Will Top Thrill 2 be taller?

The Top Thrill 2 will be the worlds fastest triple-launch strata coaster. It will feature two 420-foot-tall towers and launch riders three times at 74 miles per hour, 101 mph and finally 120 mph. The total track length will be 3,422 feet and take some two minutes from start to finish.



No, Top Thrill 2 is not taller than the original Top Thrill Dragster in terms of its maximum height. The iconic "Top Hat" tower remains at its original height of 420 feet (128 meters). However, the 2024 reimagining of the ride added a massive new element: a 420-foot vertical spike at the rear of the track. While this new spike matches the height of the original tower, it does not exceed it. The primary difference lies in the ride experience; instead of a single hydraulic launch, Top Thrill 2 uses an LSM (Linear Synchronous Motor) multi-launch system. The train first launches forward at 74 mph, rolls back, launches in reverse up the new spike at 101 mph, and finally launches forward a third time at 120 mph to crest the original 420-foot tower. So, while the "skyline" height of the ride has remained consistent, the addition of the second 420-foot vertical structure makes the attraction feel twice as imposing and provides a significantly longer ride duration compared to the original 17-second "one-shot" launch.

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  • HEIGHT. 420 FT.
  • SPEED. 120 MPH.
  • DURATION. 2 MINS.


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