Mira Schmidt
The new roller coaster at Universal Studios Hollywood is called Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift. The thrill ride is already undergoing test runs and is expected to open very soon.
In keeping with the Fast & Furious movies, a new roller coaster will soon open at Universal Studios Hollywood. This will be the park’s first high-speed outdoor roller coaster. The big highlight: the ride’s cars can rotate 360 degrees during the ride. At speeds of about 72 mph, this creates the sensation of drifting along the tracks. In addition, riders will experience two launches and four inversions, including a corkscrew, a dive loop, a zero-G stall, and another corkscrew.
It’s still exciting! The park is currently testing various methods to reduce noise, as local residents have complained about the noise. After that, the ride should be ready for operation and open to guests.
The ride vehicles
At the Fast & Furiousride, you hop on a roller coaster train that represents various cars. These include:
Dodge Charger
This iconic ride vehicle is inspired by Dominic Toretto’s signature car featured throughout the film franchise. With its sleek black frame, this souped-up, 900-horsepower, 1970 Dodge Charger is considered the ultimate American muscle car.
Mazda RX-7
This ride vehicle is inspired by the 1997 model car driven by Han Seoul-oh. Featuring 19-inch wheels, racing seats, upgraded suspension and custom interior detailing, the Mazda RX-7 is considered one of the most iconic cars in the Fast & Furious film franchise.
Nissan Skyline GT-R
This ride vehicle is inspired by Brian O’Conner’s 2002 blue Nissan Skyline GT-R which was enhanced with extensive performance and styling modifications and is renowned for its unique appearance.
Toyota Supra
This ride vehicle is inspired by Brian O’Conner’s orange 1994 car featuring the legendary 2JZ-GTE twin-turbo inline-six engine. O’Conner owed Toretto a “10-second car,” and this one more than delivered on that promise. It is recognized as one of the most memorable cars in the film franchise.
Facts and numbers
- Speed: 72 mph
- Length: 4.100 feet
- Inversions: 4( 2x Corkscrew, Dive Loop, Zero-G Stall)
Source: universalstudioshollywood.com
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