ABOUT THIS RIDE
What Afterburn is
Afterburn is an inverted coaster at Carowinds in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. Carowinds currently lists 68 rides and attractions in this directory.
Afterburn is listed as an inverted coaster: trains hang beneath the track with riders’ feet in the open. It opened in 1999 (about 27 years ago), built by Bolliger & Mabillard, with a published top speed of 100 km/h / 62 mph, a height of about 34 m / 112 ft, and about 900 m / 2953 ft of track, with 6 inversions.
Faster listed rides at Carowinds include Fury 325. It is the only inverted coaster listed here for Carowinds.
Useful names to open next on the Carowinds page include Fury 325, Copperhead Strike, Carolina Cyclone, Thunder Striker, and Surf Club Harbor.
On-ride footage is embedded on this page so you can see the layout before you queue. Opening times and closures still come from Carowinds.
What to expect
If Afterburn is a target ride, do it early or late on busy days. Front and back rows often feel different on coasters; use the POV when it is available to decide.
Check Carowinds on the day for opening status, queues, accessibility and any extra restrictions on Afterburn.
