Friday, September 3th 2010


Oakwood, South Wales, UK

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Speed is the largest Gerstlauer Eurofighter coaster to date.  It incorporates the characteristic 97 degree drop, and have a vertical loop, large overbanked turn, barrel roll, and tight helix.

Thanks to our good mate Rich at 97degrees.co.uk for lending us these great photos!

 Type: Eurofighter
 Manufacturer: Gerstlauer
 Height: 120ft
 Speed: 59mph
 Inversions: 2
 Drop Angle: 97 Degrees

 




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Force Factor

Average Member Rating Out of Ten


Actual Rating: 8.474

Members Who Have Been on and Rated Speed: (19)
Ratings in Brackets


yourcrazy(10), KieranHowellsOakwood(10), nemesis_guy(10), 07barkerk(10), Jools(10), AmandaPanda(9), 
Eldeano4(9), joeraine(9), RedRiot UK(9), Enicomb(9), servella(9), CTotoro(8), kitsune(8), 
The Meerkat(8), A-Kid(7), Inverse(7), ciallkennett(7), wadler(6), King Goon(6), 


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yourcrazy


Posts: 25
Location: 
I enjoyed this more than Saw at Thorpe Park
CoasterGalz


Posts: 6
Location: 
this coaster is amazing!!!!!
coasterk1ng101


Posts: 0
Location: 
Went for my birthday and went on six times in a row!! loved it!!!
Atommo999


Posts: 0
Location: 
this coaster is addicting! i was shaking in the queue but once the ride finished, i was coming back for more! a good
ride for people to begin getting used to vertical drps. i sugest going on this ride before saw (if in convenience)
KieranHowellsOakwood


Posts: 44
Location: South Wales , UK
Love this rollercoaster Soo much ! , i have a season ticket and have been counting , ive rode this ride approx 500 times
since april.. and never get enough ... its a good ride , but like saw , numerouse rides means more roughness if you get
me.. but anyways , its a good ride overall .
LuckyRickie


Posts: 35
Location: 
Its great, but not as good as SAW. Its better than Rage though
macsftw906


Posts: 0
Location: 
wow , i love speed. So far i think it is one of the best coasters i have ridden. The vertical lift hill was so relaxing
but whilst you are enjoying the lie down , you can't stop worrying about whats on the other side! the drop was so much
fun , really feel the drop go further than vertical. The airtime hill , omfg was brill , just flys over it , vertical
loop was good , little bit rough , loved the h eartline roll and the helix at the end was superb! Overall speed is one
of my favourites and i'd give it 9/10!
King Goon


Posts: 0
Location: 
Although I like this ride there are better out there.
burger_nipplees


Posts: 0
Location: 
well im under 12 and i,ll go on it i been on dis ride LEGEND :)
Jools


Posts: 1805
Location: The house, which windows you looked through last night. I KNOW IT WAS YOU!
no you dont ashley, it says "not recommended for under 12s"
kingatoro


Posts: 1805
Location: The house, which windows you looked through last night. I KNOW IT WAS YOU!
ashleyB2961 you don't have to be 15 to ride SAW. That's a load of balls.
ashleyB2961


Posts: 1
Location: 
probably better than saw cz u need 2 be 15 to ride tht
ashleyB2961


Posts: 1
Location: 
speed.59mph isnt rocketing but for the size of the train i suppse its 'speed'
joeraine


Posts: 39
Location: 
The drop is just.......NUTS
champions08europe


Posts: 11
Location: 
i love this and cant wait for the one at thorpe park
nemesisnutter


Posts: 126
Location: 
This is a fun, thrilling, smooth ride (when siting in the midle). Some good hangtime on the loop and barrel role.
KingTomDaKa


Posts: 0
Location: 
Woah! 245?! Impressive!
KieranHowellsOakwood


Posts: 44
Location: South Wales , UK
i have road this ride 245 times :)
KingTomDaKa


Posts: 0
Location: 
Wow this ride looks really awesome!! Its a shame it doesn't have theming but i suppose it don't change the experience
much. That lift and first drop must be incredible! They are currently building a Gerstlauer Eurofighter at Thorpe Park
for Aug09, cant wait as that more closer to home! Oh i made a Promo Trailer for Speed, feel free to check it out at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-Cm0yXqEWw Leave your views in the comments section. :D
walescoasterkid


Posts: 0
Location: 
i love this ride. i wish i looked at this page b4 i went on it thou -- because i didnt hold on -- and IT HURTS!! but a
brill ride. queue was quite long but who cares.. when you've ridden it,, u dun care bout the queuing because the ride is
so good!!!!
mikedennedy


