Nitro, Steel roller coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure, United States
Nitro is a steel roller coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey that features a 230-foot (70-meter) lift hill and a 215-foot (65-meter) drop at a 68-degree angle. The track runs through multiple airtime hills that create moments of weightlessness, and the layout includes sweeping turns and banked curves throughout the ride.
The coaster was designed by Bolliger & Mabillard and opened on April 7, 2001. It was one of the tallest rides of its kind in the park at the time and introduced new standards for smoothness and speed in roller coaster design.
The roller coaster maintains high rankings in the Golden Ticket Awards from Amusement Today, demonstrating its influence on thrill ride enthusiasts.
Three trains with nine cars each run at the same time on the track, allowing around 1,800 riders per hour. Visitors should prepare for a ride that combines intense airtime moments with rapid changes in direction throughout the experience.
The ride reaches speeds of 80 miles per hour (129 kilometers per hour) along 5,394 feet (1,644 meters) of track, and the yellow rails rest on blue supports that stand out from a distance. This color scheme becomes a recognizable feature for many visitors before they even board.
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