The UK’s “tallest, fastest, most weightless” rollercoaster is almost ready for thrill-seekers to get on and ride.
video images shows the final piece of track being put into place for Thorpe Park ‘Hyperia’, a ‘state-of-the-art thrill ride’ with record-breaking specifications.
This week, after months of construction, a 500-ton crane helped lift the 92nd and final section of track to complete the 995.4 m (3,265 ft) long run, which reaches a height of 236 ft ( 71 m) and speeds over 80 mph (128 kph).
The Surrey-based theme park claims thrill seekers will “spin like never before” and “feel weightless” aboard the new attraction.
Designed by senior creative lead John Burton, the coaster features three inversions including a dip loop, a non-inverted Immelmann (a form of rolling loop) and a stall loop – this is where riders will remain upside down for more time. period.
The final piece of track is put into place for Thorpe Park’s ‘Hyperia’, a ‘state-of-the-art thrill ride’ with record-breaking specifications.
The coaster features three inversions including a dive loop, a non-inverted Immelmann (a form of rolling loop) and a stall loop – this is where riders will remain upside down for a longer period of time.
Thorpe Park claims thrill seekers will “spin like never before” and “feel weightless” on board the new attraction.
A 500-ton crane helped lift the 92nd and final piece of track into place to complete the 995.4 m (3,265 ft) long run, which reaches a height of 236 ft (71 m) and speeds of more than 80 mph (128 km/h).
Once opened, Hyperia will dethrone Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s ‘The Big One’ as the UK’s tallest rollercoaster, measuring 213ft (64m) high.
Not stopping there, it also features a splashdown element where riders will descend and glide over the lake while experiencing the effects of the water.
Construction began at the end of the 2023 season and Hyperia took over More than 5,292 man-hours to assemble to date.
The attraction is set to open in spring 2024. Once open, it will dethrone Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s ‘The Big One’ as the tallest roller coaster in the UK, measuring 213 feet (64 m) high.
What’s more, Thorpe Park says, Hyperia “is set to push the boundaries of excitement for more people than ever, having been designed with a height requirement of just 1.3m (4.2ft).”
Hyperia, Thorpe Park says, “is set to push the boundaries of excitement for more people than ever, having been designed with a height requirement of just 1.3m (4.2ft).”
Construction began at the end of the 2023 season and Hyperia has required more than 5,292 man-hours to assemble to date.
Neil Poulter, Divisional Director at Thorpe Park, said: “We are delighted to launch the UK’s tallest, fastest and most weightless attraction here at Thorpe Park in 2024 and offer visitors a record-breaking new attraction that has been in the works for years. operation, manufacturing.
‘We are excited for thrill seekers to experience Hyperia, which will be an incredible addition to our other record-breaking attractions. Thorpe Park is a must-see for those looking to embark on an exciting adventure with friends and family.
Tickets for Thorpe Park 2024 can be purchased pre-booked online now.