how fast is rita at alton towers

Rita at Alton Towers is a launched steel roller coaster that accelerates riders from 0 to approximately 98.3 km/h (61.1 mph) in just 2.5 seconds. This intense launch propels riders rapidly into a high-speed experience with a top speed of about 61 mph. The ride includes high-speed corners and airtime hills within its figure-eight track layout, lasting about 25 seconds of high speed during the total ride duration of around 1 minute. The acceleration subjects riders to forces up to 4.7G, making it a thrilling and fast escape-themed ride in the Dark Forest section of the park.