Tonnerre de Zeus (Parc Astérix)

Facts

Roller Coaster:			Tonnerre de Zeus
Amusement Park:			Parc Astérix (Plailly, Picardie, France)
Classification:			Roller Coaster
Type:			Wood - Sit Down
Status:			Operating since 1997
Builder:			Custom Coasters International, Inc.
Designer:			Dennis McNulty, Larry Bill
Maps:			Bing Maps (Road) · Bing Maps (Satellite) · Google Maps (Road) · Google Maps (Satellite)

Length:			1232.6 m
Height:			29.9 m
Inversions:			0
Speed:			83.7 km/h
Duration:			2:05
Elements:			29.9 m tall Lift Hill Tunnel 572° Helix 256° Helix

Trains:			2 trains with 7 cars per train. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 28 riders per train.
Built by:			Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters, Inc.

Etymology:			"Tonnerre de Zeus" is French for "Thunder of Zeus".
Theme:			In Greek mythology, Zeus was the king of gods, and is associated as being a weather god. His weapon was a thunderbolt, which he hurled at those who displeased him.
Facts:			When the Tonnerre de Zeus opened, it had two blue trains. For the 2004 season two new trains were purchases -- one red and one blue.

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