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{{kart infobox
|image=[[Image:Piranhaprowler.jpg|200px]]<br>[[Bowser]] about to drive his Dark Green '''Piranha Prowler'''.
|image=[[File:PiranhaProwler-FunkyKong.png|250px]]<br>[[Funky Kong]] on his Piranha Prowler
|width=200px
|name=Piranha Prowler
|name=Piranha Prowler
|high=Speed, Weight
|strong=Speed, Weight
|low=Acceleration, Handling, Drift, Off-Road, Mini-Turbo
|average=Handling, Drift
|appearances=''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''
|weak=Acceleration, Off-Road, Mini-Turbo
|weight=Large
|appears_in=''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''
|size=Large
}}
}}
The '''Piranha Prowler''' is a large [[kart]] that appears in ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''. The character's emblem is on the kart's forehead and seen on both sides of the vehicle. The kart resembles the [[Piranha Plant]], specifically [[Petey Piranha]], with Funky Kong's color scheme resembling him the most. In addition, [[Bowser]]'s Piranha Prowler resembles the [[Pit Plant]] from ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'', while the female [[Mii]]'s and [[Donkey Kong]]'s resemble the two different [[Dino Piranha]]s from ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''. Based on its antique interior gauges, covered rear wheels, and sheer size, it appears to be based on convertible automobiles from the 1940s, specifically luxury vehicles like the {{wp|Cadillac_Series_62#First_generation_(1940–1941)|Cadillac Series 62}}. If the player closely examines the rear, they can see a petal that functions like a fishtail spoiler (common on antique vehicles) as well as exhaust pipes that are actually small green [[pipe]]s. The kart can be unlocked by winning the 50cc [[Special Cup]], or by playing 600 races.


The '''Piranha Prowler''' is a [[kart]] that appears in ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''. It is a large kart that heavyweight characters can drive on. The shape of the kart appears loosely based on [[Petey Piranha]].  It's only compatible with large sized characters. The character's emblem is on the kart's forehead. It's also seen in either side of the vehicle.
This kart does not have a [[bike]] counterpart for its size class, though the lightweight [[Jet Bubble]] has a similar stat distribution. Coincidentally, the Piranha Prowler and Jet Bubble are the heaviest kart and bike in their respective size classes. It is one of six vehicles that does not have a counterpart for its size class, the other five being the [[Blue Falcon]], Jet Bubble, [[Classic Dragster]], [[Phantom (bike)|Phantom]], and [[Zip Zip]].


The Piranha Prowler is the heaviest among all the other vehicles. So that way, the player is less likely to be knocked around everywhere.  It also has good speed, but most other stats are just a little bit low (not as terrible as the [[Jetsetter]] kart though).
The mouth of the kart opens up when driving; this is most noticeable when it spins out, the player does a [[Trick|trick]] or blasted out of the cannon in {{classic-link|GCN|DK Mountain}}, [[Wii DK Summit|DK Summit]] and [[Wii Maple Treeway|Maple Treeway]], the speed jump in {{classic-link|N64|DK's Jungle Parkway}} and the Launch Star in [[Wii Rainbow Road|Rainbow Road]].


This kart does not have a bike counterpart.  In fact, no other vehicle has stats that are similar to this kart's stats.
==Stats==
{{MKW vehicle
|speed=55
|weight=67
|accel=29
|handling=35
|drift=35
|offroad=29
|mt=27
|dtype=Out
}}


==Stats==
The Piranha Prowler is the heaviest vehicle in the game. Having the highest weight stat in the game allows it to not only push around lighter vehicles with ease, but also jump at the lowest angle out of any vehicle in the game. It also has good speed, but its other stats are rather low. However, despite most of the Piranha Prowler's stats being below average, they exceed that of the [[Jetsetter]] kart.
*'''Speed''' &mdash; High
 
*'''Weight''' &mdash; Excellent
The Piranha Prowler's acceleration is tied with the [[Sneakster]], [[Mini Beast]], and [[Shooting Star (bike)|Shooting Star]], the first of which also has the same mini-turbo. Its handling and off-road are tied with the [[Bullet Bike]]. Its drift is tied with the [[Sugarscoot]]. Its speed is tied with the [[Mach Bike]] and the Mini Beast.
*'''Acceleration''' &mdash; Low
 
*'''Handling''' &mdash; Mid-low
[[Bowser]]'s Piranha Prowler has the highest possible weight stat in the game.
*'''Drift''' &mdash; Mid-low
 
