Drop Theory

Top Thrill 2

Height
420 ft
Speed
120 mph
Length
3,422 ft
Opening on May 4, 2024, Top Thrill 2 is the world’s tallest and fastest triple-launch “strata” coaster, serving as a massive $25 million reimagining of the original Top Thrill Dragster. Developed by Zamperla, the ride replaced the former hydraulic launch with an innovative Linear Synchronous Motor (LSM) system and added a second 420-foot-tall vertical spike at the opposite end of the course. The experience features three distinct launches: an initial forward blast at 74 mph, a backward surge at 101 mph up the new spike, and a final forward launch that hits 120 mph to clear the original “top hat” tower. After a truncated debut season in 2024 due to mechanical modifications required for the trains, the ride successfully reopened on May 3, 2025, and has since reclaimed its status as a headline attraction at the park, offering a significantly longer ride time and unique weightless moments on both massive towers.

Technical Specifications

StatusOperating
TypeSteel
Opened2024
ManufacturerIntamin
DesignerIng Buro Stengel GmbH
Height420 ft
Drop400 ft
Max Speed120 mph
Length3422 ft
Duration0 minutes, 30 seconds
Capacity1000 riders per hour