Hyper & Giga Coaster: manufacturers, specs and reference projects
A tall, fast steel coaster focused on height, speed and airtime rather than inversions: hyper class from ~60 m, giga class from ~90 m. These are record-chasing anchor investments.
Our database currently lists 7 Hyper & Giga Coaster manufacturers & suppliers and 12 products in this category. The most documented include Intamin, Bolliger & Mabillard Consulting Engineers, Inc., Mack Rides, Martin & Vleminckx and S&S Worldwide. Suppliers are headquartered mainly in United States (2), Liechtenstein (1), Switzerland (1) and Germany (1). Between them they have 111 reference installations on file.
Typical products and sub-types: Hyper coasters, giga coasters, surf/stall-seat variants on hyper-scale layouts, mega coasters, tower-supported 'polercoaster' style machines.
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Hyper & Giga Coaster suppliers (7)
- Intamin (Liechtenstein)
Premium global manufacturer with one of the industry’s broadest current coaster portfolios, spanning launch, single-rail, surf, suspended, spinning, family, inversion, hyper/giga, wooden, indoor and multidimensional systems, plus water…
- Bolliger & Mabillard Consulting Engineers, Inc. (Switzerland)
Swiss engineering firm renowned for record-breaking hyper, giga and inverted steel coasters (e.g. Silver Star, Nemesis, Rapterra), designed for major destination parks worldwide.
- Mack Rides (Germany)
Historic German manufacturer with an 11-family current roller-coaster range covering YoungSTAR, family, mega, launch, Big Dipper, powered, inverted powered, hyper, Stryker and spinning platforms, alongside water and dark-ride systems.
- Martin & Vleminckx (Belgium)
Belgian-founded wood and hybrid coaster specialist (branded MV Rides) providing new wooden coasters, track retrofits and refurbishments for parks worldwide; also offers Thrillwheel, a branded observation-wheel flat ride.
- S&S Worldwide (United States)
US manufacturer (part of Sansei Technologies) known for launched steel coasters, free-fall drop towers and 4th Dimension coaster technology.
- Chance Rides LLC (United States)
US (Wichita, Kansas) manufacturer with 65 years in amusement rides — zero-emission lithium-battery C.P. Huntington trains, carousels in a range of sizes, guest-transport trams (including the new all-electric eTRAM), thrill rides…
- Vekoma Rides (Netherlands)
Major Dutch coaster and attraction manufacturer (part of Japan's Sansei Technologies) supplying family, mine train, motorbike, thrill, tilt, flying, indoor and custom coasters plus dark rides and suspended-track flying theaters…
Hyper & Giga Coaster products and specs (12)
- ART Engineering – Mega Coaster — ART Engineering
Flagship thrill coaster — vertical lift to ~60 m, speeds over 115 km/h, drop over 110°, named elements including Dive Loop, Immelmann Loop, and Lagoon Roll; single 12-seat cars.
~60 x 107 m; track ~841 m · ~1,200 pph
- Chance Rides – Hyper GT-X Coaster — Chance Rides LLC
Larger-format thrill coaster climbing to 100 ft, speeds up to 55 mph, extreme banked turns and negative G-force camelback hills; no published inversions, ~2-minute ride, conventional lift-hill design.
Track ~2,500 ft; layout ~284 x 504 ft; max height 100 ft; first drop 100 ft at 80° · 20 riders/train; max ~800 pph with 2 trains
- Bolliger & Mabillard – Giga Coaster — Bolliger & Mabillard Consulting Engineers, Inc.
B&M's most extreme steel coaster platform, published as 'rising more than 300 feet (90 m),' combining smooth accelerations, towering drops, and sustained airtime for record-breaking height and speed.
- Bolliger & Mabillard – Hyper Coaster — Bolliger & Mabillard Consulting Engineers, Inc.
High-speed, no-inversion coaster engineered for extended airtime, with drops published as 'over 200 feet (60 m).' Uses an innovative lap-bar restraint design intended to enhance the feeling of freedom.
- Intamin – Mega Coaster — Intamin
Offered with or without inversions, open-design trains, and alternative seating (wing, elevated, etc.).
