Ride Carowinds' Fury 325, world's tallest giga coaster

Officials at Carowinds amusement park in Charlotte, North Carolina, released video of the first test run of Fury 325 from a rider's point of view.

According to WSOC-TV, the coaster was tested Wednesday afternoon.

Debuting this spring, Fury 325 will be the world's tallest and fastest giga coaster.

The thrill ride stands 325 feet tall with an 81 degree initial drop and reaches speeds of 95 mph.

Fury 325 is part of a planned $50 million multiyear expansion at the Charlotte amusement park.

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