Titan is a massive steel hypercoaster located within the Texas section of the park. One of the largest roller coasters ever built by any Six Flags park, Titan stands a towering 245 feet above the ground and reaches speeds of 85 mph. The first drop takes riders into an underground tunnel, making the first drop a total of 255 feet. The ride was created by the now-defunct Swiss coaster creator Giovanola for the park’s 40th anniversary at an estimated $25 million.
Titan features a lengthy “floater” airtime hill and two intense helixes, the second of which is notorious for causing some riders to feel light-headed due to the sustained G-forces. Since the ride’s opening, the park increased its midcourse braking to slow the train in order to reduce the speed and G forces of the ride’s second half. The on-ride photo takes your picture near the end of the second helix, ensuring you’ll be at your worst for your keepsake.
Titan has an almost identical layout as the Goliath coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain in California. The differences include Titan being 10 feet taller and having an additional helix before the midcourse brake where Goliath simply has an upward turn into the brake.
Check out our Titan Turns 20: A Look Back article for a retrospective look at the ride’s conception, construction, and legacy.
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