Posts: 0
Location: 
it is good. it should be called steep, not speed :L
coasterchris93


Posts: 0
Location: 
Matt; it is common that rollercoasters miss out the theming. Take a look at Pyrenees or Superman at Madrid for example.
ciallkennett


Posts: 3667
Location: Oooh! Who lives in MK and not in the sea...CI-ALL KENNETT!
The loop is average sized really, just looks big beacsuse of trains and camera angle
Paulvri


Posts: 0
Location: 
How high is that loop?
ciallkennett


Posts: 3667
Location: Oooh! Who lives in MK and not in the sea...CI-ALL KENNETT!
Hold on if you want children.
Coaster Ollie


Posts: 3667
Location: Oooh! Who lives in MK and not in the sea...CI-ALL KENNETT!
Fantastic ride, although I leant my lesson of not to hold on overwise the forces that this ride experiences tightens you
restraint to crushing point.
emziedee


Posts: 0
Location: Norwich
wow,that loop looks ma-hoossiivee to the car itself :]
Rach


Posts: 1832
Location: Birmingham
I can imagine it being better in dry weather and not tipping it down. The ride experiance is great, the 97 degree drop
is awesome and the airtime hill. The helix is insane. Good ride in better weather.
-Matt26-


Posts: 32
Location: Northamptonshire, England
The theming looks diabolical
Roller-Ghoster


Posts: 0
Location: 
Looks outstanding!
wade_b07


Posts: 0
Location: 
definately 10/10 no doubt about it i have only bin to oakwood once but all i rode was this it is so amazing!!!!! but it
is a bit rubbish when only one car is running but usually they use 2 or 3. Would definately reccomend this coaster to
absaloutley anyone!!!!!!! (go on it)
White-Knuckle-Junkie-Ry


Posts: 0
Location: 
Only 1 car operating?! thats perfetic
mikedennedy7


Posts: 0
Location: 
Wow! I love this its so good. Maybe its because i havent been on it many times but it s my faveourite ride in the park!
peasaregreen


Posts: 0
Location: 
looks good... duno if its overrated by the comments that have been made though
Gefferson


Posts: 0
Location: 
well at 59mph it does'nt really meet it's name
thrillsbeyondfear


Posts: 36
Location: Wales, UK
just visited the park again, the barrell roll never gets any less stomach turning
Stealth.thorpe


Posts: 36
Location: Wales, UK
5/10 for the front as it's so rough 9/10 for the back which is overall a nicer experience, even though you don't get the
view of the front. Overall 7/10 a good ride but too rough at the front to get a higher score.
intaminmyles


Posts: 36
Location: Wales, UK
I don't know why, I abousulty loved this ride, a bit short, but it's cool (sorry about the spelling)
hydromania


Posts: 39
Location: Wales
First drop = absolutely brilliant
Tigger_boxing


Posts: 0
Location: 
This Ride is full of shit. its too short and only has 1 car oerating dont waste ur time megafobia is betta
kitsune


Posts: 0
Location: 
sweet idea just abit vulgar at times with the eurofighter name you would think it would be more like a dog fighter than
a stunt trip.
davewalsh


Posts: 0
Location: 
This is what oblivion should have been like. The inline twist could be a bit faster though.
TarkaTrax


Posts: 387
Location: Kyoto, Japan
Very good pacing and very forceful, though the forces are going in some odd directions going into the loop, so I can
kinda see why some people might find it rough. Airtime hill is awesome, loop is too big for forces and too small for
hangtime, though you get quite a nice view over your head at the top. Inline twist is good fun and surpringly quick, and
the helix gives a very forceful moment. Very good investment by Oakwood, but the area still looks poor compared to the
rest of the park.
Jake


Posts: 2540
Location: South Torino, Italy
The drop and hill are fab, despite the hill not fitting with the coaster type.I just wish it hit the brakes after this,
as the ride goes horribly wrong and vulgar.
HAJiME


Posts: 2540
Location: South Torino, Italy
Drop, awesome. Airtime hill, awesome. The rest? Dire.More bad points than good, unfortunetly.
jack


Posts: 217
Location: Leeds
Rough, painful restraints, short ride and generally a crap layout. Speed has nothing that appeals except the first drop
but that doesn't make up for a horrendous ride
No1Airfan


Posts: 217
Location: Leeds
I've been on the mini version - RAGE!
PA1234


Posts: 3
Location: 
I loved th airtime you get on it. fantastic!
ads


Posts: 3
Location: 
2 long lift hill, but f***ing good ride all the same!
matty buzzin


Posts: 3
Location: 
amazing ride, beta dan hydro gud first drop but it cud be a lot bigga but i still will go on agen !!!!!!!!










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