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{{articleabout|the vehicles from the ''Mario Kart'' series|the lorry-like objects found in various other games|[[Cart]]}}
[[Image:MK3D Mario.PNG|thumb|200px|right|[[Mario]] driving his '''Kart''' in ''[[Mario Kart 7]]''.]]
A '''Kart''' is a vehicle used in the [[Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'' series]]. They can come in various sizes and colors, generally regarding to certain character's size and color. The first appearance of the karts was in ''[[Super Mario Kart]]'' and consequently, they appeared in every ''Mario Kart'' game to ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' thus far. The appearance of the karts also changed considerably lately in each racing game, coming out in a variety of shapes and features. A key on every kart lies on its stats. Besides the appearance, each kart is identified by its stats, basically on their size, weight and speed. Thus, this means a character's kart is not essentially the same like the karts of the others.

The Karts also have presented in other game series and media such as in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]], comics, and toys.

==History==
===''Mario Kart'' series===
====''Super Mario Kart''====
For the first mainstream of the ''Mario Kart'' series, Karts appear in ''Super Mario Kart'' as simple Go-karts with frames of various colors, regarding to the character driving the vehicle. In game, the concept of "kart" is applied for the [[Extra Life|Extra Lives]] of a driver in [[Grand Prix]] mode. In case the player's characters lost a race from fifth place or lower, or attempting to retry the race, the character loses one kart (three to start) as a life. Losing all the karts quits the Grand Prix. However, it is possible to regain one life more by placing the same position three times in the row. 

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Image:MKMario.PNG|[[Mario]]
Image:MKLuigi.PNG|[[Luigi]]
Image:MKToadstool.PNG|[[Princess Peach]]
Image:MKYoshi.PNG|[[Yoshi]]
Image:MKBowser.PNG|[[Bowser]]
Image:DKJRMK.PNG|[[Donkey Kong Jr.]]
Image:MKTroopa.PNG|[[Koopa Troopa]]
Image:MKToad.PNG|[[Toad]]
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====''Mario Kart 64''====
[[Image:Kart MK64.png|frame|The Kart from ''[[Mario Kart 64]]''.]]
In ''[[Mario Kart 64]]'', Karts appear similar to ''Super Mario Kart'', having little changes from the 16 bit game. Both characters and Karts are classified by three classes of weights: light, medium and heavy. Lights are Karts that show a high speed but a fairly low endurance. Medium Karts show all-around traits, whereas Heavy Karts have high endurance but poor speed.

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Image:Red Kart.gif|[[Mario]]
Image:Mk64luigi.gif|[[Luigi]]
Image:Mk64peach2.jpg|[[Princess Peach|Peach]]
Image:Toadart.jpg|[[Toad]]
File:Yoshi - Mario Kart 64.png|[[Yoshi]]
Image:Mk64dk.gif|[[Donkey Kong]]
Image:Mk64bowser.gif|[[Bowser]]
Image:WarioKart64.jpg|[[Wario]]
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====''Mario Kart: Super Circuit''====
Karts shown in ''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]'' appear the same as in ''Mario Kart 64''. Their traits are similar to the karts shown before, which the vehicle is classified in accordance to its basic stats: Light for the Kart that shows high speed and low weight, Medium for the kart that shows a balanced ratio in speed and weight, and Heavy for the kart with great weight and low speed. In ''Mario Kart: Super Circuit'', the player can press {{button|gba|select}} to sound the horn.

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Image:MKSC_Mario.jpg|[[Mario]]
Image:MKLG.PNG|[[Luigi]]
Image:MKPC.PNG|[[Princess Peach]]
Image:MKTD.PNG|[[Toad]]
Image:MKYS.PNG|[[Yoshi]]
Image:MKDK.PNG|[[Donkey Kong]]
Image:MKWR.PNG|[[Wario]]
Image:MKBW.PNG|[[Bowser]]
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====''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!''====
In ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'', the basic models of the karts seen from ''Super Mario Kart'' to ''Mario Kart: Super Circuit'' are taken out. For the ''Mario Kart'' for the [[Nintendo GameCube]], the karts appear in new models and styles, most of them reflecting some character's special characteristics, such as Mario's kart, the [[Red Fire]], which it is a red and blue-colored all-terrain vehicle, rendering Mario's letter ''M'' emblem on its body and wheels. The design of the karts also are changed regarding the new concept "two racers in one vehicle" within the game. The karts have a seat on the front where a character drives the kart and a platform in the rear of the vehicle where the second character is able to use an [[item]] taken from the [[Item Box]]es. Just as in ''Mario Kart: Super Circuit'', in ''Double Dash!!'' the karts are split in three weight groups: Light, Medium and Heavy. The use of these karts is determined by the characters' weights;  therefore, while one of the two characters has a higher weight, characters use a kart within the Medium or Heavy weight class. Pairing both lightweight characters results in a vehicle used as a light kart. The [[Parade Kart]] breaks this rule, being usable for any character. The player can press the item button ({{button|gcn|X}}/{{button|gcn|Y}}) (without the rear character holding an item) to sound the horn, and the rear player makes a small pose.