- Intamin – Ultra Coaster — Intamin
Large-scale airtime coaster platform for high-speed custom layouts.
Custom layout; generic footprint not published
- MV Rides – Polercoaster® — Martin & Vleminckx
Steel coaster wrapping the track around a central pole/tower using MV Rides' patented 360° lift system, delivering 4-12 loops/dips/twists in a compact footprint relative to height (200-1,000 ft tall, 2,000-10,000 ft of track).
1,500+ pph
- Bolliger & Mabillard – Surf Coaster — Bolliger & Mabillard Consulting Engineers, Inc.
'One-of-a-kind airtime machine' with a new standing riding position (currently a single installation: Pipeline: The Surf Coaster, SeaWorld Orlando, 2023) and a proprietary restraint system built to maximize standing airtime.
- Intamin – Giga Coaster — Intamin
Intamin's flagship record-chasing platform: published heights "exceeding 91 meters" (~300 ft) and speeds "up to 180 km/h" (~112 mph), using a chain or fast-driven cable lift (up to 40 km/h).
- Mack Rides – Hyper Coaster — Mack Rides
Mack Rides' hyper-class platform, marketed for "towering drops, smooth speed, and unforgettable airtime moments" with an open-design train for unobstructed views.
- Mack Rides – Mega Coaster — Mack Rides
Configurable options include free-spinning final car, reversible rear car, onboard audio/LED lighting, and expanded seating.
- S&S Worldwide – Hyper Coaster — S&S Worldwide
Large-format steel coaster offered with a choice of drive method — traditional chain lift, LSM launch, or Air Launch.
Frequently asked questions
Who are the main Hyper & Giga Coaster manufacturers & suppliers?
We track 7 companies supplying Hyper & Giga Coaster, including Intamin, Bolliger & Mabillard Consulting Engineers, Inc., Mack Rides, Martin & Vleminckx and S&S Worldwide. The largest clusters are in United States (2), Liechtenstein (1), Switzerland (1) and Germany (1). 7 of them have documented reference installations, which is usually the best shortlist filter.
How much space is needed for Hyper & Giga Coaster?
3 of the 12 products in this category publish a footprint. Examples: ART Engineering – Mega Coaster — ~60 x 107 m; track ~841 m; Intamin – Ultra Coaster — Custom layout; generic footprint not published; Chance Rides – Hyper GT-X Coaster — Track ~2,500 ft; layout ~284 x 504 ft; max height 100 ft; first drop 100 ft at 80°. Space requirements vary with layout and theming, so treat published figures as a starting envelope and confirm with the supplier.
What throughput or capacity can Hyper & Giga Coaster products achieve?
3 products publish a capacity figure. Examples: ART Engineering – Mega Coaster — ~1,200 pph; MV Rides – Polercoaster® — 1,500+ pph; Chance Rides – Hyper GT-X Coaster — 20 riders/train; max ~800 pph with 2 trains. Throughput depends on vehicle count, dispatch interval and operations, so compare like with like.
Which Hyper & Giga Coaster suppliers have reference installations?
7 of the 7 suppliers have documented installations on file, 111 in total — for example Intamin (Time Rider Coaster Wheel – Gyeongju World, South Korea (2025)), Bolliger & Mabillard Consulting Engineers, Inc. (Batman: The Ride – Six Flags Great America, USA (1992)) and Mack Rides (Ghostly Manor – Paultons Park, United Kingdom (2025)). Ask the database for installations in a market comparable to yours.
What counts as Hyper & Giga Coaster, and what is classified elsewhere?
A tall, fast steel coaster focused on height, speed and airtime rather than inversions: hyper class from ~60 m, giga class from ~90 m. These are record-chasing anchor investments. Not included here: Tall coasters whose main feature is a launch → Launch Coaster. Tall coasters with inversions as the signature → Looping Coaster.
How do I shortlist a Hyper & Giga Coaster supplier?
Start from your venue type, available space and target audience, then filter by reference installations in a comparable market. Ask the database: describe your project and it returns the Hyper & Giga Coaster suppliers and products that fit, with specs and reference projects.