What is the fastest roller coaster 2023?

As of January 2023, the roller coaster with the highest top speed in the United States was the Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure Park in Jackson, New Jersey, with a maximum speed of 206 kilometers per hour.



As of 2023, the fastest roller coaster in the world was Formula Rossa at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, which reaches a top speed of 149.1 mph (240 km/h) in just 4.9 seconds using a hydraulic launch system. In 2026, it still holds this world record. However, the landscape of "fastest" rides is shifting locally. In the United States, Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure remains the fastest domestic coaster at 128 mph. A major development for 2026 is the opening of Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift at Universal Studios Hollywood. While it won't break the world record, it is set to become the fastest coaster in the Universal Destinations & Experiences portfolio, launching guests at speeds up to 72 mph with unique 360-degree rotating vehicles. For pure adrenaline seekers in 2026, Formula Rossa remains the undisputed king of speed, requiring riders to wear protective goggles due to the extreme velocity and desert sand.

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