Carowinds today unleashed its plans for 2015: Fury 325, the world’s tallest and fastest giga coaster.
According to Carowinds, Fury 325 will “simulate the wild, daring and spontaneous flight of the hornet. The new ride will be visible from uptown Charlotte, renewing the park’s skyline and serving as a symbol of changes to come.”
Watch an onride video of Fury 325 below:
Opening in Spring 2015, Fury 325 will be the centerpiece of a new 8.2 acre main entrance plaza that includes a state-of-the-art ticketing and season pass processing area and expanded guest service facilities.
Riders will board into three 32-passenger open air trains and begin their ascent to the top of a 325-foot (over 30 stories) hill. This immense hill is followed by an exhilarating 81 degree first drop.
Like an angry hornet chasing its target, Fury 325 will race through a series of hills, curves and quick transitions while reaching speeds of up to 95 miles per hour. Riders will speed along 6,602 feet of track during the nearly three and one half minute ride.
“The tradition of the park is so important to those who have grown up here,” says Fehnel. “It’s long overdue that we gave our fans a new energy surrounding Carowinds, which will build on our legacy as the premiere entertainment destination for generations of Carolinians.”
But 2015 isn’t solely about Fury 325:
Fury 325 is part of a planned $50 million dollar multiyear investment to bring new life to founder Pat Hall’s original vision for Carowinds. The park will be revamped from top to bottom to celebrate Carolina culture including new rides and attractions, signature Carolina food offerings and entertainment.
“Starting with Fury 325, we plan to make Carowinds a destination for thrillseekers to celebrate the Carolinas,” says Mike Fehnel, Carowinds Vice President and General Manager. “The new ride will build on the heritage of the park, creating new memories and traditions for our loyal fans and future guests from around the world.”
Fury 325 Facts
- Track Length: 6,602 feet Lift
- Height: 325 feet
- Angle of Descent: 81 degrees
- Time: Approximately 3 minutes, 25 seconds
- Maximum Speed: Approximately 95 mph
- Capacity: Approximately 1,470 riders per hour
- Color Scheme: White support columns, Teal Swarm (Teal) and Stinger Green (Lime Green) track
- Trains: Three (3) 32-passenger trains
- Train Design: Fiberglass and steel coaches with lapbar restraints and interlocking seatbelts
- Manufacturer: Bolliger & Mabillard (B & M), Monthey, Switzerland Height
- Restriction: Must be at least 54 inches tall to ride
Fury 325 Features
- Lift Hill- riders climb to an astonishing 325 feet, then speed down at an 81 degree angle.
- Barrel Turn – riders speed into a complete sideways turn that’s 190 feet tall.
- High Speed S-Curve – the train enters this curve fast and riders will really feel the g-forces here during this quick transition!
- Horseshoe Turn – a maneuver that takes the train into a 180-degree turnaround with high banking, tilting at a 91-degree angle, and then giving riders the experience of a weightless drop.
- Underground Dive – a quick dive below as the train speeds under a new guest entry bridge.
- High Speed Banked Curve- the train takes riders up a 101 foot hill while tilting at the top then speeding back down.
- Camel Back Hill – riders swarm into a 111 foot tall hill
- Double Helix Maneuver – the train buzzes into an angled spiral section of high banked track that turns into itself and completes a 360-degree turn.
- Camel Back Hills – A final duo of camelback hills as riders experience “airtime” before hitting the brake run.
For more information on Fury 325, visit Carowinds’ website.
What do you think about Fury 325? Discuss in the comments section below.
I am very excited about the height, the unique elements, the teal color (hornet) and the Charlottean theming. The ride did not bring out the elements like the stats do (three times over a hundred feet). The second turn around makes it rather unique. Can’t wait!…!
Cannot wait to get on the new ride next year. Wonder what the g-forces will be on the turns.
I think, based on the videos that B&M has a definite winner on their hands. The combination of cool elements in the right order makes this ride look like it could be in the top #10 of the mitch hawkers next year. So far, this one looks the best for 2015 (who knows what Six Flags has up their sleeve.)
It looks like another amazing B&M giga. I hope to see in the future a giga for kings island. Its to bad that I probably won’t get a chance to feel the sting.
Looks great but I wish that they called it Centurion instead of Fury 325