The ride
Full Throttle is a steel launched roller coaster built by Premier Rides at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Six Flags Plaza, California, having opened to the public in 2013. After 13 seasons of operation it remains one of the defining attractions on the Six Flags Magic Mountain midway, drawing repeat riders who track every subtle change to its trains, restraints and station soundtrack.
On paper the ride is a serious thrill machine. It climbs 164 ft above the park before pitching forward into its first descent. Trains reach a top speed of 70.0 mph before the first turnaround, where the layout opens up into a sequence of lateral and vertical elements. In total the track stretches 220 ft, giving the experience a distinctly long-form feel rather than the punchy one-and-done character of many modern compact coasters. The layout includes 2 inversions, which is a notable count for any modern installation and a defining part of how the ride photographs from the queue. enthusiast trip-planning resources
Coasters from Premier Rides have a recognizable signature in track shaping, train design and the way transitions are paced. Riders familiar with other Premier Rides installations will pick up on the same DNA in Full Throttle's layout, particularly through its station design and the sound profile of the running gear.
Plan to ride Full Throttle early in the day or during the final hour before park close, when standby waits at Six Flags Magic Mountain typically drop. Because top speeds exceed 60 mph, secure loose articles before queuing — phones, hats and sunglasses are best left in a locker or zipped pocket. If sensitivity to inversions is a concern, request a back-row seat where the transitions feel smoother and the forces are distributed more evenly. Single-rider lines and early-entry ticketing programs, when available at Six Flags Magic Mountain, are usually the fastest ways to get repeat rides on a busy day. broader coaster community archives
In CoasterVault's ranking tables, Full Throttle currently appears in our 48th position for fastest coasters, 65th position for tallest coasters, 132nd position for most inversions lists, reflecting where its core stats place it among operating coasters in the United States. These rankings move whenever a new installation opens, so the position should be read as a snapshot rather than a permanent record.