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|appearances=''[[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]] body appearing in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''. 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.
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==
==History==
===''Mario Kart'' series===
===''Mario Kart'' series===
====''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''====
====''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''====
The Mach 8 is good at speed and weight, 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, and it could be heard when the kart is moving.
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 and can 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 is also seen occasionally using this body with the [[Slim (tire)|Slim tires]]. ''Breath of the Wild''-style [[Link]] uses this vehicle as well but uses the [[Triforce Tires]] instead.
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 is also seen occasionally using this body 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]].
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''====
====''Mario Kart Tour''====
The Mach 8 returns in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' where it is classified as a Super kart. [[Slipstream]]ing lasts longer and yields more points while using this kart. It uses the [[Slim (tire)|Slim]] tires from ''Mario Kart 8'' and ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''. The game also introduces a koinobori-styled variant called the [[Karp Kart]], which is classified as a High-End kart.
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 kart offers longer-lasting [[slipstream]]s and awards bonus points for performing one. The game also introduces a koinobori-styled variant called the [[Karp Kart]], which is classified as a High-End kart.


===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
===''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 and every fighter is under the effect of high gravity. The enemy can deal damage by simply running into the player. Other than the Spirit Board, the spirit can be obtained from [[Funky Kong]]'s Shack for 1000 Spirit Points.
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. Other than the Spirit Board, the spirit can be obtained from [[Funky Kong]]'s Shack for 1,000 Spirit Points at regular price.


==Statistics==
==Statistics==

Revision as of 13:40, June 4, 2020

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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

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. The engine is supercharged and can 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 is also seen occasionally using this body 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

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 kart offers longer-lasting slipstreams and awards bonus points for performing one. The game also introduces a koinobori-styled variant called the Karp Kart, which is classified as a High-End kart.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

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. Other than the Spirit Board, the spirit can be obtained from 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

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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate spirit

Name Image Series / game Type Class Strength / effect(s) How to obtain Spirit battle
Opponent(s) Battle conditions Stage Song
Mach 8 Mach 8's Spirit sprite from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Mario Kart Series Support (2) Advanced Screen-Flip Immunity Funky Kong's Shack; Spirit Board Luigi Hazard: High Gravity
Rule: Item: Mario Kart
  • All fighters have reduced jump ability
  • The enemy can deal damage by dashing into you
Mario Circuit Mario Kart Stadium - Mario Kart 8

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Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese Gフォース[?]
G Fōsu
G-Force
Dutch Mach 8[?] -
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

  • 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 Mach Five from Speed Racer, since both vehicles are made for racing.