Key Information
Land
Main Street Plaza
Attraction type
Roller coaster
Manufacturer
Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters
Model
Wooden Coaster
Height
70
Length
2600
Maximum Speed
40
Minimum height restriction
48
Opening Date
Thunderbolt holds the distinction of being the oldest roller coaster at any Six Flags park (in fact, it pre-dates the Six Flags chain itself). Originally known as Cyclone, it hits a top speed of 40 miles per hour as it races around a figure-eight circuit.