Vortex
0700 - Carousel Park, Carowinds
About Vortex
Vortex opened to much anticipation in 1992 due to its unconventional stand-up trains. This ride is a long-time favorite among park visitors and roller coaster enthusiasts alike.
Height requirement
- From 137 cm
Stats and facts
- Type
- Roller coaster
- Top speed
- 80.5 km/h
- Height
- 27.4 m
- Length
- 622 m
- Inversions
- 2
- Duration
- 2:19
- Opened
- 1992
- Manufacturer
- Bolliger & Mabillard
- Model
- Stand-Up Coaster
- Material
- Steel
- Style
- Stand-up
- Lift/launch
- Chain lift
- Trains
- 2 trains of 6 cars, 1 x 4 riders