Editing Mach 8

{{kart infobox
|image=[[File:MKT Icon Mach8.png|200px]]<br> The Mach 8 in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]''
|strong=Speed, Weight (MK8)<br>Weight, Traction (MK8D)
|weak=Acceleration, Traction (MK8)<br>Acceleration, Handling (MK8D)
|appears_in=''[[Mario Kart 8]]'', ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' ([[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] cameo), ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]''}}

The '''Mach 8''' is a [[kart]] from the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series. It resembles both a jet with a turbine-shaped grille in the front and the Formula One cars of the 1950s, having a color combination reminiscent of the blue and yellow OSCA Tipo G 4500 with a more intense blue color while sporting a yellow racing stripe and tailfin. Probably because of that, it is represented in the artworks of ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' with [[Slim (tire)|Slim tires]]. The emblem is located on the hood and either side of the tailfin.

==History==
===''Mario Kart'' series===
====''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''====
The Mach 8 debuts in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' as a kart body. It is a midweight component that offers good speed, but has below average acceleration and poor traction. The front and back of the body illuminate when the body goes into [[anti-gravity]] mode. The kart itself shares the same exact stats with the [[Sports Coupe]], [[Circuit Special]], [[Gold Standard]], [[B Dasher]], and [[P-Wing (kart)|P-Wing]]. The engine is supercharged, resembling a flat-twelve from a {{wp|Ferrari Testarossa}}, and can also be heard when the kart is moving.

CPU-controlled [[Luigi]] may occasionally use this vehicle body, often paired with the [[Slim (tire)|Slim tires]]. In fact, Luigi's main artwork also depicts him driving the Mach 8. In ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'', CPU Yoshi and Birdo are also seen occasionally using this body, both with the [[Slim (tire)|Slim tires]]. [[Link|Champion's Tunic Link]] uses this vehicle as well but is equipped with the [[Triforce Tires]] instead.

While the Mach 8 is a starting vehicle body in ''Mario Kart 8'', in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' it must be unlocked by collecting [[coin]]s. Its stats have also changed to slightly boosting weight and traction, while slightly lowering acceleration and handling. It shares stats with only the [[Sports Coupe]] and [[Inkstriker]].

====''Mario Kart Tour''====
The Mach 8 returns in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' where it is classified as a Super kart. It uses the [[Slim (tire)|Slim]] tires from ''Mario Kart 8'' and ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''. The Mach 8 increases the duration of [[Slipstream]] boosts and the number of points earned for performing Slipstreams.

The game introduces a koinobori-styled variant called the [[Karp Kart]] and a black and flame-styled variant called the [[Mach 8-R]], both of which are classified as High-End karts. The Mach 8 has been regularly available in pipes and appears in the Daily Selects lineup.

===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
Luigi's Mach 8 appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' as an Advanced-type support [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] that takes up two support slots. When the spirit is used in certain spirit battles, the screen will never flip upside down. The spirit's puppet fighter is [[Luigi]] on the [[Mario Circuit (Super Smash Bros. for Wii U)|Mario Circuit]] stage; during the spirit's assigned battle, every fighter is under the effect of high gravity. The enemy can deal damage by simply running into the player. The spirit can be obtained from the Spirit Board as well as [[Funky Kong]]'s Shack for 1,000 Spirit Points at regular price.

==Statistics==
===''Mario Kart'' series===
====''Mario Kart 8''====
*'''Ground Speed''': +0.5
*'''Water Speed''': +0.25
*'''Air Speed''': +0.5
*'''Anti-Gravity Speed''': +0.25
*'''Acceleration''': -0.25
*'''Weight''': +0.25
*'''Ground Handling''': 0
*'''Water Handling''': 0
*'''Air Handling''': 0
*'''Anti-Gravity Handling''': -0.25
*'''Traction''': -1
*'''Mini-Turbo''': -0.5

====''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''====
*'''Ground Speed''': 0
*'''Water Speed''': 0
*'''Air Speed''': +0.25
*'''Anti-Gravity Speed''': +0.5
*'''Acceleration''': -0.25
*'''Weight''': +0.25
*'''Ground Handling''': -0.25
*'''Water Handling''': 0
*'''Air Handling''': -0.25
*'''Anti-Gravity Handling''': +0.25
*'''Traction''': +0.25
*'''Mini-Turbo''': 0

====''Mario Kart Tour''====
{{MKT profile
|skill_kart=Slipstream

|I1.1=SNES Mario Circuit 1|R1.1=[[SNES Mario Circuit 1]]
|I1.2=GCN Yoshi Circuit R|R1.2=[[GCN Yoshi Circuit|GCN Yoshi Circuit R]]
|I1.3=3DS Shy Guy Bazaar R|R1.3=[[3DS Shy Guy Bazaar|3DS Shy Guy Bazaar R]]
|I1.4=3DS Rock Rock Mountain T|R1.4=[[3DS Rock Rock Mountain|3DS Rock Rock Mountain T]]
|I1.5=RMX Vanilla Lake 2R|R1.5=[[RMX Vanilla Lake 2|RMX Vanilla Lake 2R]]

