Colossus

Thorpe Park, United Kingdom

Based on 2 ratings

Overview

Operating

Colossus opened in 2002 as the worlds first roller coaster with 10 inversions, a record held until 2013 when The Smiler opened at Alton Towers.

The rides theme is based on the ruins of a lost atlantean city with part of the roller coaster diving between the landscape. The ride contains a vertical loop, cobra roll, two corkscrews and five heartline rolls (four of which are inline). During construction, the project was known as Project Odyssey.

During the closed season in between 2023 and 2024 the ride received a partial retrack and repaint.

Opened
Friday 22 March 2002
Type
Roller coaster
Intensity rating
Extreme thrill i
Manufacturer
Intamin
Coaster type
Steel
Queue types
Standard, Fast-track ii

Stats

10Inversions
44.7mphSpeed
98.4ftHeight
2,788.7ftLength

Reviews (1)

Bit of a UK classic this ride. The track is a lot smoother this year now they have re-tracked most of it however the trains need to be replaced. Would be great if they can bring in lap bars.

@JimmyCoasterDude

Thursday 27 June 2024

Frequently asked questions

Colossus, Thorpe Park, United Kingdom

i Check with Thorpe Park for rider restrictions

ii Check with Thorpe Park for queue availability