Ferrari Formula Rossa roller coaster details revealed, 0-100 kmh in 2.0 seconds video

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Stefano Domenicali, Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa have helped unveil the Formula Rossa roller coaster at the Catalunya Circuit during the Formula One Spanish grand prix.

Designed to simulate the F1 driving experience, the Formula Rossa is the world's fastest roller coaster with a top speed of 240 km/h (149 mph). Able to carry 16 passengers (on four cars), the roller coaster accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 2.0 seconds and climbs to a maximum height of 52 meters (171 feet). The 2.07 km (1.29 miles) long course also features a series of "sharp turns and sudden drops" which generate 1.7 Gs.

According to Claus Frimand, General Manager of Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, the roller coaster's goal is "to bring the sensation (to people) of what a Formula One driver is experiencing. The incredible speed you'll be taken to, you'll be flying through the landscape. Starting in an air conditioned environment, shot outside the building, running around and coming back inside the building again."

As you may recall, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi will open on October 28, 2010. It features more than 20 attractions including the GT roller coaster, the G-force experience (which takes "passengers on an adrenaline-pumping ride up over 62 m, through the roof and back down again"), and the Flume ride (which explores "the heart of a Ferrari 599 engine").

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Source: WCF

[Wazif]

cant wait for Ferrari World to open up here :)

[reak6ion]

wooooooohoooo :yippy:
i wish bmw could come out with something similar !!!!

[RAFiK]

Damn ! That will be a scary ride !!

[Ayham]

Luay is one of the project managers. He said they might offer a few a ride before they open to public. He might be able to squeeze us in...

[P3RPL3XITY]

It looks scary to be in that... 0-100 in 2 secs...gulp!

[Wazif]

cant wait to be in that!! :D

[Haissam]

+1 i wanna try it ;)

[Nabil]

trip to spain anyone?

[Wazif]

why??? its right here in AUH :P

[ahmad.alkhalil]

The sector at 1:32 is gonna make ur stomach churn like a MOFO!!! this is gonna be one scary rollercoaster :D

0-100 in 2 seconds... DAMN!!!

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Ferrari World Abu Dhabi reveals attractions and rides



Ferrari World in UAE will open on October 28

Ferrari World - a full-fledged theme park by the Italian sports car-maker - will open in Abu Dhabi in 3 months.

The theme park in the UAE (United Arab Emirates) is scheduled to fling open the doors on October 28 and will feature a series of attractions related to Ferrari's automotive prowess and with a little taste of Italy on the side too.

One of main attractions will definitely be the Formula Rossa rollercoaster ride which outruns most Ferraris, reaching a speed of 240 km/h in under five seconds. Able to carry 16 passengers (on four cars), the roller coaster accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 2.0 seconds and climbs to a maximum height of 52 meters (171 feet). The 2.07 km (1.29 miles) long course also features a series of "sharp turns and sudden drops" which generate 1.7 Gs.

For kids there will also be the Junior GT, where children will be taught to race reduced-scale F430 GT Spiders on a track. There will also be a Junior Grand Prix race, with scaled-down versions of Ferrari F1 cars.

For a little Italy in the Middle-East there is the Viaggio in Italia - a virtual aerial tour of Italy's most spectacular features, both man-made and natural. And, of course, an Italian dining experience can be had at a host of restaurants under the red roof of the 200,000 m² site.

Check out the press release below for the full list of rides.

World's First Ferrari Theme Park Opens in 100 Days - Ferrari World Abu Dhabi Unveils all Attractions for the First Time

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 20 July 2010 - The countdown has started and in 100 days, at noon on 28 October 2010, the world's first Ferrari theme park, and the largest of its kind, will open its doors to the public. Today Ferrari World Abu Dhabi unveils its exciting and unique attractions, designed to tell the Ferrari passion, excellence, performance and technical innovation together with its story, to families and fans of all ages and interests.

With more than 20 rides and attractions lying beneath the iconic 200,000 m² red roof, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi will offer guests the time of their lives with a host of attractions that indulge the senses in ways never experienced before. With the thrill of some of the world's most inventive rides, eye-catching surroundings, authentic aromas and distinctive sounds of Italy, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi will have something for everyone.

Some of the state-of-the-art attractions on show include the fantasy world of ‘Nello' at Speed of Magic, as the mischievous racing driver leads guests on a fantastic 4-D adventure through deep green jungles to icy caves and ravines. Guests can also go faster than anyone has ever been before on a roller coaster when they ride Formula Rossa, which powers them to 240 kmph in less than five seconds. Discover what only Ferrari owners have before, with a tour through the Maranello factory aboard the Made in Maranello attraction and gain an insight into the making of the world's most sought-after cars. Viaggio in Italia, provides a breath-taking bird's eye view of Italy, as you follow a Ferrari California through the scenic countryside and famous Italian landmarks.

"The opening of Ferrari World Abu Dhabi will revolutionize the way visitors and people in the region spend their leisure time," said Mohammad Al Mubarak, Chairman of the park's operating company, Farah Leisure Parks Management. "It is a great testament of Abu Dhabi's capacity, and the region's potential, as a world class tourist destination."

"Ferrari World Abu Dhabi will provide an enthralling experience that will appeal to all audiences, including families and enthusiasts," said Claus Frimand, General Manager, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. "With just 100 days to go until we open the park to the public, all of our staff is committed to delivering one of the most spectacular entertainment venues in the world."

