Brooklyn adrenaline junkies are about to be hit by a thunderbolt — Coney Island’s newest thrill ride, that is.
The Thunderbolt, a recently completed roller coaster in Coney Island’s Luna Park, opened to the public Saturday.
The Thunderbolt sits where its original, wooden namesake dazzled riders from the 1920s to the 1980s. The 115-foot-tall roller coaster begins with a 90-degree vertical drop immediately followed by a loop. The ride runs for about two minutes and reaches 55 mph, according to a news release.
At $10 million, the roller coaster is part of the city’s plan to revitalize Coney Island’s historic amusement district. Since 2009, more than $140 million has been pumped into improving the area.
