http://www.lunaparknyc.com/about-us/the-cyclone-history.html The mother of America’s roller-coaster revolution, and the big momma of Coney Island. The 95 year old coaster starts with an 85 foot, 60 degree drop and then shakes, rattles and rolls through 6 turn-arounds and 8 more drops. After you get swept away by the world famous Cyclone, stop by our souvenir shop to prove to the world that you survived! Facts
Designed By: Vernan Keenan
Built by: Harry C. Baker
First Owners/Operators: Jack Irving & Rosenthal
Initial Investment: $175,000
Type of Ride: Compact Wood Twister
Height: 85 Feet (At highest peak)
Track Length: 2,640 Feet
Top Speed: 60 mph
Angle of Descent: 60 degrees
Trains: 2 – 24 passengers each
Ride Time: 1 minute, 50 seconds
TGround Dimensions: 75 ft x 500 ft
Number of 180 Degree Turns: 6
Number of Drops: 12
Changes of Direction: 16
Number of Track Crossovers: 18
Number of Elevation Changes: 27
Did You Know…
The Cyclone made its debut on June 26, 1927. The Cyclone was declared a New York City landmark on July 12, 1988. The Cyclone was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 26,1991. The Cyclone has the distinction of being the most copied roller coaster ever built with 7 "clones" currently operating throughout the United States, Europe and Japan. Emilio Franco, a mute since birth, regained his voice on the Cyclone, uttering his first words ever - "I feel sick!"
