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Freedom on the Tracks
meets all Demands
"Formule X" at Drievliet Park (the
Netherlands): X-Car in action in a very Two dissimilar Brothers: X-Car and X-Train shoulder restraints. Freedom on the tracks was
compact layout
The meaning of “freedom” has many nuances in newly defined. The cleverly devised ergonomic hip
the roller coaster business. For the guests, it’s about restraints limit the guest’s free moving space only
adventure – for the technicians it’s more about beat- minimally. They do not interfere during boarding
ing the laws of gravity, centrifugal forces and friction while remaining visually attractive.
with consistently new developments. In the past, the As an individual vehicle with X-Seats, the X-Car
single vehicles in particular with their extraordinary has since featured a new dimension of ride comfort
maneuverability allowed exceptional ride elements and a whole new world of adventure as unique and
with nearly unlimited fun. However, the traditional spectacular ride layouts could be created on the
roller coaster train is also transforming in giant steps basis of this new technology. The X-Car taps these
and allowing itself the luxury of greater freedom. special vehicle features with an unheard-of intensity.
Maneuverable, flexible, unmistakable: Aside
X-Car: The established Innovator from the innovative X-Seat, there is a whole list of
X-Seat as Pioneer: Without exaggeration, the superbly combined elements that make the X-Car
X-Seat can be characterized as the pioneer for individual vehicles the adored illustrious stars of the
numerous “liberating” achievements on roller coaster roller coaster scene.
tracks. In 2003 for the first time ever, the new … Maneuverable: The X-Car is designed for minimal
development patented by Maurer Rides Munich al- radii (horizontally up to 3 m, vertically up to 2.5 m).
lowed riding upside-down and negative G’s without Its rear axle is flexibly supported similar to that of
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