Magnum is a traditional "out and back" coaster that features 5,106 feet of track that winds its way over Soak City and along the Lake Erie shoreline, giving riders an unparalleled view of the lake and the Cedar Point skyline. In 2007, the Magnum XL-200 was voted No. 5 in the "Best Steel Roller Coaster in the World" category in a poll conducted by Amusement Today.

In 19 seasons, Magnum has given 38,024,200 guests a ride to remember. In 2007 alone, 1,525,188 guests rode Magnum. Riders must be at least 48 inches tall. (Rider restraint system may not accommodate all guests of appropriate height.)

Year Opened 1989
Investment $8 million
Ride Manufacturer Arrow Dynamics, Clearfield, Utah

Physical Dimensions

Track Length 5,106 feet
Lift Height 205 feet
Vertical Drop 195 feet
Angle of Descent 60 degrees
Second Hill Height 157 feet
Third Hill Height 80 feet

Design

Model Out-and-back coaster
Structure Steel tubular track
Features Individual lap bars and seat belts
Three 618-foot-long tunnels with special effects

Time, Speed, Capacity

Time Approximately 2 minutes, 45 seconds
Speed Approximately 72 mph
Capacity Approximately 1,944 riders per hour

Vehicles

Coaches Six six-passenger coaches on each train
Three 36-passenger trains
Design Fiberglass coaches with lap bars and polyurethane wheels
Magnum XL-200 Magnum XL-200