Thunderbolt
Height
70 ft
Speed
40 mph
Length
2,600 ft
Thunderbolt is a historic wooden roller coaster that stands as the oldest in the Six Flags chain, originally opening in 1941. Designed by Harry Baker and Harry Traver, the ride was based on the Cyclone coaster from the 1939 New York World’s Fair and features a classic figure-eight layout spanning 2,600 feet of track. Standing 70 feet tall with a top speed of 40 mph, the attraction is designated as an ACE Coaster Landmark and continues to use traditional manual lap bar releases, requiring a minimum height of 48 inches.
Technical Specifications
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| Type | Wooden |
| Opened | 1941 |
| Manufacturer | Joseph E Drambour |
| Designer | Harry C. Baker, Harry G Traver |
| Height | 70 ft |
| Max Speed | 40 mph |
| Length | 2,600 ft |
| Duration | 1 seconds |