On July 9, 2026, Six Flags Over Texas flipped the switch on the most record-shattering roller coaster the dive-coaster world has ever seen. Tormenta Rampaging Run isn’t just tall — it rewrites six world records in a single ride and invents an entirely new category doing it: the giga dive coaster.
Because it’s a brand-new ride type, the numbers get thrown around a lot online, and some of them, including how many inversions it actually has, have been reported inconsistently. Below is the full, verified breakdown: exact stats, the corrected inversion count, what’s known (and not known) about the g-forces, how Tormenta stacks up against SheiKra, Griffon, and Valravn, which row to sit in, and everything you need to plan a ride.
Quick Answer
Tormenta Rampaging Run is a Bolliger & Mabillard giga dive coaster at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington. It stands 309 feet tall, drops 285 feet at a beyond-vertical 95° angle, hits 87 mph, and runs 4,199 feet of track with 4 inversions in about 2 minutes 54 seconds. It opened July 9, 2026, as the world’s first coaster to combine giga-coaster height (300–399 ft) with dive-coaster mechanics, and it’s included with general park admission.
How Many Inversions Does Tormenta Have?
Tormenta Rampaging Run has four inversions, not five. Early coverage (including earlier versions of this article) cited five, but the ride’s official record listing, Wikipedia, and Coasterpedia all confirm four: the record-setting 218-foot Immelmann right off the first drop, the record-setting 179-foot vertical loop that follows, a third inversion that flows out of the loop, and a final, smaller inversion just before the train rolls into the mid-course brake run.
That confusion is easy to understand — the ride also includes a near-vertical stall and a cutback maneuver around the first-drop tower that aren’t technically inversions but feel just as disorienting. The two records that matter most, though, aren’t about the total count: they’re the tallest Immelmann ever built and the tallest vertical loop ever built, both on this one layout.
The 95-Degree Drop, Explained
A 90° drop is straight down. Tormenta’s first drop goes 5 degrees past that, at 95° beyond vertical, so riders are tipped slightly backward over the edge before release — staring not just down, but past-vertical down. Dive coaster models are built specifically around this moment: the train stops right at the crest and holds for about three seconds before the floor drops out.
The drop itself covers 285 feet, which Six Flags and B&M both list as the longest beyond-vertical drop ever built on a roller coaster, and it’s the specific element that pushed Tormenta past the 300-foot mark and into new giga-coaster territory for the dive-coaster category.
Tormenta Rampaging Run: Full Stats
Height: 309 feet. Drop: 285 feet at 95°. Top speed: 87 mph. Track length: 4,199 feet. Inversions: 4. Ride time: approximately 2 minutes 54 seconds. Manufacturer: Bolliger & Mabillard (B&M), Dive Coaster model. Trains: three trains, three cars each, eight riders across per row, for 24 riders per train. Minimum height to ride: 48 inches; maximum 78 inches. Restraints: over-the-shoulder vest-style plus a chest piece.
Six world records are tied to this layout: tallest dive coaster (309 ft), fastest dive coaster (87 mph), longest dive coaster (4,199 ft), first-ever giga dive coaster, tallest Immelmann inversion (218 ft), and tallest vertical loop (179 ft).
How Many G’s Does Tormenta Pull?
Neither Six Flags nor B&M has published an official g-force figure for Tormenta Rampaging Run as of this writing, which is why you’ll see riders and forums guessing rather than citing a number. Post-opening reviews echo the same gap: writers describe strong positive g’s transitioning into the record Immelmann and a moment of weightlessness at its apex, but none report a measured figure.
For context, other B&M dive coasters run in a similar range: SheiKra, Griffon, and Valravn are generally cited around 4 G, while Oblivion tops out near 4.5 G on its more compact layout. Given Tormenta’s taller loop and Immelmann, expect it to sit in that same 4–4.5 G neighborhood at its most intense points, though that’s an estimate based on comparable B&M models, not a confirmed spec. If you ride it, you can log your own numbers with an accelerometer app and see how it stacks up against the rest of the dive-coaster lineup.
Best Row to Sit In on Tormenta
Row matters more on a floorless dive coaster than on most rides. The front row gives you the clearest view over the 95° edge during the three-second hold and the most direct wind and speed sensation on the way down. The back row gets pulled through the drop and inversions with extra whip, which reviewers have compared to going over a waterfall in a barrel.
