‘Fast and Furious’ Roller Coaster Coming to Universal Studios

(L-R) Don Omar, Tego Calderon, Gal Gadot, Sung Kang, Tyrese Gibson, and Vin Diesel from the action thriller 'Fast Five.' Courtesy of Jaimie Trueblood/The Universal Studios

Universal Studios Hollywood officials July 12 confirmed plans for a long-rumored outdoor roller coaster based on the “Fast and Furious” film franchise.

In a statement, theme park officials said the ride will be “equipped with a state-of-the-art ride system uniquely created to engulf guests within the dynamic ‘Fast and Furious’ universe.”