The fastest ride at Ferrari Land (located within the PortAventura World resort near Barcelona) is Red Force. As of 2026, it remains the tallest and fastest roller coaster in Europe. This "Vertical Accelerator" is an engineering marvel designed to simulate the sensation of a Formula 1 car’s acceleration. It uses a sophisticated magnetic launch system to catapult riders from 0 to 112 mph (180 km/h) in just 5 seconds. After the initial horizontal launch, the train climbs a massive "top hat" tower, reaching a staggering height of 367 feet (112 meters), before plunging vertically back down with a 90-degree twist. The entire experience is extremely brief—lasting only about 24 seconds from launch to brake—but the sheer intensity of the g-forces and the wind speed is unparalleled on the continent. For enthusiasts, the ride is best experienced in the front row for the full "F1" wind-in-the-face effect, though every seat offers a world-class adrenaline rush. It is the centerpiece of the park and is easily recognizable by the massive Ferrari "Prancing Horse" shields that adorn the sides of the towering red structure visible from miles away.