Tonnerre de Zeus (Parc Astérix)

Facts

Achterbahn:	Tonnerre de Zeus
Freizeitpark:	Parc Astérix (Plailly, Picardie France)
Classification:	Achterbahn
Typ:	Hölzern - Sit Down
Status:	Operating since 1997
Hersteller:	Custom Coasters International, Inc.
Designer:	Dennis McNulty, Larry Bill

Länge:	1232.6 m
Höhe:	29.9 m
Inversionen:	0
Geschwindigkeit:	83.7 kph
Fahrzeit:	2:05
Elemente:	29.9 m tall Lift Hill Tunnel 572° Helix 256° Helix

Züge:	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.
	When the Tonnerre de Zeus opened, it had two blue trains. New trains were installed for the 2004 season. These new trains are red and blue.

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.

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