*'''Off-Road''' &mdash; Low
==Color schemes==
*'''Mini-Turbo''' &mdash; Low
[[File:MKW Piranha Prowler Mouth.png|thumb|Funky Kong's Piranha Prowler opens its mouth]]
{|class=wikitable style="text-align:center;width:50%;margin-bottom:2px;margin:auto"
|-
!Character
!Color scheme
!Image
!Character
!Color scheme
!Image
|-
|[[Wario]]
|Yellow with white spots, purple petals
|[[File:PiranhaProwler-Wario.png|x120px]]
|[[Waluigi]]
|Purple with white spots, pink petals
|[[File:PiranhaProwler-Waluigi.png|x120px]]
|-
|[[Donkey Kong]]
|Brown with red spots, yellow petals
|[[File:PiranhaProwler-DonkeyKong.png|x120px]]
|[[Bowser]]
|Dark green with white spots, orange petals
|[[File:PiranhaProwler-Bowser.png|x120px]]
|-
|[[King Boo]]
|Black with white spots, pink and red petals
|[[File:PiranhaProwler-KingBoo.png|x120px]]
|[[Rosalina]]
|Cyan with white spots, yellow petals
|[[File:PiranhaProwler-Rosalina.png|x120px]]
|-
|[[Funky Kong]]
|Red with white spots, yellow petals
|[[File:PiranhaProwler-FunkyKong.png|x120px]]
|[[Dry Bowser]]
|Beige with black spots, red petals
|[[File:PiranhaProwler-DryBowser.png|x120px]]
|-
|Male [[Mii]]
|White with blue spots, cyan petals
|[[File:PiranhaProwler-MiiM.png|x120px]]
|Female Mii
|Lavender with white spots, white and yellow petals
|[[File:PiranhaProwler-MiiF.png|x120px]]
|}
 
==Profiles==
[[File:MKW Piranha Prowler Trading Card.jpg|thumb|100px]]
*'''Trading card bio:''' ''"Heavyweight Kart racers (& those who love them—you know who you are) are a special breed and they gravitate toward a certain type of vehicle. Piranha Prowler is that kind of Kart and it'll let you throw your weight around!"''
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
Piranha Prowler (Wario) Model.png|Wario's Piranha Prowler model
Piranha Prowler (Waluigi) Model.png|Waluigi's Piranha Prowler model
Piranha Prowler (Donkey Kong) Model.png|Donkey Kong's Piranha Prowler model
Piranha Prowler (Bowser) Model.png|Bowser's Piranha Prowler model
Piranha Prowler (King Boo) Model.png|King Boo's Piranha Prowler model
Piranha Prowler (Rosalina) Model.png|Rosalina's Piranha Prowler model
Piranha Prowler (Funky Kong) Model.png|Funky Kong's Piranha Prowler model
Piranha Prowler (Dry Bowser) Model.png|Dry Bowser's Piranha Prowler model
Piranha Prowler (Large Male Mii) Model.png|Large Male Mii's Piranha Prowler model
Piranha Prowler (Large Female Mii) Model.png|Large Female Mii's Piranha Prowler model
</gallery>


==Color Schemes==
==Names in other languages==
*[[Wario]] &mdash; (Yellow with white spots, purple petals)
{{foreign names
*[[Waluigi]] &mdash; (Purple with white spots, pink petals)
|Jap=パックンカート
*[[Bowser]] &mdash; (Dark Green with white spots, orange petals)
|JapR=Pakkun Kāto
*[[Donkey Kong]] &mdash; (Brown with red spots, yellow petals)
|JapM=Piranha Kart
*[[King Boo]] &mdash; (Black with white spots, pink petals)
|Spa=Piraña Maleante
*[[Rosalina]] &mdash; (Turquoise with white spots, yellow petals)
|SpaM=Thug Piranha
*[[Funky Kong]] &mdash; (Red with whites spots, yellow petals)
|Fre=Kart Piranha
*[[Dry Bowser]] &mdash; (White with black spots, red petals)
|FreM=Piranha Kart
*Male [[Mii]] &mdash; (White with blue spots and petals)
|Ita=Piranha turbo
*Female Mii &mdash; (Pink with white spots, yellow petals)
|ItaM=Turbo Piranha
|Ger=Pistenpiranha
|GerM=Racing Track Piranha
|Kor=뻐끔카트
|KorR=Ppeokkeum Kateu
|KorM=Piranha Kart
}}


==Trivia==
{{MKW}}
*The colors of Wario's Piranha Prowler are similar to a [[Putrid Piranha]] but with white spots and petals.
[[Category:Mario Kart Wii karts]]
*When Rosalina drives the Piranha Prowler, it looks like a [[Frost Piranha]] with petals and green lips.
[[it:Piranha Turbo]]
*When King Boo uses the Piranha Prowler, it looks like a [[Pale Piranha]] with green lips and petals.
[[de:Pistenpiranha]]
*Funky Kong's Piranha Prowler is colored exactly like original [[Petey Piranha]].
*The colors of Bowser's Piranha Prowler are based off of Piranha Plant's coloring from ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', but with petals, green leaves and lips.
*The Piranha Prowler moves its mouth at times.
<br clear=all>
{{wiivehicles}}
[[Category:Vehicles]]
[[Category:Karts]]
[[Category:Unlockables]]

Latest revision as of 16:48, August 12, 2024

Piranha Prowler
Funky Kong's Piranha Prowler
Funky Kong on his Piranha Prowler
Size class Large
Strong stats Speed, Weight
Average stats Handling, Drift
Weak stats Acceleration, Off-Road, Mini-Turbo
Appears in Mario Kart Wii

