Vampire (roller coaster)
| Vampire | |
|---|---|
| Previously known as The Vampire (1991 - 2001) | |
Vampire's second lift hill and drop | |
| Chessington World of Adventures | |
| Location | Chessington World of Adventures |
| Park section | Wild Woods |
| Coordinates | 51°20′50″N 0°18′56″W / 51.347279°N 0.315607°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | 11 April 1990 |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Steel – Suspended |
| Manufacturer | Arrow Dynamics |
| Model | Suspended Coaster |
| Lift/launch system | Chain lift (x2) |
| Height | 70 ft (21 m) |
| Length | 2,200 ft (670 m) |
| Speed | 45 mph (72 km/h) |
| Inversions | 0 |
| Duration | 2:30 |
| Capacity | 720 riders per hour |
| Height restriction | 43.3 in (110 cm) |
| Trains | 2 trains with 12 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in a single row for a total of 24 riders per train. |
| Theme | Gothic |
| Slogan | "Sit back, hold on tight, the Vampire is taking flight!" |
Fastrack available | |
Must transfer from wheelchair | |
| Vampire at RCDB | |
Vampire (originally named The Vampire) is a suspended roller coaster at Chessington World of Adventures theme park in London, England. It opened in 1990 in the new Transylvania area (now renamed "Wild Woods") and is the only Arrow Dynamics suspended roller coaster still operating outside of North America.
The roller coaster features trains that hang beneath the track, swinging freely as they navigate the course. The roller coaster includes two lift hills and is characterised by numerous dives and turns. The majority of the ride occurs through a densely wooded forest environment. The ride layout was drafted by John Wardley and the theme designed by British firm Sparks Creative Services.
In 2001, The Vampire underwent modifications to accommodate new trains manufactured by Vekoma. The updated coaster reopened to the public in 2002.