New Ferrari Roller Coaster
ABU DHABI Mar 2010 - An exclusive image of the Ferrari World Abu Dhabi GT roller coaster, one of two unique roller coasters featured at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi.
The GT roller coaster is a racing coaster, which will send two competing roller coaster carriages sprinting along twisting parallel tracks on a race to the finish line. Each coaster car is a replica of a Ferrari F430 Spider. This is one of twenty rides and attractions featured at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi designed to bring to life the Ferrari story and to celebrate the passion, excellence, performance and technical innovation that Ferrari has established over the years and represents today.
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is the world's first Ferrari theme park and the largest attraction of its kind. It will open on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi in the second half of 2010.
- Key facts about the Ferrari World Abu Dhabi GT roller coaster:
- Features two 1050m racing tracks with a slight change in track elevation and increased G-Force in turns
- Four launch sections on each track with multiple overtaking maneuvers and changes with speeds ranging from 70km/h to 95km/h
- There are no ties on the GT roller coaster – there will be a clear winner each time
About Ferrari World Abu Dhabi:
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi will be the world’s largest indoor and only Ferrari theme park. It will be an intense multi-sensory experience and a must-visit for enthusiasts, fans and families. With over 20 rides and attractions, including the world’s fastest rollercoaster, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi will be a celebration of Ferrari’s past, present and future. Due to open in 2010, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is set to be one of the signature features of Yas Island, a 2,500 hectare island dedicated to leisure, entertainment and lifestyle.