Every kart has also its own stats. The kart's stats are qualified by the amount of stars on its acceleration, speed and weight. However, these stars can be misleading. In general, lightweight karts have a high acceleration but a fair low speed and endurance. Medium-weight karts have balanced stats, whereas heavyweight karts show a high top speed and endurance, and low acceleration. 

Despite that conventional-looking Karts are absent in ''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!'', the [[Toad Kart]] and the [[Toadette Kart]] greatly resemble a Standard Kart as seen in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]''.

There are twenty-one karts in all for this installment.

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Image:RedFire.jpg|[[Red Fire]]
Image:Greenfire.jpg|[[Green Fire]]
Image:Mkdd heart coach.jpg|[[Heart Coach]]
Image:BloomCoach.jpg|[[Bloom Coach]]
Image:Mkdd turbo yoshi.jpg|[[Turbo Yoshi]]
Image:Turbobirdo.jpg|[[Turbo Birdo]]
Image:GooGoobuggy.jpg|[[Goo-Goo Buggy]]
Image:Rattlebuggy.jpg|[[Rattle Buggy]]
Image:Toadkart.jpg|[[Toad Kart]]
Image:Toadettekart.jpg|[[Toadette Kart]]
Image:Mkdd koopa dasher.jpg|[[Koopa Dasher]]
Image:Parawing.jpg|[[Para-Wing]]
File:Mkdd dk jumbo.jpg|[[DK Jumbo]]
Image:Barreltrain.jpg|[[Barrel Train]]
Image:Mkdd koopa king.jpg|[[Koopa King]]
Image:Bulletblaster2.jpg|[[Bullet Blaster]]
Image:Wario car.PNG|[[Wario Car]]
Image:Waluigiracer.jpg|[[Waluigi Racer]]
Image:Piranhapipes.jpg|[[Piranha Pipes]]
Image:Boopipes.jpg|[[Boo Pipes]]
Image:Paradekartart.jpg|[[Parade Kart]]
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====''Mario Kart Arcade GP'' sub-series====
In ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP]]'' all the characters use a standardized model of the kart, appearing with rounded details and a solid building as opposed to many other previous ''Mario Kart'' games. 

However, in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP 2]]'' the characters have an option to choose a secondary kart made for them, rather similar to ''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!'' and ''Mario Kart DS''.

Just as ''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!'', all the karts are rated out by the amount of the stars for each aspect. Regarding to the character selected, he or she can be light, medium, or heavy, emphasizing one of these aspects for the vehicle available.

