Helix (roller coaster)

Helix is a steel roller coaster located at Liseberg in Gothenburg, Sweden. The ride, built by Mack Rides, features two linear synchronous motor launches and has a top speed of 100 km/h (62 mph). It features a 41-metre-tall (135 ft) dual-launch helix.[1][2][3] The ride opened on 26 April 2014, Liseberg's opening date for the 2014 season. Helix is the first roller coaster in the world that has a 1-on-1 replica virtual reality experience. This experience is created by ArchiVision, a Dutch 3D studio. During the first two weeks after the premiere visitors could experience the virtual reality replica next to the roller coaster's entrance.

Helix
Helix on its opening day
Liseberg
LocationLiseberg
Coordinates57°41′43.2″N 11°59′26.8″E
StatusOperating
Opening date26 April 2014 (2014-04-26)
Costapprox. 239,000,000 SEK
General statistics
TypeSteel – Launched
ManufacturerMack Rides
DesignerIng.-Büro Stengel GmbH
Lift/launch system2 linear motors
Height41 m (135 ft)
Length1,381 m (4,531 ft)
Speed100 km/h (62 mph)
Inversions7
Duration2:10
Capacity1,350 riders per hour
G-force4.3 g
Height restriction51 in (130 cm)
Trains3 trains with 5 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 20 riders per train.
Helix at RCDB
Pictures of Helix at RCDB
Video

The roller coaster's station building is located where the 3D cinema Maxxima used to be, by the foot of the tower AtmosFear. The 1,381-metre-long (4,531 ft) track follows the hillside in a custom-made track design. The elements during the ride include two corkscrews, a pretzel knot, a top hat, a zero-g roll, and a rare Norwegian loop. The estimated cost for the project is about 239,000,000 Swedish kronor.

Photos
  • A train leaving the station
  • Helix under construction in December 2013

References
  1. MacDonald, Brady (20 February 2013). "Sweden's Liseberg plans Projekt Helix megacoaster for 2014". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 21 November 2013.
  2. "Liseberg Launches a New Roller Coaster in 2014". Liseberg. Archived from the original on 31 December 2013. Retrieved 21 November 2013.
  3. Kleiman, Joe. "Liseberg Announces Projekt Helix Multi-Launch Coaster for 2014". InPark Magazine. Retrieved 21 November 2013.
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