Six Flags Great America announced plans to debut one of the world’s steepest drops with the most inversions on a dive coaster. Wrath of Rakshasa, towering at 180 feet tall, features a cliffhanger hold, which suspends riders as they face straight down a 96-degree, beyond-vertical drop, before they plummet 171 feet.
“Six Flags Great America continues to push the limits of innovation and thrills, as we introduce the world’s steepest drop with the most inversions on a dive coaster,” said Park President John Krajnak. “Wrath of Rakshasa joins our already impressive lineup of record-breaking roller coasters and attractions at the park, demonstrating our commitment to delivering cutting-edge experiences for our guests.”
Wrath of Rakshasa highlights include:
- Three trains with three rows of passengers seated seven across;
- 3,239 feet of track;
- Thrilling anticipation while the ride vehicle pauses in a face-first cliffhanger hold before plummeting 171 feet;
- A beyond-vertical 96-degree drop,
- Five gravity-defying inversions;
- Speeds of nearly 67 miles per hour; and,
- Wrath of Rakshasa is a custom-designed dive roller coaster created by Bolliger & Mabillard.
Wrath of Rakshasa is scheduled to make its debut in 2025 in the County Fair section of the park across from the Demon roller coaster.