| Steel Venom Facts and
Figures |
| Physical Dimensions |
Height of track: 185 feet |
| Length of drop: 175 feet |
| Track length: 2,600 feet |
| Angle of track: 90 degrees |
| Angle of twist: 360 degrees |
| Top speed: 68 mph |
| Design |
Model: Single twist impulse coaster |
| Structure: U-shaped steel tubular track |
Features: 360-degree vertical twist
Linear
induction motor (LIM) |
| Color scheme: Periwinkle columns, bright
yellow track |
| Speed & Capacity |
Speed:
- First launch (forward) - approximately 55 mph
- Second launch (backward) - approximately 55 mph
- Third launch (forward) - approximately 68 mph
- Fourth launch (backward) - approximately 68 mph
- Fifth launch (forward) - approximately 62 mph
|
| Capacity: Approximately 950 passengers
per hour |
| Vehicles |
Coaches: Seven four-passenger coaches
One 28 passenger
train |
| Design: Steel coaches with individual shoulder
restraint and restraining belt |
| Color: Periwinkle seats, orange seatbacks
and yellow shoulder harnesses |
| Investment |
$8.5 million
|
| Ride Manufacturer |
Intamin AG (headquartered in Wollerau,
Switzerland) |
| Opening Date |
May 10, 2003 (Opening Day of Valleyfair's
2003 season) |
| Location |
Southeast corner of Valleyfair (near Challenge
Park) |
