Thorpe Park has shared a POV video of its new roller coaster, the UK’s tallest and fastest, and revealed its name – Hyperia.
Previously dubbed ‘Project Exodus’, the upcoming coaster will reach heights of 236 feet and speeds of more than 80 mph when it opens next year.
Hyperia will take the title of the UK’s tallest coaster from The Big One at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, which stands at 230 feet. Stealth at Thorpe Park is currently the UK’s fastest coaster.
On X, formerly known as Twitter, Thorpe Park confirmed that the new coaster is “themed around our fearless goddess ‘Hyperia’ – her story is yet to be told”.
The park also said the title Hyperia “has a double meaning” as it’s the name of “our fearless goddess, plus it is indeed a hypercoaster”.
Hypercoasters are full-circuit roller coasters built for height, speed and airtime with a height or drop measuring greater than 200 feet.
Thorpe Park’s plans to build a new coaster were approved by Runnymede Borough Council in November last year.
Consultancy firm Lichfields said in a planning statement: “The redevelopment will refresh the ride offer in this part of the resort and will deliver Thorpe Park Resort’s first roller coaster since The Swarm in 2012.”
UK’s tallest and fastest coaster
“The proposed roller coaster forms a crucial element of the resort’s post-Covid-19 recovery,” the planning statement added.
“Investment in the renewal and enhancement of rides and attractions is paramount if the resort is to sustain interest and remain competitive in the leisure and tourism market.”
Elsewhere, Alton Towers has started rebuilding its Nemesis coaster. Also, the park’s new indoor attraction, called ‘Project Horizon’, has been given the green light.
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Images courtesy of Merlin Entertainments