=====''Mario Kart Arcade GP''=====
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Image:MarioGP.jpg|[[Mario]]
Image:LuigiGP.jpg|[[Luigi]]
Image:YoshiGP.jpg|[[Yoshi]]
Image:WarioKartarcade.jpg|[[Wario]]
Image:PeachGP.jpg|[[Princess Peach|Peach]]
Image:ToadGP.jpg|[[Toad]]
Image:DonkeykongGP.jpg|[[Donkey Kong]]
Image:BowserGP.jpg|[[Bowser]]
Image:Pacman GP.jpg|[[Pac-Man]]
Image:Mspacman GP.jpg|[[Ms. Pac-Man]]
Image:Blinky.jpg|[[Blinky]]
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=====''Mario Kart Arcade GP 2''=====
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Image:MarioGP2.jpg|Mario's kart
Image:LuigiGP2.jpg|Luigi's kart
Image:PeachGP2.jpg|Peach's kart
Image:ToadGP2.jpg|Toad's kart
Image:YoshiGP2.jpg|Yoshi's kart
Image:DKGP2.jpg|Donkey Kong's kart
Image:WarioGP2.jpg|Wario's kart
Image:BowserGP2.jpg|Bowser's kart
Image:PacManGP2.jpg|Pac-Man's kart
Image:MsPacManGP2.jpg|Ms. Pac-Man's kart
Image:BlinkyGP22.jpg|Blinky's kart
Image:MametchiGP2.jpg|Mametchi's kart
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====''Mario Kart DS''====
Unlike what happened in ''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!'', the basic models of the karts reappear in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'', having the name of '''Standard Karts'''. These karts are redesigned, having white bumpers and a hood of different color palettes that matches the character's custom color. The decal of the character is shown over the hood, although the player can replace it for his or her own in the [[Mario Kart DS#Options|emblem maker option]]. Additionally, every character can select at least one of three vehicles (excluding [[Shy Guy]], having only his Standard Kart SG), exclusive for being rather different in design and stats than the character's Standard Kart. While a Standard Kart has plain stats, the other vehicles can have a high speed, acceleration or items ratio, depending on what the vehicle is made for. Every Kart is qualified by six ratings:
*'''Acceleration:''' The time for achieving the top speed. Lightweight karts like [[Yoshi]]'s Standard Kart YS have the highest acceleration rating. 
*'''Speed:''' The top speed level when a kart moves forwards. Most of the karts within the heavyweight class show the highest speed rating.
*'''Weight:''' The kart's endurance. When a kart has a higher weight, it is capable of knocking apart light karts.
*'''Drifting:''' The friction power of the kart when turns by [[Drift|powersliding]]. A high drifting rate makes the kart turn tighter. 
*'''Handling:''' The control over the vehicle in all type of terrains. The power of the [[Mini-Turbo]] caused by drifting also depends how high the kart's handling is.  
*'''Items:''' The variety of items to obtain in an [[Item Box]]. As the kart's item stat is high, the character can receive more rare items to use. The smaller the kart's wheels, the lower the meter is for the Items stat.

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File:MKDS-Mario Artwork.png|Standard Kart (Mario's)
File:MKDSBDasher.png|[[B Dasher]]
File:MKDSShootingStar.png|[[Shooting Star (kart)|Shooting Star]]
File:Poltergust4000.png|[[Poltergust 4000]]
File:MKDS Streamliner.PNG|[[Streamliner]]
File:Royale.png|[[Royale]]
File:MKDS Lighttripper.PNG|[[Light Tripper]]
File:MKDS Mushmellow.PNG|[[Mushmellow]]
File:MKDS 4WheelCradle.PNG|[[4-Wheel Cradle]]
File:MKDS Egg1.PNG|[[Egg 1]]
File:MKDS Cucumber.PNG|[[Cucumber]]
File:Rambirider.png|[[Rambi Rider]]
File:MKDS Wildlife.PNG|[[Wildlife]]
File:MKDS Tyrant.PNG|[[Tyrant]]
File:MKDS Hurricane.PNG|[[Hurricane]]
File:Wariobrute33.png|[[Brute]]
File:MDKS Dragonfly.PNG|[[Dragonfly (kart)|Dragonfly]]
File:MKDS Power flower.PNG|[[Power Flower (kart)|Power Flower]]
File:MKDS Light dancer.PNG|[[Light Dancer]]
File:MKDS Gold mantis.PNG|[[Gold Mantis]]
File:MKDS Zipper.PNG|[[Zipper]]
File:MKDS Banisher.PNG|[[Banisher]]
File:MKDS Dry bomber.PNG|[[Dry Bomber]]
File:ROBBLS.png|[[ROB-BLS]]
File:ROBLGS.png|[[ROB-LGS]]
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====''Mario Kart Wii''====
The Karts in ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' are once again redesigned with various details added than they appeared formerly. Similar to ''Mario Kart DS'', the typical go-karts receive the name of Standard Karts, and are classified according to the size of the vehicle, split in three groups: '''Standard Kart S''' for small-sized characters; '''Standard Kart M''' for medium size characters and '''Standard Kart L''' for large characters. Albeit weight classes are replaced for size classes, the general aspects of the karts are the same as appeared throughout the series.

*'''Speed:''' The level of the top speed. 
*'''Weight:''' The strength of the vehicle to knock apart others.
*'''Acceleration:''' The time to achieve the top speed.
*'''Handling:''' The control of the vehicle. 
*'''Drift:''' The friction power of the vehicle.
*'''Off-road:''' The speed of the vehicle over rough terrain.
*'''Mini-turbo:''' The power of the momentary speed burst after drifting or made a trick.

In addition, each racer can vary the kart's custom stats with the bonus points he or she has for each feature and select other five karts in the determined character's size.

Unlike their two-wheeled counterparts [[Bike]]s, Karts cannot perform wheelies. However, they can release a more powerful mini-turbo by drifting than a bike, depending how long the respective button is pressed.