|I2.1=GCN Yoshi Circuit|R2.1=[[GCN Yoshi Circuit]]
|I2.2=GCN Yoshi Circuit T|R2.2=[[GCN Yoshi Circuit|GCN Yoshi Circuit T]]
|I2.3=3DS Shy Guy Bazaar RT|R2.3=[[3DS Shy Guy Bazaar|3DS Shy Guy Bazaar R/T]]*
|I2.4=DS Luigi's Mansion T|R2.4=[[DS Luigi's Mansion|DS Luigi's Mansion T]]
|I2.5=DS Waluigi Pinball|R2.5=[[DS Waluigi Pinball]]
|I2.6=3DS Toad Circuit|R2.6=[[3DS Toad Circuit]]**
|I2.7=3DS Toad Circuit T|R2.7=[[3DS Toad Circuit|3DS Toad Circuit T]]
|I2.8=SNES Donut Plains 1R|R2.8=[[SNES Donut Plains 1|SNES Donut Plains 1R]]
|I2.9=N64 Royal Raceway R|R2.9=[[N64 Royal Raceway|N64 Royal Raceway R]]
|I2.10=N64 Mario Raceway|R2.10=[[N64 Mario Raceway]]
|I2.11=Wii Moonview Highway RT|R2.11=[[Wii Moonview Highway|Wii Moonview Highway R/T]]
|I2.12=Piranha Plant Pipeline T|R2.12=[[Piranha Plant Pipeline|Piranha Plant Pipeline T]]
|I2.13=SNES Koopa Troopa Beach 2RT|R2.13=[[SNES Koopa Troopa Beach 2|SNES Koopa Troopa Beach 2R/T]]
|I2.14=Squeaky Clean Sprint RT|R2.14=[[Squeaky Clean Sprint|Squeaky Clean Sprint R/T]]
}}

===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' spirit===
{{Spirit
|no=89
|name='''Mach 8
|image=[[File:SSBU Mach 8 Spirit.png|100px]]
|series=''Mario Kart'' Series
|type=Support
|slots=2
|class=Advanced
|effects=Screen-Flip Immunity
|obtain=Funky Kong's Shack; Spirit Board
|opponents=[[Luigi]]
|conditions='''Hazard:''' High Gravity<br>'''Rule:''' Item: ''Mario Kart''
*All fighters have reduced jump ability
*The enemy can deal damage by dashing into you
|stage=[[Mario Circuit (Super Smash Bros. for Wii U)|Mario Circuit]]
|song=Mario Kart Stadium - Mario Kart 8
}}
{{br}}

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Koopalings Artwork - Mario Kart 8.png|Artwork of [[Ludwig von Koopa|Ludwig]] driving the Mach 8 on the center left
Yoshi Artwork - Mario Kart 8.png|Artwork of [[Yoshi]] driving the Mach 8
Luigi Artwork (alt) - Mario Kart 8.png|Artwork of [[Luigi]] on the Mach 8
Mario and Toad Mechanic Artwork - Mario Kart 8 (shadowless).png|Artwork of [[Mario]] on the Mach 8 (right) with a Toad mechanic (left)
MK8 Prerelease Twisted Mansion Underwater Waluigi.png|The back view of the Mach 8
MK8N64Toad'sTurnpike1.png|The front view of the Mach 8, with headlights
Toadmach8.png|[[Toad]] driving the Mach 8
Rosalina-MooMooMeadows-MK8.jpg|[[Wario]] drives the Mach 8
MK8 Mach 8 Baby Rosalina Screenshot.jpg|[[Baby Rosalina]] drives the Mach 8
Mach8BodyMK8.png|The Mach 8 icon in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]''
MKT Luigi.jpg|Luigi in the Mach 8 in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]''
MKT Happy Thanksgiving.png|Luigi in the Mach 8
MKT Rock Rock Mountain Gliding.jpg|Luigi in the Mach 8
MKT Hammer Bro Camera.jpg|[[Ice Bro]] in the Mach 8
MKT Classic Car Pipe.jpg|The Mach 8 in-game
MKT Heavy Hitters.png|Rosalina (Aurora) tricking in the Mach 8
</gallery>

==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=Gフォース
|JapR=G Fōsu
|JapM=G-Force
|Chi=G力量
|ChiR=G Lìliàng
|ChiM=G-Force
|Dut=Mach 8
|DutM=-
|FreA=Mach 8
|FreAM=-
|FreE=Proto 8
|FreEM="Proto" is short for "prototype"
|Ger=Turboflitzer
|GerM=Turbo Sportster
|Ita=Mach 8
|ItaM=-
|Kor=G포스
|KorR=G Poseu
|KorM=G-Force
|PorA=Mach 8
|PorAM=-
|PorE=Flecha 8
|PorEM=Arrow 8
|Rus=Стратокарт
|RusR=Stratokart
|RusM=Stratokart
|Spa=Mach 8
|SpaM=-
}}

==Trivia==
*Like the [[Blue Seven]], the Mach 8's name could be a reference to the game it originates from, ''Mario Kart 8''. It could also be a reference to the {{wp|Mach Five}} from ''{{wp|Speed Racer}}'', since both vehicles are made for racing.

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