Fury 325 at Carowinds is regularly voted the best steel roller coaster in the world, and it has the resume to back it up – nine straight Golden Ticket wins for Best Steel Coaster.
Opened in 2015 and built by Bolliger & Mabillard, Fury 325 is a giga coaster that towers 325 feet over the Carolinas before unleashing a 95 mph dive back toward the earth.
Stats at a Glance
- Park: Carowinds (Charlotte, NC / SC border)
- Manufacturer: Bolliger & Mabillard (giga)
- Opened: 2015
- Height: 325 feet
- First drop: 320 feet at 81 degrees
- Top speed: 95 mph
- Length: 6,602 feet
- Inversions: 0
The Ride Experience
After a steady climb up the 325-foot lift, Fury 325 tips into a barely-sub-vertical 81-degree first drop that threads under a pedestrian bridge at 95 mph. From there it never lets up – a treble clef inversion-free layout of high-speed hills, an S-curve, and a low-to-the-ground finale that keeps the speed pinned all the way to the brakes.
Why Fury 325 Stands Out
Unlike record-chasers that peak on one drop, Fury 325 sustains its intensity across the entire 6,602-foot circuit. That relentless pacing, combined with B&M’s signature glass-smooth track, is why enthusiasts and casual riders alike rank it among the very best coasters anywhere.
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Fury 325 FAQs
How tall and fast is Fury 325?
Fury 325 stands 325 feet tall with a 320-foot first drop and reaches a top speed of 95 mph.
Does Fury 325 have any inversions?
No – Fury 325 is a non-inverting giga coaster built around speed, airtime, and sustained high-G turns rather than loops.
Where is Fury 325 located?
At Carowinds, which straddles the North Carolina / South Carolina border just south of Charlotte.
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