CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- A new coaster at Carowinds got its first roll out Thursday.

Park officials say the ride is going through a "rigorous and methodical testing phase," that is set to go on for weeks. They say next week they plan to begin testing the first launch. Two other trains are expected to arrive within the next two weeks from Germany.

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Ride Info: 

Coaster Type: Double Launch coaster
First Launch: From 0 to 42 mph in 2.5 seconds
Second Launch: From 35 mph to 50 mph in 2 seconds
Track Length: 3,255 feet – more than half a mile
Number of Inversions: 5
Duration: 2 minutes, 24 seconds
Amount of Steel Used: 530 tons
Ride Manufacturer: MACK Rides GmbH & Co KG, Waldkirch, Germany