Six Flags Fiesta Texas are to unleash its latest roller coaster thrill ride on the public of Dr. Diabolical Cliffhanger on 30 July. 

When open, it will become the world’s steepest dive roller coaster. 

 

The attraction features a cliffhanger hold, which suspends riders as they face straight down a 95°, beyond-vertical drop, then releases them moments later into a 45-metres (150ft) dive.

“Six Flags Fiesta Texas continues to push the limits of thrill and innovation as we prepare to introduce the world’s steepest dive coaster during our 30th anniversary season,” said Park President Jeffrey Siebert. 

“Dr. Diabolical’s Cliffhanger joins an already stellar line-up of record-breaking roller coasters, rides, and attractions. With eight intense elements including dramatic inversions and extreme airtime, it will quickly become a fan favourite,” added Siebert.

The attraction features an immersive steampunk theming depicting the story of Dr. Diabolical’s scheming plans to wreck fear into all who dare to jump on-board.

Dr. Diabolical’s Cliffhanger is a custom-designed roller coaster created by Bolliger & Mabillard. It features three 21-passenger trains seated seven across which will reach speeds of 60mph (97km/h). Its length in total reaches 762-metres (2,501ft). 

The experience includes an Immelmann inversion, where riders enter a half-loop, followed by a half twist, then exit the element travelling in the opposite direction making a 180° turn. There are four intense elements, including an extreme airtime hill, wild-banked turn, high-speed spiral, and 270° zero-g roll.