El Toro at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey is one of the most respected wooden coasters ever built, famous for violent ejector airtime that lifts riders clean out of their seats.
Opened in 2006 and built by Intamin using precision prefabricated track, El Toro charges down a 76-degree first drop – one of the steepest on any wooden coaster.
Stats at a Glance
- Park: Six Flags Great Adventure, New Jersey
- Manufacturer: Intamin (prefabricated wooden)
- Opened: 2006
- Height: 181 feet
- First drop: 176 feet at 76 degrees
- Top speed: 70 mph
- Length: 4,400 feet
The Ride Experience
El Toro’s prefab track is glassier than traditional wood, which lets it deliver a relentless string of airtime hills at high speed. The first drop and the rapid-fire camelbacks that follow produce some of the strongest ejector air in the world.
Why El Toro Is Legendary
Most wooden coasters trade intensity for rattle as they age. El Toro’s engineered track keeps it smooth while punching far above what riders expect from wood – earning it a permanent spot near the top of wooden-coaster rankings.
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El Toro FAQs
How tall and fast is El Toro?
El Toro stands 181 feet tall and reaches 70 mph.
Why is El Toro famous?
For its extreme ejector airtime and a 76-degree first drop, unusually steep for a wooden coaster.
Who built El Toro?
Intamin, using prefabricated wooden track for a smoother, faster ride.
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