Twister III: Storm Chaser

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Twister III: Storm Chaser

Twister II in 2004
Elitch Gardens Location Denver, Colorado, USA Coordinates 39.74639°N 105.014384°W / 39.74639; -105.014384 Status Operating since May 27, 1995 Rider height 48 inch minimum
Statistics
Manufacturer	Hensel Phelps Construction
Designer / calculations	John Pierce
Type	Wooden
Hourly capacity	1,700
Propulsion	Chain lift hill
Height	100 feet
Drop	91 feet
Top speed	55 mph
Length	4640 feet
Inversions	0
Drop angle	56°
Duration	2:17
G-Force	3.1
Rolling stock
Manufacturer	Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters
Riders per train	24

Twister III: Storm Chaser is a wooden roller coaster located at Elitch Gardens in Denver, Colorado, USA. The ride was based on the original Mr. Twister, which operated at Elitch Gardens before the park was relocated after the 1994 season. The ride was closed for the entirety of the 2022 season for a refurbishment. It eventually reopend in 2023 with a new name and effects in the ride's tunnel.

Design

Elements
Chain lift hill Double-up Turnaround hill Hill Turnaround hill Tunnel Turnaround hill Hill Turnaround hill Bunny hill

Color scheme

White track and supports.

Trains

3 cars per train. In each car, riders are arranged 2 across in 3 rows, for a total of 18 riders per train. The trains are build by Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters.

Images

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  The ride's entrance sign

External links

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  Twister III: Storm Chaser on the Roller Coaster DataBase.

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  Twister III: Storm Chaser on Coaster-Count.
• Twister III: Storm Chaser on the park's website