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| − | |video=E_x_H1KKk_s <!-- Youtube video ID --> | + | |video = E_x_H1KKk_s <!-- Youtube video ID --> |
| − | |image=File:Sonic Spinball.jpg | + | |image = File:Sonic Spinball.jpg |
| − | |name=Spinball Whizzer | + | |name = Spinball Whizzer |
| − | |park=[[Alton Towers]] | + | |park = [[Alton Towers]] |
| − | |location=Alton, Staffordshire, England, UK | + | |location = Alton, Staffordshire, England, UK |
| − | |country= | + | |country = UK |
| − | |area=Staffordshire | + | |area = Staffordshire |
| − | |status=operating | + | |status = operating |
| − | |opened=March 27, 2004 | + | |opened = March 27, 2004 |
| − | |closed= | + | |closed = |
| − | |cost= | + | |cost = |
| − | |restriction= | + | |restriction = |
| − | |manufacturer=[[Maurer | + | |manufacturer = [[Maurer Rides]] |
| − | |builder= | + | |builder = |
| − | |designer=[[Ing.-Büro Stengel GmbH]] | + | |designer = [[Ing.-Büro Stengel GmbH]] |
| − | |category1=Steel | + | |category1 = Steel |
| − | |category2=Spinning | + | |category2 = Spinning |
| − | |category3= | + | |category3 = |
| − | |category4= | + | |category4 = |
| − | |model= | + | |model = Xtended SC 2200 |
| − | |dimension1=180.4 | + | |dimension1 = 180.4 |
| − | |dimension2=203.4 | + | |dimension2 = 203.4 |
| − | |riders/train=4 | + | |riders/train = 4 |
| − | |riders/hour=950 | + | |riders/hour = 950 |
| − | |lift/launch=[[Chain lift]] hill | + | |lift/launch = [[Chain lift]] hill |
| − | |height=55.8 | + | |height = 55.8 |
| − | |drop= | + | |drop = |
| − | |speed= | + | |speed = |
| − | |length=1476.4 | + | |length = 1476.4 |
| − | |duration=1:15 | + | |duration = 1:15 |
| − | |inversions=0 | + | |inversions = 0 |
| − | |angle= | + | |angle = |
| − | |g-force= | + | |g-force = |
| − | |other= | + | |other = |
}} | }} | ||
| − | '''Spinball Whizzer''' is a [[steel]] [[spinning]] [[roller coaster]] located at [[Alton Towers]] in Alton, Staffordshire, England, UK. It was manufactured by [[Maurer | + | '''Spinball Whizzer''' is a [[steel]] [[spinning]] [[roller coaster]] located at [[Alton Towers]] in Alton, Staffordshire, England, UK. It was manufactured by [[Maurer Rides]] and opened in 2004. |
| + | ==History== | ||
| + | Spinball Whizzer opened on {{date|March 27, 2004}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://towersstreet.com/theme-park/ride/spinball-whizzer/|title=Spinball Whizzer|publisher=TowersStreet}}</ref> The ride was loosely based on a giant pinball machine. | ||
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| + | For 2010, the roller coaster was repainted and renamed ''Sonic Spinball'' as part of a three year partnership with SEGA which also saw Sonic themed rooms added to the Alton Towers Hotel.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2010/01/sega_confirms_alton_towers_tie_in|title=SEGA Confirms Alton Towers Tie-In|publisher=Nintendo Life}}</ref> This was extended by another three years, with the ride returning to its original theme for the 2016 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sonicstadium.org/2016/03/the-sonic-spinball-ride-at-alton-towers-has-closed/|title=The Sonic Spinball Ride at Alton Towers has now Closed|publisher=Sonic Stadium}}</ref> It also received new theme music for 2016 from IMAScore.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imascore.com/portfolio|title=Portfolio|publisher=IMAScore}}</ref> | ||
==Design== | ==Design== | ||
| − | === | + | ''Spinball Whizzer'' is the only Xtended SC 2200 ever built by Maurer. |
| − | + | ===Trains=== | |
| − | + | {{trains | |
| + | |type=car | ||
| + | |no/trains= | ||
| + | |no/cars= | ||
| + | |across=2 | ||
| + | |rows=2 | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | The two rows sit back-to-back. | ||
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==Photo Gallery== | ==Photo Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
| − | + | <references /> | |
{{Alton Towers}} | {{Alton Towers}} | ||
| − | [[Category:2004]] | + | [[Category:Roller coasters opened in 2004]] |
| − | [[Category:Maurer | + | [[Category:Roller coasters manufactured by Maurer Rides GmbH]] |
[[Category:Xtended SC 2200]] | [[Category:Xtended SC 2200]] | ||
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| Manufacturer | Maurer Rides | ||||||
| Designer / calculations | Ing.-Büro Stengel GmbH | ||||||
| Type | Steel - Spinning | ||||||
| Model / product | Xtended SC 2200 | ||||||
| Riders per train | 4 | ||||||
| Hourly capacity | 950 | ||||||
| Propulsion | Chain lift hill | ||||||
| Area | 180.4 feet × 203.4 feet | ||||||
Height55.8 feet
Length1476.4 feet Inversions0 Duration1:15
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Spinball Whizzer is a steel spinning roller coaster located at Alton Towers in Alton, Staffordshire, England, UK. It was manufactured by Maurer Rides and opened in 2004.
History[edit | edit source]
Spinball Whizzer opened on March 27, 2004.[1] The ride was loosely based on a giant pinball machine.
For 2010, the roller coaster was repainted and renamed Sonic Spinball as part of a three year partnership with SEGA which also saw Sonic themed rooms added to the Alton Towers Hotel.[2] This was extended by another three years, with the ride returning to its original theme for the 2016 season.[3] It also received new theme music for 2016 from IMAScore.[4]
Design[edit | edit source]
Spinball Whizzer is the only Xtended SC 2200 ever built by Maurer.
Trains[edit | edit source]
Single car trains. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 4 riders per car. The two rows sit back-to-back.
Photo Gallery[edit | edit source]
Spinball Whizzer's heavily banked turn.
The old logo.
The final helix.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Spinball Whizzer. TowersStreet
- ↑ SEGA Confirms Alton Towers Tie-In. Nintendo Life
- ↑ The Sonic Spinball Ride at Alton Towers has now Closed. Sonic Stadium
- ↑ Portfolio. IMAScore
| Roller coasters at Alton Towers | |||||||||
| Present | Galactica • Nemesis • Oblivion • Octonauts Rollercoaster Adventure • Rita • Runaway Mine Train • Smiler • Spinball Whizzer • Thirteen • Wicker Man | ||||||||
| Former | 4 Man Bob • Alton Mouse • Beastie • Black Hole • Corkscrew • Mini Apple • New Beast • Thunderlooper | ||||||||
| Unbuilt | Secret Weapon 1 & 2 • unknown | ||||||||