X2 (roller coaster)

X2 (formerly known as X) is a steel roller coaster operating at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California. It is the world's first 4th Dimension roller coaster and was the final roller coaster conceived and installed by ride manufacturer Arrow Dynamics. The ride is unique in that the trains' seats pitch 360 degrees forwards and in reverse independent of the main chassis. The coaster initially opened to the public on January 12, 2002; numerous malfunctions delayed it from debuting in 2001 as was originally anticipated. On December 2, 2007, the ride closed for its transformation into X2. It was completely repainted, received new third-generation trains, and featured new special effects including a sound system, fog effects, and a pair of flame throwers. The ride reopened on May 24, 2008, following the upgrades.

X2
Previously known as X (2002–2007)
X2's first drop
Six Flags Magic Mountain
LocationSix Flags Magic Mountain
Park sectionBaja Ridge
Coordinates34.421005°N 118.592885°W / 34.421005; -118.592885
StatusOperating
Soft opening dateDecember 24, 2001 (2001-12-24)
Opening dateJanuary 12, 2002 (2002-01-12)
Cost$45,000,000 USD to build (2002)
$10,000,000 USD to renovate (2008)
General statistics
TypeSteel 4th Dimension
ManufacturerArrow Dynamics
DesignerAlan Schilke
Renato Manzoni
Model4th Dimension Coaster
Lift/launch systemChain Lift
Height175 ft (53 m)
Drop215 ft (66 m)
Length3,610 ft (1,100 m)
Speed76 mph (122 km/h)
Inversions2
Max vertical angle88.5°
Capacity1600 riders per hour
G-force4Gs
Height restriction48 in (122 cm)
Trains2 trains with 7 cars. Riders are arranged 4 across in a single row for a total of 28 riders per train.
Single Reservation Flash Pass only available
Must transfer from wheelchair
X2 at RCDB
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