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Ferrari Land entering testing phase ahead of April launch
POSTED 28 Sep 2016 . BY Tom Anstey
The vertical accelerator will allow visitors to experience first-hand some of the sensations of driving a Formula 1 racing car Credit: PortAventura
PortaVentura has unveiled the latest development in construction of Europe’s first Ferrari Land theme park, with the continent’s tallest rollercoaster now in its testing phase.

Construction on the park is also entering its final phase, with main building work already completed and the park’s larger scale attractions, such as the circuit and the simulator area, also nearing completion.

Former Formula 1 driver and current Ferrari test driver Marc Gené, who is an ambassador for the park, said at a special event celebrating the landmark that Ferrari Land offered the chance to discover “ the legendary spirit of Ferrari,” adding that attractions like the vertical accelerator will allow visitors to experience first-hand some of the sensations of driving a Formula 1 racing car.

The PortaVentura addition has already announced an opening date of 7 April 2017. The 60,000sq m (646,000sq ft) Ferrari Land will be centred around its vertical accelerator rollercoaster, which will become the tallest in Europe at 112m (367.5ft), exceeding PortAventura’s own Shambhala for the impressive record.

Global design practice PGAV – in collaboration with Ferrari and PortAventura – is behind the design of Ferrari Land. Ferrari has played an active role in the development, overseeing the €100m (£86m, US$112m) project, ensuring finer details such as using the exact shade of red – a Ferrari trademark – for the rollercoaster. Theming will be very strong throughout the park, blending traditional Italian culture with the Ferrari brand and its history.

Ferrari’s theme park plans go beyond PortaVentura, with the brand saying last year when it filed for its IPO that is was looking at opening “one theme park in each of the main geographic areas where we operate, including North America and Asia.”
The PortaVentura addition has already announced an opening date of 7 April 2017, with the 60,000sq m (646,000sq ft) Ferrari Land will be centred around its vertical accelerator rollercoaster Credit: PortAventura
Global design practice PGAV – in collaboration with Ferrari and PortAventura – is behind the design of Ferrari Land Credit: PortAventura
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  Ferrari Land hits halfway point as Portaventura gears up for 2017 opening


A year on from breaking ground on Europe’s first Ferrari theme park, Portaventura has offered an update on the project, coinciding with the symbolic placement of the Ferrari shield on its record-breaking launch coaster.
  Ferrari Land: New details revealed for upcoming park and 112mph vertical coaster


Ferrari Land, the highly anticipated branded zone set to open at PortAventura in 2017, will boast a twin drop tower ride and a Formula 1 race course attraction, as well as its record- breaking race car-themed vertical accelerator.
  PortAventura breaks ground on Europe's first Ferrari Land


PortAventura has broken ground on its new Ferrari-branded expansion, the first Ferrari Land to come to Europe.
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Ferrari Land entering testing phase ahead of April launch
POSTED 28 Sep 2016 . BY Tom Anstey
The vertical accelerator will allow visitors to experience first-hand some of the sensations of driving a Formula 1 racing car Credit: PortAventura
PortaVentura has unveiled the latest development in construction of Europe’s first Ferrari Land theme park, with the continent’s tallest rollercoaster now in its testing phase.

Construction on the park is also entering its final phase, with main building work already completed and the park’s larger scale attractions, such as the circuit and the simulator area, also nearing completion.

Former Formula 1 driver and current Ferrari test driver Marc Gené, who is an ambassador for the park, said at a special event celebrating the landmark that Ferrari Land offered the chance to discover “ the legendary spirit of Ferrari,” adding that attractions like the vertical accelerator will allow visitors to experience first-hand some of the sensations of driving a Formula 1 racing car.

The PortaVentura addition has already announced an opening date of 7 April 2017. The 60,000sq m (646,000sq ft) Ferrari Land will be centred around its vertical accelerator rollercoaster, which will become the tallest in Europe at 112m (367.5ft), exceeding PortAventura’s own Shambhala for the impressive record.

Global design practice PGAV – in collaboration with Ferrari and PortAventura – is behind the design of Ferrari Land. Ferrari has played an active role in the development, overseeing the €100m (£86m, US$112m) project, ensuring finer details such as using the exact shade of red – a Ferrari trademark – for the rollercoaster. Theming will be very strong throughout the park, blending traditional Italian culture with the Ferrari brand and its history.

Ferrari’s theme park plans go beyond PortaVentura, with the brand saying last year when it filed for its IPO that is was looking at opening “one theme park in each of the main geographic areas where we operate, including North America and Asia.”
The PortaVentura addition has already announced an opening date of 7 April 2017, with the 60,000sq m (646,000sq ft) Ferrari Land will be centred around its vertical accelerator rollercoaster Credit: PortAventura
Global design practice PGAV – in collaboration with Ferrari and PortAventura – is behind the design of Ferrari Land Credit: PortAventura
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PortAventura's Ferrari Land sets official opening date


PortAventura has revealed the official opening date for its Ferrari Land attraction, with the theme park addition coming to the Spanish resort on 7 April 2017.
Ferrari Land hits halfway point as Portaventura gears up for 2017 opening


A year on from breaking ground on Europe’s first Ferrari theme park, Portaventura has offered an update on the project, coinciding with the symbolic placement of the Ferrari shield on its record-breaking launch coaster.
Ferrari Land: New details revealed for upcoming park and 112mph vertical coaster


Ferrari Land, the highly anticipated branded zone set to open at PortAventura in 2017, will boast a twin drop tower ride and a Formula 1 race course attraction, as well as its record- breaking race car-themed vertical accelerator.
PortAventura breaks ground on Europe's first Ferrari Land


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