Formuła is a steel launched roller coaster at Energylandia in Zator, Poland. It was the first Space Warp Launch Coaster built by Dutch manufacturer Vekoma[3] and opened on 25 June 2016. It has a height of 24.7 metres (81 ft), reaches a maximum speed of 79.2 kilometres per hour (49.2 mph), has a track length of 560 metres (1,840 ft), and features three inversions.[4]
| Formuła | |
|---|---|
| Previously known as Rollercoaster Formula 1 (2016) | |
 The sidewinder element on Formuła | |
| Energylandia | |
| Location | Energylandia |
| Park section | Extreme Zone |
| Coordinates | 49°59′58″N 19°24′20″E / 49.9994°N 19.4055°E[1] |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | 25 June 2016 |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Steel – Launched |
| Manufacturer | Vekoma |
| Designer | Benjamin Bloemendaal |
| Model | Space Warp Launch Coaster |
| Lift/launch system | LSM |
| Height | 24.7 m (81 ft) |
| Length | 560 m (1,840 ft) |
| Speed | 79.2 km/h (49.2 mph) |
| Inversions | 3 |
| Acceleration | 0–79.2 km/h (49.2 mph) in 2 seconds |
| G-force | 3.8 |
| Height restriction | 120–195[2] cm (3 ft 11 in – 6 ft 5 in) |
| Trains | 2 trains with 4 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 16 riders per train. |
| Website | Official website |
| Formuła at RCDB | |
History edit
Formuła's track was completed in March 2016.[5] The ride opened on 25 June 2016. During the 2016 season, it was known as Rollercoaster Formula 1; however, it was renamed Formuła in 2017.[4]
Characteristics edit
Track edit
Formuła's steel track is 560 metres (1,840 ft) in length and 24.7 metres (81 ft) in height. The track is painted red and the supports are painted white.[4]
Trains edit
Formuła uses Vekoma's new generation trains. The ride has two trains with four cars each; each car seats four riders, allowing a total capacity of 16 riders per train.[4]
Ride experience edit
Immediately upon leaving the station, the train turns slightly to the left before entering the launch track, which is enclosed within a tunnel. The train briefly stops before accelerating from zero to 79.2 kilometres per hour (49.2 mph) in 2 seconds. Following the launch, the train enters a sidewinder followed by a high-speed turn to the left. Following this turn, the train travels over a small hill before entering a corkscrew. The train then travels through a banked turn to the right, which is enclosed within a tunnel. The train then rises up into a hill where it banks to the left before travelling through a second corkscrew. The train then turns left and travels over a small hill before entering the final brake run. Following the brake run, the train makes a right turn that leads back into the station.[4][6]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Google Maps". Retrieved 13 January 2019.
- ^ "FORMULA 1 ROLLER COASTER". Energylandia. Retrieved 13 January 2019.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Search results (Space Warp)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved 13 January 2019.
- ^ a b c d e Marden, Duane. "Formuła (Energylandia)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved 13 January 2019.
- ^ "Track Complete on Energylandia's Vekoma Launch Coaster". CoasterHub. 29 March 2016. Retrieved 13 January 2019.
- ^ "EnergyLandia - Formula 1 F1 Rollercoaster POV onride & offride!". YouTube. Testing Attractions. Retrieved 13 January 2019.