The Chariot Roller Coaster at Cedar Point: Opened 2012

The Chariot is a steel roller coaster at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio. It opened to the public on May 26, 2012.

Key Stats

• Type: Steel – Dive Coaster (Bolliger & Mabillard)
• Height: 165 ft (50 m)
• Drop: 161 ft (49 m) at 90° (vertical)
• Speed: 60 mph (97 km/h)
• Track Length: 4,124 ft (1,257 m)
• Inversions: 1 (dive loop – first at Cedar Point)
• Duration: ~2 min 30 sec
• Capacity: 1,200 riders/hour
• Height Requirement: 48 in (122 cm)

Experience

The ride features a holding brake at the crest of the lift hill, suspending riders face-down for a few seconds before the vertical plunge. The dive loop provides a unique head-first inversion sensation. It's located in the "Gemini Midway" area, near the park's iconic Gemini racing coasters.

As of 2024, The Chariot is 12 years old and remains a popular mid-thrill attraction, bridging family coasters and the park's extreme lineup (Top Thrill Dragster, Millennium Force, Steel Vengeance).