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Full Throttle

Steel Launched at Six Flags Magic Mountain, Valencia, California. Opened 2013.

Full Throttle
Height
164 ft
Drop
n/a
Top speed
70 mph
Length
2,200 ft
Inversions
2
Ride time
1 min 30 s
Designer
Premier Rides

Full Throttle at Six Flags Magic Mountain is a high-octane steel roller coaster known for its record-breaking vertical loop, one of the tallest in the world at 160 feet. Launched three times throughout the ride, it accelerates riders from 0 to 70 mph in mere seconds. The ride features unique elements, including a launch through the giant loop and a backward dive into a tunnel, adding to the thrilling experience. Its finale includes a top hat element over the loop, providing moments of weightlessness before dropping back to the station. Opened in 2013, Full Throttle remains a popular attraction for adrenaline seekers.

Full Throttle at Six Flags Magic Mountain is packed with elements that make it an exhilarating ride. Here’s what sets it apart:

  1. Triple Launches: Riders are launched not once, but three times—forward, backward, and forward again. The first launch propels riders from 0 to 70 mph in seconds, creating an intense rush of adrenaline.
  2. 160-Foot Vertical Loop: The 160-foot vertical loop was the world's tallest when the ride opened in 2013; it lost that record in 2016. Riders experience extreme hang time as they go through the loop, providing a unique sense of weightlessness.
  3. Top Hat Element: After the final launch, the coaster climbs up and over the loop's top, offering breathtaking views before plunging back down, which creates a thrilling sense of free fall.
  4. Backward Dive: During the ride, a surprise backward dive into a dark tunnel adds a sense of unpredictability, making the ride feel even more intense.
  5. Variety of Sensations: Full Throttle combines high-speed launches, moments of weightlessness, sharp twists, and dark tunnel dives, keeping riders on the edge of their seats throughout the experience.

These features, combined with smooth coaster dynamics and a fast-paced ride sequence, make Full Throttle an unforgettable and exciting roller coaster.

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