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Roller Coaster: Oblivion
Amusement Park: Alton Towers (Alton, Staffordshire ST10 4DB UK)
Classification: Roller Coaster
Type: Steel - Sit Down
Status: Operating since 3/14/1998
Make / Model: Bolliger & Mabillard / Diving Machine
Designer: Ingenieur Büro Stengel GmbH
Capacity: 1900 riders per hour
 
Length: 1222' 
Height: 65' 
Drop: 180' 
Inversions: 0 
Speed: 68 mph 
Duration: 1:15 
Max Vertical Angle: 87 Degrees 
G-Force: 4.5 
Elements: 65' tall Lift Hill with a 180' drop at 87.0°
Tunnel
 
 
Trains: 7 cars. Riders are arranged 8 across in 2 rows for a total of 16 riders per car.
 Riders must be 56" or taller to ride.
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