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Image:MKWii_Mario.jpg|[[Standard Kart]]
File:BoosterSeat-BabyMario.png|[[Booster Seat]] (Baby Booster)
File:BlueFalcon-BabyMario.png|[[Blue Falcon]] 
File:CheepCharger-BabyMario.png|[[Cheep Charger]]
File:MiniBeast-BabyMario.png|[[Mini Beast]] (Concerto)
File:TinyTitan-BabyMario.png|[[Tiny Titan]] (Rally Romper)
File:Sprinter-Mario.png|[[Sprinter]] (B Dasher Mk. 2)
File:ClassicDragster-Mario.png|[[Classic Dragster]] (Nostalgia 1)
File:Daytripper-Mario.png|[[Daytripper]] (Royal Racer)
File:SuperBlooper-Mario.png|[[Super Blooper (kart)|Super Blooper]] (Turbo Blooper)
File:WildWing-Mario.png|[[Wild Wing]]
File:Jetsetter-Bowser.png|[[Jetsetter]] (Aero Glider)
File:Honeycoupe-Bowser.png|[[Honeycoupe]] (Dragonetti)
File:FlameFlyer-Bowser.png|[[Flame Flyer]]
File:Offroader-Bowser.png|[[Offroader]]
File:PiranhaProwler-Bowser.png|[[Piranha Prowler]]
</gallery></center>

====''Mario Kart 7''====
Karts make their most recent appearance in ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' for the [[Nintendo 3DS]], with the Standards having a similar design to their appearances from ''Mario Kart DS'' and ''Mario Kart Wii''. They are seen to have some new additions: they deploy gliders if a character is propelled in the air from a high place to help them glide, and when underwater, a propeller will appear at the back to help push the kart along. Players are able to customize their karts as well. Some Karts from previous installments also return in the game.

=====Kart Parts=====
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File:MK7 Toad-Standard Kart.png|Standard (Toad's)
File:MK7 Gold Kart.png|[[Gold Standard]] (Gold Kart)
File:MK7 Royal Ribbon.png|[[Birthday Girl]] (Royal Ribbon)
File:MK7 Bumble V.png|[[Bumble V]]
File:MK7 Growlster.png|[[Bruiser]] (Growlster)
File:MK7 Soda Jet.png|[[Soda Jet]]
File:MK7 B Dasher.png|[[B Dasher]]
File:MK7 Egg 1.png|[[Egg 1]]
File:MK7 Barrel Train.png|[[Barrel Train]]
File:MK7 Tiny Tug.png|[[Tiny Tug]]
File:MK7 Cact-X.png|[[Cact-X]]
File:MK7 Koopa Clown.png|[[Koopa Clown Car#Mario Kart series|Koopa Clown]]
File:MK7 Cloud 9.png|[[Cloud 9]]
File:MK7 Zucchini.png|[[Zucchini]] (Gherkin)
File:MK7 Blue Seven.png|[[Blue Seven]]
File:MK7 Bolt Buggy.png|[[Bolt Buggy]]
File:MK7 Pipe Frame.png|[[Pipe Frame]]
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====''Mario Kart 8''====
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The standard Kart is set to appear in the upcoming ''[[Mario Kart 8]]''. They have a similar appearance to the Standards from ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'', but this time they have a new addition for the anti-gravity, the wheels will go horizontal. Like in ''Mario Kart 7'', the players will be able to choose the bodies, wheels, and gliders for their karts. The Pipe Frame as well as several wheels and gliders return from ''Mario Kart 7'' with slightly different appearances.

In the upcoming ''Mario Kart 8'', the player can press the player icon on the {{button|wiiu|GamePad}} to sound the horn.

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File:MarioMK8.png|[[Mario]]'s Standard Kart.
File:LuigiMK8.png|[[Luigi]]'s Standard Kart.
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=====Kart parts=====
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<gallery widths="55px" heights="55px">
File:StandardKartBodyMK8.png|[[Standard Kart]]
File:LandshipBodyMK8.png|[[Landship]]
File:CatCruiserBodyMK8.png|[[Cat Cruiser]]
File:BadwagonBodyMK8.png|[[Badwagon]]
File:Mach8BodyMK8.png|[[Mach 8]]
File:BiddybuggyBodyMK8.png|[[Biddybuggy]]
File:PipeFrameBodyMK8.png|[[Pipe Frame]]
File:PrancerBodyMK8.png|[[Prancer]]
File:SneakerBodyMK8.png|[[Sneakart]]
File:SteelDiverBodyMK8.png|[[Steel Driver]]
File:SportsCoupeMK8.png|[[Sports Coupe]]
File:TrispeederBodyMK8.png|[[Trispeeder]]
File:CircuitSpecialBodyMK8.png|[[Circuit Special]]
File:Gold Standard.png|[[Gold Standard]]
</gallery>

