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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. | 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 | 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]]. | 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]]. | ||
Revision as of 21:12, March 8, 2023
| Mach 8 | |
|---|---|
 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
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, 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
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, which is classified as a High-End kart. The Mach 8 has been regularly available in pipes and is part of the Daily Selects set.
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. 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
| Special skill |  Slipstream Plus
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| Favorite courses (Bonus points ×2) |
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| Favored courses (Bonus points ×1.5) |
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* 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. | ||||||||||
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 | ||||||||
| 89 | Mach 8 | 
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Mario Kart Series | Support (2) | Advanced | Screen-Flip Immunity | Funky Kong's Shack; Spirit Board | Luigi |
Hazard: High Gravity
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Mario Circuit | Mario Kart Stadium - Mario Kart 8 |
Gallery
Artwork of Ludwig driving the Mach 8 on the center left
Artwork of Yoshi driving the Mach 8
Artwork of Luigi on the Mach 8
Artwork of Mario on the Mach 8 (right) with a Toad mechanic (left)
The back view of the Mach 8
The front view of the Mach 8, with headlights
Toad driving the Mach 8
Wario drives the Mach 8
Baby Rosalina drives the Mach 8
The Mach 8 icon in Mario Kart 8
Luigi in the Mach 8 in Mario Kart Tour
Luigi in the Mach 8
Luigi in the Mach 8
Ice Bro in the Mach 8
The Mach 8 in-game
Rosalina (Aurora) tricking in the Mach 8
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Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | G力量[?] G Lìliàng |
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, as well the Mach Five from Speed Racer.
