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Vortex

Carowinds · Charlotte · United States

About Vortex

27.4 m
Height
80.5 km/h
Top speed
2
Inversions
621.8 m
Length
2:19
Duration
1992
Opening year
Bolliger & Mabillard
Manufacturer

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Manufacturer
Bolliger & Mabillard
Track length
621.8 m
Highest point
27.4 m
Seating
Stand-up
Trains
2
Cars per train
6
Seats per train
24
ride
Ride time
2:19
Top speed
80.5 km/h
Inversions
2
build
Opened
March 14, 1992
Scale
Extreme
Status
Operating

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