Apollo's Chariot - Busch Gardens Williamsburg (Williamsburg, Virginia, USA)

Facts

Roller Coaster:			Apollo's Chariot
Amusement Park:			Busch Gardens Williamsburg (Williamsburg, Virginia, USA)
Classification:			Roller Coaster
Type:			Steel - Sit Down
Status:			Operating since 3/27/1999
Make / Model:			Bolliger & Mabillard / All Models / Mega Coaster
Designer:			Ing.-Büro Stengel GmbH
Maps:			Bing Maps (Satellite) · Google Maps (Satellite)
Capacity:			1,750 riders per hour

Length:			4,882 ft
Height:			170 ft
Drop:			210 ft
Inversions:			0
Speed:			73 mph
Duration:			2:15
Max Vertical Angle:			65°
G-Force:			4.1
Elements:			170 ft tall Lift Hill with a 210 ft drop Hill with a 131 ft drop Hill with a 144 ft drop Hill with a 102 ft drop Hill with a 48 ft drop Hill with a 87 ft drop Hill with a 38 ft drop Hill with a 16 ft drop Hill with a 49 ft drop

Trains:			3 trains with 9 cars per train. Riders are arranged 4 across in a single row for a total of 36 riders per train.

Trivia:			In a freak accident during Apollo's Chariot media day on 3/30/1999, model Fabio was struck in the face by a goose while riding.

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