Nitro | |
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![]() Nitro's overview with Batman the Ride in the foreground | |
Six Flags Great Adventure | |
Location | Six Flags Great Adventure |
Park section | The Pine Barrens |
Coordinates | 40°08′8.30″N 74°26′39.74″W / 40.1356389°N 74.4443722°W |
Status | Operating |
Opening date | April 7, 2001 |
Cost | $20,000,000 |
General statistics | |
Type | Steel |
Manufacturer | Bolliger & Mabillard |
Model | Hyper Coaster |
Track layout | L-shaped Out and Back |
Lift/launch system | Chain lift hill |
Height | 230 ft (70 m) |
Drop | 215 ft (66 m) |
Length | 5,394 ft (1,644 m) |
Speed | 80 mph (130 km/h) |
Inversions | 0 |
Duration | 2:20 |
Max vertical angle | 68° |
Capacity | 1800 riders per hour |
G-force | 4.3 |
Height restriction | 54 in (137 cm) |
Trains | 3 trains with 9 cars. Riders are arranged 4 across in a single row for a total of 36 riders per train. |
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Nitro at RCDB |
Nitro is a steel roller coaster located at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson Township, New Jersey. Manufactured by Bolliger & Mabillard, the Hyper Coaster model opened to the public on April 7, 2001. Since its debut, Nitro has consistently ranked high among steel coasters in the annual Golden Ticket Awards from Amusement Today, peaking in third place during its tenure.