The New Revolution (roller coaster)
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The New Revolution (formerly known as Revolution, Great American Revolution and La Revolución) is a steel roller coaster located at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California. Manufactured by Anton Schwarzkopf and designed by Werner Stengel, the roller coaster opened to the public on May 8, 1976. The New Revolution is the world's first modern roller coaster to feature a vertical loop and has been recognized for that accomplishment by American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE), who awarded the roller coaster its Coaster Landmark status.[1] However, there were earlier examples of roller coasters with a full vertical loop, such as the steel roller coaster called "Looping the Loop" in Parque Japonés in Buenos Aires, which operated from 1911 to 1930.[2]
The New Revolution | |
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Previously known as Revolution (1988–2015) La Revolución (1981–1987) Great American Revolution (1976–1980) | |
Six Flags Magic Mountain | |
Location | Six Flags Magic Mountain |
Park section | Baja Ridge |
Coordinates | 34°25′22″N 118°35′47″W |
Status | Operating |
Opening date | May 8, 1976 (1976-05-08) |
Cost | $2,000,000 |
General statistics | |
Type | Steel |
Manufacturer | Anton Schwarzkopf |
Designer | Werner Stengel |
Model | Looping roller coaster |
Track layout | Terrain |
Lift/launch system | Chain lift hill |
Height | 113 ft (34 m) |
Drop | 83 ft (25 m) |
Length | 3,457 ft (1,054 m) |
Speed | 55 mph (89 km/h) |
Inversions | 1 |
Duration | 79 seconds |
Max vertical angle | 45° |
Capacity | 1400 riders per hour |
G-force | 4.9 |
Height restriction | 48 in (122 cm) |
Trains | 2 trains with 5 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 20 riders per train. |
Theme | America |
Flash Pass available | |
Single rider line available on most days | |
Must transfer from wheelchair | |
The New Revolution at RCDB |
The coaster was named after the American Revolution in celebration of the country's Bicentennial. Unlike many of the previous looping roller coasters in the 19th and early-20th centuries which attempted circular loops, Revolution's success was dependent on a clothoid-shaped vertical loop – a first in the industry.
In 2016, the coaster received a makeover for its 40th anniversary that included new trains with lap bars and an optional virtual reality experience for riders.[3] The New Revolution soft-launched to season pass holders on March 26, 2016, and opened to the general public on April 21, 2016.[4]