P-Wing (kart)

Template:Kart-infobox The P-Wing is a kart in the Mario Kart series. It is the spiritual successor to the Wild Wing from Mario Kart Wii, considering both are speedy karts built in the shape of "exotic"-type sports cars and both have wing-themes. Its namesake is referenced by wing patterns which can be seen in the front and sides of the kart, and the power-up icon appears in the front. The emblem is located on the hood.

History

Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

The P-Wing first appeared as a DLC kart body in Mario Kart 8 as part of the DLC pack Animal Crossing × Mario Kart 8. When the kart enters anti-gravity, the back parts of the kart jut out over the wheels, and the power-up icon flashes gold (as in New Super Mario Bros. 2). The P-Wing has the same stats as the Mach 8, Circuit Special, Sports Coupe, Gold Standard, and B Dasher.

Its engine sound is a variation of the Circuit Special, Sports Coupe, Mach 8, and B Dasher. Also like the aforementioned karts, the P-Wing has a supercharger, which can be heard while accelerating.

In Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, it can be randomly unlocked by collecting coins. CPU Mario, Larry, and Bowser Jr. can be seen driving this kart body with the Blue Standard tires and Parafoil glider.

Mario Kart Tour

The P-Wing returns in Mario Kart Tour, where it is classified as a High-End kart. It increases the speed boosts and points earned for performing Mini-Turbos. It also uses the Blue Standard tires from Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. As anti-gravity does not exist in the game, the back parts of the P-Wing do not extend.

Profiles and statistics

Mario Kart 8 stat boosts

• 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 stat boosts

• Ground Speed: +0.5
• Water Speed: -0.5
• Air Speed: -0.25
• Anti-Gravity Speed: +0.25
• Acceleration: -0.75
• Weight: +0.25
• Ground Handling: -0.5
• Water Handling: -0.25
• Air Handling: -0.75
• Anti-Gravity Handling: -0.25
• Traction: -0.5
• Mini-Turbo: -0.75

Mario Kart Tour

• Mario Kart Tour Twitter: "With its streamlined body and aerodynamic shape, the P-Wing kart from Mario Kart 8 soars through the skies straight into blue. Take this futuristic four-wheeler for a spin in a non-stop sprint past the finish line!"

Gallery

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  The P-Wing in Mario Kart 8

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  Mario drifting in his P-Wing

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  Mario racing in the P-Wing

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  Mario using the P-Wing on Big Blue

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  The P-Wing, as from back

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  The P-Wing, as from front

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  The P-Wing in anti-gravity mode

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  Mario gliding in the P-Wing in Mario Kart Tour

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning	Notes
Japanese	Pウイング[?] P Uingu	P-Wing
Dutch	Vleugelflitser[?]	Wing flash
German	Flügel-Raser[?]	Wing Racer
Italian	Bolide ala-P[?]	P Wing Racing Car
Korean	P윙[?] P Wing	P Wing
Portuguese	Asa P[?]	P Wing
Russian	Крыло «P»[?] Krilo «P»	P Wing
Spanish	Bólido P[?]	P Racing Car