Overview
- Six Flags Great Adventure officially revealed Bakunawa on Tuesday and said the Mack Rides project, code‑named Project Purple, is under construction for a 2027 debut.
- The ride’s core specs include a 382‑foot tower, 100 mph top speed, a 3,163‑foot course, three linear‑motor launches and a two‑minute, 17‑second ride time.
- Bakunawa will use two 20‑passenger trains with floorless, free‑spinning cars so each ride can rotate differently and deliver unique views and sensations.
- Six Flags claims Bakunawa will set six world records — including tallest and fastest spinning coaster, fastest inversion and first upside‑down launch — though enthusiasts and reporters say definitions and measurements for some claims are likely to be debated once testing begins.
- The coaster will serve as the signature attraction for the Boardwalk overhaul, replacing prior thrill footprints at the park and potentially reshaping regional visitation as construction and operational testing proceed.