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|image=[[File:MKT Icon Mach8.png|200px]]<br> The Mach 8 in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]''
|image=[[File:Mach8BodyMK8.png|225px]] The '''Mach 8''' in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]''.
|strong=Speed, Weight (MK8)<br>Weight, Traction (MK8D)
|high=Speed, Weight
|weak=Acceleration, Traction (MK8)<br>Acceleration, Handling (MK8D)
|low=Acceleration, Traction
|appears_in=''[[Mario Kart 8]]'', ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' ([[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] cameo), ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]''}}
|appearances=''[[Mario Kart 8]]''}}


'''Mach 8''' is a [[kart]] body appearing in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]''. It resembles a blue-colored jet with a turbine-like engine in the front, as well as sporting a yellow racing stripe and tailfin. The Mach 8 is good at speed and weight, but has below average acceleration and 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]] and [[Circuit Special]].  
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.


==Stats==
==History==
*'''Speed''': +0.5
===''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
*'''Acceleration''': -0.25
*'''Weight''': +0.25
*'''Weight''': +0.25
*'''Handling''': 0
*'''Ground Handling''': 0
*'''Water Handling''': 0
*'''Air Handling''': 0
*'''Anti-Gravity Handling''': -0.25
*'''Traction''': -1
*'''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==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Koopalings Artwork - Mario Kart 8.png|Artwork of [[Ludwig von Koopa]] driving the '''Mach 8''' on the center left
Koopalings Artwork - Mario Kart 8.png|Artwork of [[Ludwig]] driving the Mach 8 on the center left
File:Yoshi Artwork - Mario Kart 8.png|Artwork of [[Yoshi]] driving the '''Mach 8'''
Yoshi Artwork - Mario Kart 8.png|Artwork of [[Yoshi]] driving the Mach 8
File:Luigi Artwork (alt) - Mario Kart 8.png|Artwork of [[Luigi]] on the '''Mach 8'''
Luigi Artwork (alt) - Mario Kart 8.png|Artwork of [[Luigi]] on the Mach 8
File:Mario and Toad Mechanic Artwork - Mario Kart 8 (shadowless).png|Artwork of [[Mario]] on the '''Mach 8''' (right) with a Toad mechanic (left)
Mario and Toad Mechanic Artwork - Mario Kart 8 (shadowless).png|Artwork of [[Mario]] on the Mach 8 (right) with a Toad mechanic (left)
File:WiiU MarioKart8 scrn07 E3.png|The back view of the Mach 8
MK8 Prerelease Twisted Mansion Underwater Waluigi.png|The back view of the Mach 8
File:MK8N64Toad'sTurnpike1.png|The front view of the Mach 8, with headlights
MK8N64Toad'sTurnpike1.png|The front view of the Mach 8, with headlights
File:Toadmach8.png|[[Toad]] driving the Mach 8
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>
</gallery>


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


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==Trivia==
*Like the [[Blue Seven]], the Mach 8's name could be a reference to the game it originates from, ''Mario Kart 8'', as well the {{wp|Mach Five}} from ''{{wp|Speed Racer}}''.
 
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Latest revision as of 20:48, October 4, 2024

Mach 8
Mach 8 from Mario Kart Tour
The Mach 8 in Mario Kart Tour
Strong stats Speed, Weight (MK8)
Weight, Traction (MK8D)
Weak stats Acceleration, Traction (MK8)
Acceleration, Handling (MK8D)
Appears in Mario Kart 8, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (spirit cameo), Mario Kart Tour

The Mach 8 is a kart from the 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 tires. The emblem is located on the hood and either side of the tailfin.

History[edit]

Mario Kart series[edit]

Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

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. The engine is supercharged, resembling a flat-twelve from a 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 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 tires. 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 coins. 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[edit]

The Mach 8 returns in Mario Kart Tour where it is classified as a Super kart. It uses the 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[edit]

Luigi's Mach 8 appears in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as an Advanced-type support 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 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[edit]

Mario Kart series[edit]

Mario Kart 8[edit]

  • 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[edit]

  • 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[edit]

Statistics
Special skill Slipstream Plus icon from Mario Kart Tour Slipstream Plus
Favorite courses
(Bonus points ×2)
SNES Mario Circuit 1 from Mario Kart Tour
SNES Mario Circuit 1
GCN Yoshi Circuit R from Mario Kart Tour
GCN Yoshi Circuit R
3DS Shy Guy Bazaar R from Mario Kart Tour
3DS Shy Guy Bazaar R
3DS Rock Rock Mountain T from Mario Kart Tour
3DS Rock Rock Mountain T
RMX Vanilla Lake 2R from Mario Kart Tour
RMX Vanilla Lake 2R
Favored courses
(Bonus points ×1.5)
GCN Yoshi Circuit from Mario Kart Tour
GCN Yoshi Circuit
GCN Yoshi Circuit T from Mario Kart Tour
GCN Yoshi Circuit T
3DS Shy Guy Bazaar R/T from Mario Kart Tour
3DS Shy Guy Bazaar R/T*
DS Luigi's Mansion T from Mario Kart Tour
DS Luigi's Mansion T
DS Waluigi Pinball from Mario Kart Tour
DS Waluigi Pinball
3DS Toad Circuit from Mario Kart Tour
3DS Toad Circuit**
3DS Toad Circuit T from Mario Kart Tour
3DS Toad Circuit T
SNES Donut Plains 1R from Mario Kart Tour
SNES Donut Plains 1R
N64 Royal Raceway R from Mario Kart Tour
N64 Royal Raceway R
N64 Mario Raceway from Mario Kart Tour
N64 Mario Raceway
Wii Moonview Highway R/T from Mario Kart Tour
Wii Moonview Highway R/T
Piranha Plant Pipeline T from Mario Kart Tour
Piranha Plant Pipeline T
SNES Koopa Troopa Beach 2R/T from Mario Kart Tour
SNES Koopa Troopa Beach 2R/T
Squeaky Clean Sprint R/T from Mario Kart Tour
Squeaky Clean Sprint R/T

* indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 3. ** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 6.
*** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 8.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate spirit[edit]

Spirit
#89 Mach 8
Mach 8's Spirit sprite from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Series/game Mario Kart Series
Type Support
Slots 2
Class Advanced
Strength / effect(s) Screen-Flip Immunity
How to obtain Funky Kong's Shack; Spirit Board
Spirit battle Opponent(s) Luigi
Conditions

Hazard: High Gravity
Rule: Item: Mario Kart

  • All fighters have reduced jump ability
  • The enemy can deal damage by dashing into you
Stage Mario Circuit
Song Mario Kart Stadium - Mario Kart 8

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese Gフォース[?]
G Fōsu
G-Force
Chinese G力量[?]
G Lìliàng
G-Force
Dutch Mach 8[?] -
French (NOA) Mach 8[?] -
French (NOE) Proto 8[?] "Proto" is short for "prototype"
German Turboflitzer[?] Turbo Sportster
Italian Mach 8[?] -
Korean G포스[?]
G Poseu
G-Force
Portuguese (NOA) Mach 8[?] -
Portuguese (NOE) Flecha 8[?] Arrow 8
Russian Стратокарт[?]
Stratokart
Stratokart
Spanish Mach 8[?] -

Trivia[edit]