Mach 8: Difference between revisions

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|image=[[File:MKT Icon Mach8.png|150 px]]<br> The Mach 8 in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]''

|high=Speed, Weight (MK8)<br>Weight, Traction (MK8D)

|low=Acceleration, Traction (MK8)<br>Acceleration, Handling (MK8D)

|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]] 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.

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]]. [[Link|Champion's Tunic Link]] uses this vehicle as well but is equipped with the [[Triforce Tires]] instead.

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 increases the duration of [[slipstream]]s and awards bonus points for performing one. The game introduces a koinobori-styled variant called the [[Karp Kart]], which is classified as a High-End kart.

The Mach 8 is available in most pipes and is part of the Daily Selects; it has also been made available through other, specific means. The following table lists instances of special availability for the Mach 8 by tour.

 

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.

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|I1.2=Yoshi Circuit R|R1.2=[[Yoshi Circuit|GCN Yoshi Circuit R]]

|I1.3=Shy Guy Bazaar R|R1.3=[[Shy Guy Bazaar|3DS Shy Guy Bazaar R]]

|I1.4=Rock Rock Mountain T|R1.4=[[Rock Rock Mountain|3DS Rock Rock Mountain T]]

|I2.1=Yoshi Circuit|R2.1=[[Yoshi Circuit|GCN Yoshi Circuit]]

|I2.2=Yoshi Circuit T|R2.2=[[Yoshi Circuit|GCN Yoshi Circuit T]]

|I2.3=Shy Guy Bazaar RT|R2.3=[[Shy Guy Bazaar|3DS Shy Guy Bazaar R/T]]

|I2.4=DS Luigi's Mansion T|R2.4=[[Luigi's Mansion (DS)|Luigi's Mansion T]]

|I2.5=DS Waluigi Pinball|R2.5=[[Waluigi Pinball (DS)|Waluigi Pinball]]

|I2.6=Toad Circuit|R2.6=[[Toad Circuit|3DS Toad Circuit]]

|I2.7=Toad Circuit T|R2.7=[[Toad Circuit|3DS Toad Circuit T]]

|I2.8=Donut Plains 1R|R2.8=[[Donut Plains 1 (SNES)|SNES Donut Plains 1R]]

|I2.9=Royal Raceway R|R2.9=[[Royal Raceway|N64 Royal Raceway R]]

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|'''Hazard:''' High Gravity<br>'''Rule:''' Item: ''Mario Kart''

Koopalings Artwork - Mario Kart 8.png|Artwork of [[Ludwig von Koopa]], driving the Mach 8 on the center left

Yoshi Artwork - Mario Kart 8.png|Artwork of [[Yoshi]], driving the Mach 8

Luigi Artwork (alt) - Mario Kart 8.png|Artwork of [[Luigi]], on the Mach 8

Mario and Toad Mechanic Artwork - Mario Kart 8 (shadowless).png|Artwork of [[Mario]] on the Mach 8 (right), with a Toad mechanic (left)

Toadmach8.png|[[Toad]], driving the Mach 8

Mach8BodyMK8.png|The Mach 8 in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]''

|Spa=Mach 8

|SpaM=-

|FraA=Mach 8

|FraAM=-

|Kor=G포스

|KorR=G Poseu

|KorM=G-Force

*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 {{wp|Mach Five}} from ''{{wp|Speed Racer}}'', since both vehicles are made for racing.

[[Category:Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Karts]]

[[Category:Mario Kart Tour Karts]]

[[Category:Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Spirits]]