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Coaster Stats
Maximum Speed 60mph
Lift Height 112'
First Drop Height 101'
Track Length 3675'
Inversions 4
Maximum G-force 6.5
Number of Trains up to 5
Number of Passengers/train 24
Ride Time 2:30
Builder Schwarzkoph
Date Opened 03/14/1998
Cost $5m

  

Taz Taz Taz
Taz Taz Loop 1 of 4
First Drop First drop Loop 3 of 4
First Drop Loop 3 of 4 Lift Hill
Taz from top of lift First drop from top of lift First drop from front seat
First drop A very twisted first drop A train rounds one of the many turns.

Originally called the Thriller and was operated as a traveling coaster throughout Germany. Built in 1986.
Named Taz's Texas Tornado when it opened at Astroworld in 1998.
Renamed to Texas Tornado for the 1999 season.
Closed in 2001 and 2002 due to issues with the restraints.

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