Corkscrew (Cedar Point)
Corkscrew is a steel roller coaster located at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, United States. Built by Arrow Development and designed by Ron Toomer, it opened to the public on May 15, 1976. The coaster features Arrow's first vertical loop and was built during the same time period as The New Revolution at Magic Mountain. Revolution, which opened seven days prior, is credited as the first modern-day coaster to feature a vertical loop, while Corkscrew is credited as the first roller coaster in the world with three inversions.
| Corkscrew | |
|---|---|
The final inversion on Corkscrew | |
| Cedar Point | |
| Location | Cedar Point |
| Park section | Top Thrill 2 Midway |
| Coordinates | 41°29′1″N 82°41′7.25″W |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | May 15, 1976 |
| Cost | $1.75 million |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Steel |
| Manufacturer | Arrow Development |
| Designer | Ron Toomer |
| Model | Custom Looping Coaster |
| Track layout | Out and back |
| Height | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Drop | 65 ft (20 m) |
| Length | 2,050 ft (620 m) |
| Speed | 48 mph (77 km/h) |
| Inversions | 3 |
| Duration | 2:00 |
| Max vertical angle | 45° |
| Capacity | 1,800 riders per hour |
| Height restriction | 48 in (122 cm) |
| Trains | 2 trains with 6 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 24 riders per train. |
Fast Lane available | |
| Corkscrew at RCDB | |
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