Fastest Roller Coasters for 2025
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 2025, 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!
The 10 fastest roller coasters in our ride database
Generated from the 506 roller coasters in our database, so it updates when a ride's numbers change. Rides we have no top speed for are left out. Sort and filter every ride yourself.
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1 Formula Rossa
Top speed: 149 mphPark: Ferrari World Abu DhabiSteel Launched
Formula Rossa is an exhilarating roller coaster that offers an adrenaline-pumping experience, designed to mimic the sensation of riding in a Ferrari Formula…
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2 Top Thrill 2
Top speed: 120 mphPark: Cedar Point, OHSteel Launched
Top Thrill 2 is a 420-foot launched coaster at Cedar Point, opened in 2003 as Top Thrill Dragster and rebuilt by Zamperla in 2024.
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3 Fury 325
Top speed: 95 mphPark: Carowinds, NCSteel Giga
Fury 325 is a steel roller coaster located at Carowinds amusement park in Charlotte, North Carolina. It opened in 2015 and is renowned for its remarkable…
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4 Millennium Force
Top speed: 93 mphPark: Cedar Point, OHSteel Giga
Millennium Force is a world-renowned steel roller coaster located at Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio. Opened in 2000, it was the first coaster…
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5 Orion
Top speed: 91 mphPark: Kings Island, OHSteel Giga
Orion is a giga coaster located at Kings Island amusement park in Mason, Ohio. Manufactured by Bolliger & Mabillard, this ride opened in 2020 and stands as…
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6 Pantherian
Top speed: 90 mphPark: Kings Dominion, VASteel Giga
Pantherian, called Intimidator 305 until 2023, is a 305-foot Intamin giga coaster at Kings Dominion in Doswell, Virginia, opened in 2010.
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7 Tormenta Rampaging Run
Top speed: 87 mphPark: Six Flags Over Texas, TXSteel Dive Machine
Tormenta Rampaging Run is a 309-foot Bolliger & Mabillard dive coaster at Six Flags Over Texas that opened in July 2026.
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8 Goliath
Top speed: 85 mphPark: Six Flags Magic Mountain, CASteel Hyper
Goliath at Six Flags Magic Mountain is a steel roller coaster renowned for its towering height, high speeds, and intense elements. Standing at 235 feet…
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9 Titan
Top speed: 85 mphPark: Six Flags Over Texas, TXSteel Hyper
Titan at Six Flags Over Texas is a massive steel roller coaster that offers an intense thrill experience. Standing at 245 feet tall, Titan boasts a top…
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10 Phantom's Revenge
Top speed: 82 mphPark: Kennywood, PASteel Hyper
Phantom's Revenge is a steel roller coaster located at Kennywood amusement park in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania. Originally built as the Steel Phantom in…