Red Force (roller coaster)
| Company type | Steel roller coaster |
|---|---|
| Industry | Amusement rides |
| Founded | April 7, 2017 |
| Headquarters | Salou, Catalonia , Spain |
| Products | Roller coaster |
| Parent | Ferrari Land (PortAventura World) |
Red Force is a giga roller coaster constructed from steel, located at Ferrari Land, part of PortAventura World in Salou, Catalonia, Spain. Produced by the Liechtenstein-based manufacturer Intamin, it began operations on 7 April 2017. Standing as Europe's sole Giga coaster, it reaches a height of and attains a maximum speed of . Between November 2024 and May 2025, Red Force was recognized as the tallest roller coaster globally, succeeding the closure of Kingda Ka and preceding the reopening of Top Thrill 2.
Ride experience
Upon departing the station, the coaster accelerates from a standstill to within 5 seconds, utilizing linear synchronous motors. The train then climbs a tall top hat element that rotates 90 degrees to the left, followed by a descent featuring another 90-degree turn, running parallel but in the opposite direction to the launch track. The ride finishes with a level brake run, includes a minor airtime hill, and concludes with the final braking section.
Trains
The attraction operates with two trains, each composed of three cars. Every car contains two rows, seating two passengers per row, allowing for a total of twelve riders per train. The estimated throughput is around 1,200 guests per hour.
Track
The steel track extends approximately in length and reaches a height of , characterized by dark grey rails supported by red structural elements.
Launch
Acceleration is achieved through linear synchronous motors powered by supercapacitors, propelling the trains from zero to in just 5 seconds. These supercapacitors efficiently store and discharge energy, minimizing peak electrical demand on the grid during each launch sequence.