'

Top Speed : 60 mph

Rank: 110 - Cheetah Hunt

Top Speed : 60 mph

The Cheetah Hunt roller coaster is one of the most iconic attractions at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in Florida.

Rank: 112 - Mantis

Top Speed : 60 mph

Rank: 113 - Gemini

Top Speed : 60 mph

Rank: 114 - The Legend

Top Speed : 59 mph

Rank: 115 - Tornado

Top Speed : 58 mph

Rank: 116 - Talon

Top Speed : 58 mph

Talon is known for its gravity-defying inversions, twists, and turns. Since its debut in 2001, this steel inverted coaster has been a favorite among thrill-seekers and coaster enthusiasts.

Rank: 117 - Fahrenheit

Top Speed : 58 mph

When Fahrenheit first opened in 2008, it made waves in the coaster community for its innovative vertical lift and beyond-vertical drop, which, at the time, was one of the steepest drops in the world.

Rank: 118 - Cyclops

Top Speed : 58 mph

Rank: 119 - Talon

Top Speed : 58 mph
Park : Bay Beach

Rank: 120 - Great Bear

Top Speed : 58 mph

Great Bear is one of the most iconic roller coasters at Hersheypark, located in Hershey, Pennsylvania. As the park’s only inverted steel coaster,