Carowinds (WLTX)- Carowinds is unleashing the Fury.
Fury 325 is the theme parks newest roller coaster.
It is dubbed the world's tallest and fastest giga coaster.
Fury 325 takes brave rides 325 feet high, that's about 20 feet taller than the Statue of Liberty. Riders are then taken down an 81 degree drop, reaching speeds up to 95 miles per hour.
Fury 325 was unveiled to the world at a ceremony in Carowinds Amusement Park Wednesday for the media.
FAST FACTS:
Fury is a 32- passenger open air train nearly 3.5 minutes to complete.
4,265 million pounds of steel used to build the ride.
60,000 hours needed for workers to complete installation.
15,500 high strength bolts that hold in place a total of 192 track elements that must fit precisely together end-to-end.
3,400 gallons of paint used.
Carowinds will have two of the 10 tallest rollercoasters in North America.