"I can't wait until we open our doors on October 28th and welcome our guests to this entertainment experience where they will discover the unique world of Ferrari," he added.

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi has come a long way since the laying of the first stone back in November 2007 to become the world's largest indoor theme park.

Rides and attractions:

•Formula Rossa - The world's fastest roller coaster, reaching speeds of 240 kmph.
•Speed of Magic - A fantasy 4-D journey following the adventures of a young boy as he travels through a kaleidoscopic dreamscape of natural and phenomenal environments, where no Ferrari has gone before.
•Made in Maranello - A virtual trip behind the walls of the famous Ferrari factory in Maranello, taking guests through the intricate process of making the world's most sought after car.
•V12 - An exciting flume ride to the heart of a 12 cylinders engine.
•G-Force - A thrilling tower ride that will shoot thrill-seekers through the red roof and 62 meters in the air before plummeting back to Earth, experiencing the actual G-force of a Ferrari, in a seat directly inspired by the Ferrari Enzo.
•Scuderia Challenge - Cutting edge racing simulators similar to those used by the drivers of the Scuderia Ferrari in training.
•Viaggio in Italia - A virtual aerial voyage over Italy's cities and their main monuments, mountains and coasts pursuing a Ferrari.
•Fiorano GT Challenge - A unique dueling rollercoaster with Ferrari F430 Spiders twisting and turning through tight corners on a sprint to the finish line.
•Bell'Italia - A miniature recreation of Italy's most famous locations, from the picturesque Portofino and the Amalfi Coast to Monza racetrack, the Colosseum in Roma, Venezia and Maranello, the heartland and home of Ferrari.
•Paddock - A re-creation of the Ferrari motor home including garages, transporters & hospitality suites with interactive shows offering fans a taste of the true action behind the scenes on a Grand Prix race day.
•The Pit Wall - An interactive theatre that allows guests to test their judgment in realistic racing scenarios.
•Galleria Ferrari - The world's largest Ferrari gallery outside Maranello, showcasing the most exclusive range of classic and contemporary Ferrari's from all over the world.
•Junior GT - A driving school for children with expert instruction where they will drive reduced scale F430 GT Spiders on an equipped driving course.
•Junior Grand Prix - After the Junior GT driving experience, budding F1TM drivers can enjoy the race track in scaled down Ferrari F1TM racers.
•The Racing Legends - A ride through Ferrari's greatest racing moments starting from the first races all the way to today's F1 victories.
•Driving with Champions - An interactive 3-D show which follows the adventures of a young engineer who is taken on the ride of a lifetime with a racing champion on his first day working at the Ferrari factory
•Cinema Maranello - Ferrari World's own theatre showing ‘Coppa di Sicilia', a short film that tells one of the many inspiring stories from the life of the legendary Enzo Ferrari.
•Junior Training Camp - An interactive play area for children where they can engage with a waterless car wash, become custom ‘constructors', climb up the grandstand, pilot remote cars, peddle their own miniature Ferrari and play with an F1TM car made of soft, guest-friendly foam.
•Carousel - Featuring never-before-seen Ferrari prototypes based on winning designs from a Ferrari competition.
•Dining and Shopping - A range of concept restaurants and cafes offering authentic Italian dining experiences, in addition to unique shopping locations.

Source: WCF

[Wazif]

i cant wait for this to open up :D

[salty]

i cant wait to try that wooooow sooo much fun :yippy::yippy::yippy:

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Ferrari’s First Licensed Theme Park Opens Its Doors

Ferrari World has welcomed its first visitors today around 7 pm. The first official automotive theme park in Abu Dhabi opened its doors before the official opening in December, when the full park will open up to the public. Only the exterior features are now available to visitors.

Officials in the United Arab Emirates say the opening is a “historic day”, with guests for the first time experiencing the park’s wide variety of rides and attractions.

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is the world’s largest indoor theme park, sitting under a 2,200,000-square-foot red roof designed in the style of a classic double-curve body shell of a Ferrari. The park will feature twenty rides and attractions. Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is located on Yas Island, a 2,500 hectare island, near the Formule 1 race track.

The main attractions are the world’s fastest roller coaster, Formula Rossa, with top speeds of up to 150mph, the region’s first dueling roller coaster, Fiorano GT Challenge, and a 4-D experience inside Speed of Magic.

Other attractions include Made in Maranello, a virtual trip through the Ferrari factory in Italy; V12, a flume ride through the heart of a 12-cylinder engine; and G-Force, a tower ride that shoots thrill-seekers through the red roof and 203 feet in the air before plummeting back to Earth. You will be experiencing the actual G-force of a Ferrari, in a seat directly inspired by the Ferrari Enzo.

Among kid-friendly attractions, Junior GT lets kids drive reduced scale F430 GT Spiders and Carousel features never-before-seen Ferrari prototypes based on winning designs from a Ferrari competition.

Standard tickets cost 225 UAE Dirhams ($ 61 – € 45) for visitors over 1m50, and 165 AED ($ 45 – € 33) for kids. Premium tickets, which provide access to an exclusive lounge with refreshments as well as other unannounced benefits, cost 375 AED ($ 102 – € 75) for visitors over 1m50 and 270 AED ($ 74 – € 54) for younger Ferrari fans. The park is operating on a six-day a week schedule from Tuesday to Sunday, opening each day at noon.

Make sure when you visit the UAE region you will check out this gearhead’s Disneyland!

Source: gtspirit