The Flash: Vertical Velocity (Six Flags Great America)
| The Flash: Vertical Velocity | |
|---|---|
| Previously known as Vertical Velocity (2001-2021) | |
The overall layout of The Flash: Vertical Velocity. | |
| Six Flags Great America | |
| Location | Six Flags Great America |
| Park section | DC Universe |
| Coordinates | 42°22′04.59″N 87°55′56.70″W / 42.3679417°N 87.9324167°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | May 18, 2001 |
| Replaced | Whirligig |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Steel – Inverted – Launched |
| Manufacturer | Intamin |
| Model | Shuttle Coaster |
| Track layout | Twisted Impulse |
| Lift/launch system | LIM |
| Height | 186 ft (57 m) |
| Length | 630 ft (190 m) |
| Speed | 70 mph (110 km/h) |
| Inversions | 0 |
| Capacity | 1100 riders per hour |
| Height restriction | 52–80 in (132–203 cm) |
| Trains | Single train with 7 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 28 riders per train. |
| Website | www |
Fast Lane available | |
Must transfer from wheelchair | |
| The Flash: Vertical Velocity at RCDB | |
The Flash: Vertical Velocity (originally and colloquially known as Vertical Velocity or V2) is a launched inverted roller coaster located at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois, United States. Manufactured by Intamin, the Impulse roller coaster model opened on May 18, 2001. It is located in the DC Universe section of the park, receiving its theme to the DC Comics character The Flash in 2022. The ride launches riders from 0 to 70 mph (110 km/h) in four seconds and is 186 feet (57 m) tall.