If you want the single most talked-about seat, look for the outside edge of the third row on either side: it delivers the full hanging, feet-dangling sensation through the drop without the longer hang time front-row riders get at the crest. Front-center is the smoothest option if vibration bothers you, since it sits closest to the train’s center of mass.
How Tormenta Compares to Other B&M Dive Coasters
Before Tormenta, the dive-coaster height record climbed steadily: SheiKra (Busch Gardens Tampa, 2005) at 200 feet, Griffon (Busch Gardens Williamsburg, 2007) at 205 feet, and Valravn (Cedar Point, 2016) at 223 feet. Tormenta clears Valravn, the previous record holder, by roughly 86 feet — a jump reviewers have called the biggest single leap in the dive-coaster category’s history rather than an incremental record.
It also breaks from the format in ride count: SheiKra has one inversion, Griffon has two, Valravn has three, and Tormenta has four, including the two record-setting elements. Early reviews rank it near the top of Six Flags Over Texas’ entire lineup, with no major reports of rough tracking, though the ride’s design — like most dive coasters — still includes a mid-course brake run that briefly kills momentum between the two halves.
Rancho de la Tormenta: The Themed Area
The ride anchors a new themed section, Rancho de la Tormenta, built in the park’s Spain/Mexico area around the running-of-the-bulls tradition — a rustic Spanish village where, in the park’s telling, the bull named Tormenta is the hero rather than the threat. The theming extends through the queue and plaza, so the walk-up and wait are part of the experience rather than just a line for the main event.
Wait Times and Tips to Skip the Line
As Six Flags Over Texas’ marquee 2026 debut, Tormenta draws crowds: weekend waits have topped two hours in its first season, with the midafternoon stretch typically the longest and most exposed to sun. Riding at park opening or in the last hour before close, when the standby line is shortest, is the most reliable way to avoid a long wait without paying extra.
Fast Lane passes let you bypass the standby line for an upcharge and are worth considering if you’re visiting on a weekend or holiday. The ride runs multiple trains when demand is high, so throughput improves once the park is past its opening rush.
Planning Your Visit
Tormenta Rampaging Run is included with general park admission at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington, Texas — no separate upcharge to ride, though Fast Lane passes are available if you want to skip the standby line. Riders must be between 48 and 78 inches tall.
Six Flags parks run seasonal operating calendars that shift week to week, and ticket pricing is tiered across single-day tickets, season passes, and memberships (memberships also bundle parking). Because hours and prices change throughout the year, check the official Six Flags Over Texas site for the current calendar, ticket options, and parking rates before you plan a visit.
Tormenta Rampaging Run stats and records FAQs
How many inversions does Tormenta Rampaging Run have?
Four: a record-setting 218-foot Immelmann, a record-setting 179-foot vertical loop, and two additional inversions that follow before the mid-course brake run. Some early coverage mistakenly reported five.
How tall is Tormenta Rampaging Run?
309 feet, making it the tallest dive coaster in the world and the first coaster to combine giga-coaster height with dive-coaster mechanics.
How fast does Tormenta Rampaging Run go?
87 mph, reached during the 285-foot first drop — the fastest speed of any dive coaster built to date.
What is the height requirement for Tormenta?
Riders must be between 48 and 78 inches tall to ride.
How many g’s does Tormenta Rampaging Run pull?
Six Flags and B&M haven’t published an official figure. Based on comparable B&M dive coasters like SheiKra, Griffon, and Valravn, expect roughly 4 to 4.5 G at the most intense points.
What row should I sit in on Tormenta?
Front row for the clearest view and most direct speed sensation, back row for extra whip through the inversions, or the outside edge of the third row for the strongest floorless, hanging sensation on the drop.
Do I need a separate ticket to ride Tormenta Rampaging Run?
No. It’s included with general Six Flags Over Texas admission; Fast Lane is an optional paid upgrade to skip the standby line.
How long is the wait for Tormenta Rampaging Run?
Weekend waits have topped two hours in its first season, especially midafternoon. Riding near park opening or close, or using Fast Lane, cuts the wait significantly.
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