when did the Tower Of Terror lose its status as the fastest roller coaster in the world?
Do-Dodonpa Do-Dodonpa (ド･ドドンパ ) is an S&S Worldwide roller coaster, formerly known as Dodonpa (ドドンパ ) , located at Fuji-Q Highland in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi, Japan. The ride uses compressed air to launch its trains. This steel roller coaster made its debut on 21 December 2001, making headlines when it broke two records. On opening, it claimed the records of fastest roller coaster in the world, previously shared by and Tower of Terror. and the fastest acceleration in the world, with an acceleration from 0 to 180 km/h in 1.56 seconds. This record previously held by another S&S Worldwide creation, Hypersonic XLC. Steel fabrication was provided by Intermountain Lift, Inc.
Batman: The Dark Knight (roller coaster) Batman: The Dark Knight (formerly known as Batman: The Ride) is a steel floorless roller coaster designed by Bolliger & Mabillard located in the south end of Six Flags New England. The roller coaster has 2600 ft of track, reaches a maximum height of 117.8 ft , and features five inversions. The coaster was announced on February 6, 2002 and opened to the public on April 20, 2002. In 2008, the ride's name was changed to "Batman: The Ride" to avoid confusion with The Dark Knight Coaster that was planned to be built at the park; after the project was cancelled, the ride's name reverted to its original.