Formula Rossa [SEP] manufacturer
Formula Rossa
Formula Rossa (Arabic: فورمولا روسا) is a launched roller coaster located at Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Manufactured by Intamin, Formula Rossa is the world's fastest roller coaster with a top speed of .
History.
In its planning stage it was called F1 Coaster. On 4 November 2010, the roller coaster officially opened to the public.
Ride description.
The coaster train accelerates to its top speed in 5 seconds using a hydraulic launch system which generates a release
Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure as the world's fastest roller coaster with Kingda Ka retaining the record of the tallest roller coaster in the world.
Notable passengers.
Ferrari Formula One drivers Felipe Massa and Fernando Alonso rode Formula Rossa on 11 November 2010, three days before the 2010 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. In 2014, Alonso and new teammate Kimi Räikkönen rode the coaster, while Räikkönen and Sebastian Vettel rode in 2015.