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Goudurix
Goudurix_(Park_Asterix)_-_Onride_(720p)
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Park

Parc Astérix

Location

Plailly, Picardie, France

Status

Operating

Opened

30 April 1989

Manufacturer

Vekoma

Type

Steel Sit-Down

Model

Custom MK-1200

Riders per train

28

Lift/Launch system

Chain Lift Hill

Height

118 feet (36 meters)

Drop

108 feet (32.9 meters)

Top speed

56 mph (90.1 km/h)

Length

3116.83 feet (950 meters)

Duration

1:20

Inversions

7

Steepest drop

64 deg

Maximum G-Force

3.9G

Height Restriction

4 feet 4 inches (132 cm)

Goudurix is a Vekoma sit-down roller coaster located at Parc Astérix in Plailly, Picardie, France. It held the joint-record for the most inversions until the opening of Dragon Khan in 1995.

History[]

Various modifications have been made to the ride after it opened. In 2000, the train interiors were renovated. In 2007, theming was added to the station. In 2009, the ride was repainted. In Febuary 2013, it was announced that certain areas of the ride are to be retraced in an attempt to smooth the ride.

Design[]

Elements

Goudurix features a custom layout, with the track system manufactured by Vekoma. It is one of only two roller coasters with a Butterfly element, the other being Ninja at Six Flags Over Georgia.

Trains[]

7 cars per train. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 28 riders per train.

Location[]

Goudrix is located at the bottom of the park, facing Tonnerre de Zeus. The Batwing element over-looks the lake.

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