===''Club Nintendo''===
===="Die Jagd nach dem Nintendo 64: Krawall im All"====
[[Image:KartsCN.jpg|thumb|left|Mario and [[Luigi]] driving karts in the ''Club Nintendo'' comic "Die Jagd nach dem Nintendo 64: Krawall im All".]]
In the ''[[Club Nintendo]]'' comic "[[Die Jagd nach dem Nintendo 64: Krawall im All]]", Mario and [[Luigi]] are seen driving karts in their mission to find a spaceship shaped like the [[Nintendo 64]]. They compete against [[Wario]] and [[Bowser]] and make another reference to the ''Mario Kart'' games by dropping [[Banana|Banana Peels]] and making them crash. The karts seen in this comic resemble those seen in the then-new ''Mario Kart 64''. Unlike their video game equivalents, though, they can also be turned into jet skis by pushing a button on their steering-wheels.

===''Mario Kirby Meisaku Video''===
A Kart makes an apperance resembling the one in ''Super Mario Kart'' in the Mario segment of the ''[[Mario Kirby Meisaku Video]]'' where Mario drives it during his pursuit of the mysterious thief [[Wario|W]]. Eventually, after being attacked by some monsters, he spins out near a vegetable garden.
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===''Super Mario-Kun''===
[[File:Kart SuperMarioKun.jpg|thumb]]
Karts are seen the Mario Kart adaptions of ''[[Super Mario-Kun]]''. The first time they appear, [[Mario]] races against other characters including [[Donkey Kong Jr.]] and [[Bowser]].
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===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
====''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' Trophy====
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| ''The famous racing karts from the ever-popular Mario Kart racing series come loaded for speed with three different engine sizes: 50, 100, and 150 cc. The karts' handling differs with the characters driving them, but all of them utilize Mario Kart standards like drift, jump, and turbo. They're extremely durable and impossible to total.''
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====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''====
Karts make a brief appearance in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. Unlike in ''Melee'', where they appear as trophies, they are obstacles for the [[Mario Circuit (stage)|Mario Circuit]] battle stage. All the karts are as seen in ''Mario Kart DS'', driven by red [[Shy Guy]]s competing a race, while characters carry out their battle there. The karts tend to pass in the road where contestants fight, dealing damage to anybody who makes contact with them. Characters can use their moves against karts to send them flying away. Unlike how they looked in ''Mario Kart DS'', Karts come in various colors, and their bumpers and emblems are colored differently as well.

===''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS''===
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Karts driven by Shy Guys will reappear in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' on the [[Rainbow Road (3DS)|Rainbow Road]] stage.

==Trivia==
*The Kart appears in [[Nintendo Monopoly]] under the name "''Mario Kart''", where it replaces Reading Railroad as a purchasable vehicle. It costs $200. There is also a [[Coin Block]]/[[Brick Block]] card that charges the player $150 for renewing their Kart license in the 2006 version, and only $50 in the 2010 version. The [[Question Block|? Block]] card in both versions allows the player to take a spin in the kart, which advances them to the ''Mario Kart'' space along with a $200 passing Go bonus.
*In the DS game ''[[wikipedia:Nintendogs|Nintendogs]]'', it is possible to find Mario, Peach, and Bowser Karts from ''Mario Kart DS'' which play the [[Mario Circuit#Mario Kart: Double Dash!!|Mario Circuit]], [[Peach Beach]], and [[Bowser's Castle (course)#Mario Kart: Double Dash!!|Bowser's Castle]] music from ''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!'', respectively, when used.
*Mario and Peach Karts also return in the 3DS game ''[[wikipedia:Nintendogs_%2B_Cats|Nintendogs + Cats]]'' while Yoshi Kart replaces Bowser Kart. When used, Mario, Peach and Yoshi karts play [[Mario Circuit#Mario Kart Wii|Mario Circuit]], [[Peach Gardens|DS Peach Gardens]], and [[Yoshi Falls|DS Yoshi Falls]] music from ''Mario Kart Wii'' respectively.
*In ''Mario Kart 7'' the Gold Standard's steering wheel is gold, but in first person view, it is black, unless the player has earned the Golden Steering Wheel.
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