Xcelerator
Xcelerator is a steel launched roller coaster located at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California, United States. Manufactured by Intamin and designed by Werner Stengel, it opened in 2002 as the company's first hydraulically-launched coaster and cost $13 million to construct. Following the early demise of Windjammer Surf Racers, a dueling roller coaster that briefly operated from 1997 to 2000, Xcelerator was soon announced as its replacement. It launches to a maximum speed of 82 mph (132 km/h) in 2.3 seconds and reaches a height of 205 feet (62 m).
| Xcelerator | |
|---|---|
| Knott's Berry Farm | |
| Location | Knott's Berry Farm |
| Coordinates | 33°50′45″N 118°00′03″W |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | June 22, 2002 |
| Cost | $13 million |
| Replaced | Windjammer Surf Racers |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Steel – Launched |
| Manufacturer | Intamin |
| Designer | Werner Stengel |
| Model | Accelerator Coaster |
| Lift/launch system | Hydraulic launch |
| Height | 205 ft (62 m) |
| Length | 2,202 ft (671 m) |
| Speed | 82 mph (132 km/h) |
| Inversions | 0 |
| Duration | 1:02 |
| Max vertical angle | 90° |
| Capacity | 1330 riders per hour |
| Acceleration | 0 to 82 mph (0 to 132 km/h) in 2.3 seconds |
| Trains | 2 trains with 5 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 20 riders per train. |
Fast Lane available | |
| Xcelerator at RCDB | |
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