_koppen Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 (edited) Il Tempo Extra Gigante will be the first coaster in Hunderfossen Familiepark. The coaster is inspired by the most succesful Norwegian movie of all time, Flåklypa Grand Prix (1975), more specifically the iconic race car "Il Tempo Gigante" The train was hand-built by car enthusiasts in Munich. Hunderfossen has been the home of the full-scale promotional model of Il Tempo Gigante for many years, so it was really about time to make a coaster out of it. Ride manufacturer: Zierer Ride length: 550 metres Ride height: 25 metres Ride duration: 1 min 30 sec Top speed: 65 km/h Max. G: 3.5 Max. banking: 72 degrees Steepest drop: 45 degrees Number of riders: 14 Opening date: May 24, 2014 Source Edited May 5, 2014 by _koppen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scbt Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Wow! That train looks absolutely spectacular! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodie Warrior Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 That train is freaking awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dropzonefan Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Totally sick lookin train!.. And intense ride too!. Just look at the amount of Gs you pull!.. 3.5?!?.. For that small a ride??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropical7 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Great coaster! I like the backstory to a classic, I look forward to riding it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking86 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 That train looks amazing, and the theme fits perfectly to a rollercoaster! Apparently the train will have sound and smoke effects to match the car in the movie, as can be seen in the video clip below. Sounds awesome! One of the greatest films of all time in Norwegian film industry... [youtu_be] [/youtu_be] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gisco Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Cool theming to the train. Hope it stays that way and doesn't end up like Top Thrill Dragster and have part of it removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking86 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Hunderfossen have posted some vehicle facts to their website: http://www.hunderfossen.no/artikkel/les/487/7_Park+Norges+St%C3%B8rste+Nyhet+-+Il+Tempo+Extra+Gigante+/ Bredde, front: 187 cm Bredde, hekk: 223 cm Radarhøyde: 235 cm Passasjerer: Max 14 Vekt (tom): 6500 kg Bremser: Magnetiske Motor: 180 KWH Ettertenning: Ja! Which translates to the following: Width, front: 187 cm Width, rear: 223 cm Radarheight: 235 cm Passengers: Max 14 Weight (empty): 6500 kg Brakes: Magnetic Engine: 180 KWH Engine backfire: Yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rctneil Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Very nice looking train. Loved a lot of the newer well themed trains that have been seen of late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal1br3tto Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Yeah, that's one awesome train. I see it's a Zierer, so that explains why it makes me think of Verbolten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDG Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Looks like a clone of the one at Schwaben Park, which is a Rollerskater on steroids. http://rcdb.com/8642.htm#p=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillerman1 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 That's an absolutely beautiful looking train of what I'd say is on par with Disney quality if it all plays out accordingly. LOVE it! I couldn't help but think of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang when I saw it. Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerstlaueringvar Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Kind of Gerstlauerish lol. Zierer did a great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 That's an absolutely beautiful looking train of what I'd say is on par with Disney quality if it all plays out accordingly. LOVE it! I couldn't help but think of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang when I saw it. Thanks for sharing! Well damn, there's an idea for a future coaster and theme, Mark! I also love the look of the train and the layout is perfect for a family coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gisco Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Looks like it will be a cool family coaster. Hope they will theme the area to match the cool looking trains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midgetman82 Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 That train and coaster style looks super cool! Those tracks always looked to pull an immense amount of g's from how fast they seem to take those turns! I just hope there aren't too many parts too loose to cause them to come sailing off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_koppen Posted March 19, 2014 Author Share Posted March 19, 2014 Update! I've heard that the ride will only have one train. Still it has a switch track, so they should be able to add another one later, if they need. Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loefet Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Looks really nice, unfortunately I won't be riding it any time soon, even if it's close by in Norway About the switch-track, they might just want a proper maintenance area, so I actually doubt that we will see more than one train on it, still thinks that it might be plenty with just one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptor6 Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 The coaster seems to be coming together quite nicely. I love the theming on the train! We need more of these unique family coasters in the States. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_koppen Posted March 21, 2014 Author Share Posted March 21, 2014 Looks really nice, unfortunately I won't be riding it any time soon, even if it's close by in Norway About the switch-track, they might just want a proper maintenance area, so I actually doubt that we will see more than one train on it, still thinks that it might be plenty with just one. I asksed the park, it will start with one train, but there is the possibility of adding another one if there is a demand for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_koppen Posted April 7, 2014 Author Share Posted April 7, 2014 So far there is only a photo of the ass on the train, but still LOOK AT THAT! Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Wow! That's awesome looking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linearinduction Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Thanks for the Update _Koppen! The red and dark green looks really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBrylczyk Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Holy schnikes that's a sweet lookin' train! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaster1227 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 That is one gorgeous contraption! And it looks like it'll be a fun coaster too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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