The Piranha Prowler is a large kart that appears in Mario Kart Wii. The character's emblem is on the kart's forehead and seen on both sides of the vehicle. The kart resembles the Piranha Plant, specifically Petey Piranha, with Funky Kong's color scheme resembling him the most. In addition, Bowser's Piranha Prowler resembles the Pit Plant from Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, while the female Mii's and Donkey Kong's resemble the two different Dino Piranhas from Super Mario Galaxy. Based on its antique interior gauges, covered rear wheels, and sheer size, it appears to be based on convertible automobiles from the 1940s, specifically luxury vehicles like the Cadillac Series 62. If the player closely examines the rear, they can see a petal that functions like a fishtail spoiler (common on antique vehicles) as well as exhaust pipes that are actually small green pipes. The kart can be unlocked by winning the 50cc Special Cup, or by playing 600 races.

This kart does not have a bike counterpart for its size class, though the lightweight Jet Bubble has a similar stat distribution. Coincidentally, the Piranha Prowler and Jet Bubble are the heaviest kart and bike in their respective size classes. It is one of six vehicles that does not have a counterpart for its size class, the other five being the Blue Falcon, Jet Bubble, Classic Dragster, Phantom, and Zip Zip.

The mouth of the kart opens up when driving; this is most noticeable when it spins out, the player does a trick or blasted out of the cannon in GCN DK Mountain, DK Summit and Maple Treeway, the speed jump in N64 DK's Jungle Parkway and the Launch Star in Rainbow Road.

Stats[edit]

Speed: 55/80
Weight: 67/80
Acceleration: 29/80
Handling: 35/80
Drift: 35/80
Off-Road: 29/80
Mini-Turbo: 27/80
Vehicle type:
Drift

The Piranha Prowler is the heaviest vehicle in the game. Having the highest weight stat in the game allows it to not only push around lighter vehicles with ease, but also jump at the lowest angle out of any vehicle in the game. It also has good speed, but its other stats are rather low. However, despite most of the Piranha Prowler's stats being below average, they exceed that of the Jetsetter kart.

The Piranha Prowler's acceleration is tied with the Sneakster, Mini Beast, and Shooting Star, the first of which also has the same mini-turbo. Its handling and off-road are tied with the Bullet Bike. Its drift is tied with the Sugarscoot. Its speed is tied with the Mach Bike and the Mini Beast.

Bowser's Piranha Prowler has the highest possible weight stat in the game.

Color schemes[edit]

A Piranha Prowler opening its mouth
Funky Kong's Piranha Prowler opens its mouth
Character Color scheme Image Character Color scheme Image
Wario Yellow with white spots, purple petals Wario's Piranha Prowler Waluigi Purple with white spots, pink petals Waluigi's Piranha Prowler
Donkey Kong Brown with red spots, yellow petals Donkey Kong's Piranha Prowler Bowser Dark green with white spots, orange petals Bowser's Piranha Prowler
King Boo Black with white spots, pink and red petals King Boo's Piranha Prowler Rosalina Cyan with white spots, yellow petals Rosalina's Piranha Prowler
Funky Kong Red with white spots, yellow petals Funky Kong's Piranha Prowler Dry Bowser Beige with black spots, red petals Dry Bowser's Piranha Prowler
Male Mii White with blue spots, cyan petals Piranha Prowler from Mario Kart Wii Female Mii Lavender with white spots, white and yellow petals Piranha Prowler from Mario Kart Wii

Profiles[edit]

The Piranha Prowler card from the Mario Kart Wii trading cards
  • Trading card bio: "Heavyweight Kart racers (& those who love them—you know who you are) are a special breed and they gravitate toward a certain type of vehicle. Piranha Prowler is that kind of Kart and it'll let you throw your weight around!"

Gallery[edit]

  • Wario's Piranha Prowler model

    Wario's Piranha Prowler model

  • Waluigi's Piranha Prowler model

    Waluigi's Piranha Prowler model

  • Donkey Kong's Piranha Prowler model

    Donkey Kong's Piranha Prowler model

  • Bowser's Piranha Prowler model

    Bowser's Piranha Prowler model

  • King Boo's Piranha Prowler model

    King Boo's Piranha Prowler model

  • Rosalina's Piranha Prowler model

    Rosalina's Piranha Prowler model

  • Funky Kong's Piranha Prowler model

    Funky Kong's Piranha Prowler model

  • Dry Bowser's Piranha Prowler model

    Dry Bowser's Piranha Prowler model

  • Large Male Mii's Piranha Prowler model

    Large Male Mii's Piranha Prowler model

  • Large Female Mii's Piranha Prowler model

    Large Female Mii's Piranha Prowler model

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese パックンカート[?]
Pakkun Kāto 		Piranha Kart
French Kart Piranha[?] Piranha Kart
German Pistenpiranha[?] Racing Track Piranha
Italian Piranha turbo[?] Turbo Piranha
Korean 뻐끔카트[?]
Ppeokkeum Kateu 		Piranha Kart
Spanish Piraña Maleante[?] Thug Piranha
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