Rita (roller coaster)

Rita
Previously known as Rita: Queen of Speed (2005–2009)
Rita in 2012
Alton Towers
LocationAlton Towers
Park sectionDark Forest
Coordinates52°59′06″N 1°53′26″W / 52.9850°N 1.8905°W / 52.9850; -1.8905
StatusOperating
Opening date1 April 2005
Cost£8,000,000
ReplacedBoneshaker
General statistics
TypeSteel – Launched
ManufacturerIntamin
DesignerWerner Stengel
ModelAccelerator Coaster
Track layoutTwister
Lift/launch systemHydraulic Launch
Height18.4 m (60 ft)
Length640 m (2,100 ft)
Speed98.3 km/h (61.1 mph)
Inversions0
Duration0:25
Capacity1,150 riders per hour
Acceleration0 to 98.3 km/h (0 to 61 mph) in 2.5 seconds
G-force4.7
Height restriction140–195 cm (4 ft 7 in – 6 ft 5 in)
Trains2 trains with 5 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 20 riders per train.
WebsiteOfficial website
Fastrack available
Rita at RCDB

Rita, formerly known as Rita: Queen of Speed, is a launched roller coaster located in the Dark Forest section of Alton Towers amusement park in Staffordshire Moorlands, England. Designed by Intamin, the Accelerator Coaster model opened to the public on 1 April 2005. It features an acceleration from 0 to 98.3 km/h (61.1 mph) in 2.5 seconds. The ride is loosely-themed to a drag racing concept.