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|image=[[File:ZeldaMK8Bdasher.png]]<br>The '''B Dasher''', in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]''.
|image=[[File:MKT Icon BDasher.png|200px]]<br>The B Dasher, in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]''
|high=Acceleration, Weight, Items, (MKDS)<br> Speed, Handling (MK7)<br> Speed, Weight (MK8 and MK8D)
|strong=Acceleration, Weight, Items (MKDS)<br> Speed, Handling (MK7)<br> Speed, Weight (MK8 and MK8D)
|low=Drift, Handling and Mini-Turbo (MKDS)<br>Acceleration, Off-Road (MK7)<br>Acceleration, Traction (MK8)<br>Acceleration, Handling, Traction (MK8D)
|average=Speed, Handling, Drift (MKDS)<br>Weight (MK7)<br>Handling (MK8)<br>None (MK8D)
|appearances=''[[Mario Kart DS]]'', ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'', ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' ([[The Legend of Zelda x Mario Kart 8|DLC Pack 1]]), ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''
|weak=None (MKDS)<br>Acceleration, Off-Road (MK7)<br>Acceleration, Traction (MK8)<br>Acceleration, Handling, Traction (MK8D)
|appears_in=''[[Mario Kart DS]]'', ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'', ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' ([[The Legend of Zelda x Mario Kart 8|DLC Pack 1]]), ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' ([[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] cameo), ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]''
}}
}}
The '''B Dasher''' is [[Mario]]'s main [[kart]] of choice in the game ''[[Mario Kart DS]]''. It returns as an unlockable kart body in ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'', along with being a downloadable kart body in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'', and a randomly unlocked kart body in ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''. It is a long, skinny, white kart with stripes along each side and a massive engine block with four large exhaust pipes. It appeared on the box art of ''Mario Kart DS'', and it resembles the real [[wikipedia:Honda RA272|Honda RA272]] Formula One car. It is the first vehicle in the series to have a racing car design; a feature that has became staple in the subsequent games, in which one or two vehicles are having a racing design.
The '''B Dasher''' is a [[kart]] from the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series. It is a long, skinny, white kart with a red stripe along the front and a massive engine block with four large exhaust pipes. The emblem is located on the hood. It appears on the box art of ''Mario Kart DS'', and it resembles a classic 1960s Formula 1 car, specifically the {{wp|Honda RA272}}, the first Japanese car to win a Formula One race. It is the first vehicle in the series to have a racing car design, a feature that has become a staple in subsequent games. Its name is most likely a reference to the controls of the side-scrolling platform games, in which the player presses and holds the B button to dash. The {{button|snes|B}} button on the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]] is also used for acceleration in ''[[Super Mario Kart]]''.


In ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'', there is a kart called the ''B Dasher Mk 2'' in Europe, Australia, and Japan, making it the ''Mario Kart DS'' kart's successor. However, it's called the [[Sprinter]] in the American edition.
In ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'', there is a kart called the [[B Dasher Mk. 2]] (Sprinter in its North American version, which is the B Dasher's Dutch name), which makes it the B Dasher's successor. The [[Circuit Special]] is another successor of the B Dasher, as it is called "Sprinter 2.0" in Dutch, and could possibly be a successor of the B Dasher Mk. 2 from ''Mario Kart Wii'' as well. The [[Zucchini]] is similar in design to the B Dasher, but with a very different paint job.


==History==
==History==
===''Mario Kart DS''===
===''Mario Kart'' series===
[[File:Mario Box Figure - Mario Kart DS.png|thumb|right|''Mario Kart DS'' artwork of the '''B Dasher'''.]]
====''Mario Kart DS''====
The B Dasher appears as the main kart in ''Mario Kart DS''. Like the [[Standard Kart]], it is balanced in stats and has average speed, good handling, sharp drift, above average acceleration, and high items & weight; it is one of the heaviest karts in the game, and its weight is tied with the [[Streamliner]], [[Royale]], [[Standard DK]], [[Standard WL]], [[Brute]] and [[Zipper]]. Its speed is tied with the [[Standard MR]], [[Egg 1]], [[Standard DS]] and [[Power Flower]]. Its acceleration sharing with the [[Standard MR]], [[Standard LG]], [[Streamliner]], [[Royale]], [[Standard PC]] and [[Light Dancer]]. Its handling tied with the [[Standard PC]], [[Light Tripper]] Standard WR, [[Brute]], [[Dragonfly]], [[Light Dancer]] and [[Zipper]]. Its drift is tied with the Standard MR. In a minor note, despite its appearance would suggest, it has a weak-sounding two stroke engine, which is the same as Standard Kart.
[[File:MKDS Mario and B Dasher Cover Artwork.png|thumb|''Mario Kart DS'' artwork of the B Dasher]]
The B Dasher first appears in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' as [[Mario]]'s default signature kart. Like the [[Standard MR]], it is balanced in stats and has average speed, handling and drift, good acceleration, and high items and weight; it is one of the heaviest karts in the game. Its speed is tied with the [[Power Flower (kart)|Power Flower]]; its acceleration is tied with the [[Royale]]; its weight is tied with the [[Streamliner]]; and its handling and drift are tied with the [[Zipper (kart)|Zipper]]. In a minor note, despite its appearance would suggest, it has a weak-sounding two stroke engine, which is the same as Standard Kart.


To let any character use the kart, the player must obtain all the gold cups in 150cc Mirror Mode. Until then, only Mario can use this kart. [[Princess Daisy|Daisy]] and [[Waluigi]] can use this kart by obtaining all gold cups in 150cc Nitro or Retro Grand Prix.
To let any character use the kart, the player must obtain all gold trophies in 150cc Mirror Mode. [[Princess Daisy|Daisy]] and [[Waluigi]] can use this kart after the player has obtained all gold trophies in 150cc Nitro or Retro Grand Prix.
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===''Mario Kart 7''===
====''Mario Kart 7''====
[[File:MK7 B Dasher.png|thumb|120px|left|The '''B Dasher''', as it appears in ''Mario Kart 7''.]]
[[File:MK7 B Dasher.png|thumb|120px|left|The B Dasher, as it appears in ''Mario Kart 7'']]
The B Dasher reappears in ''Mario Kart 7'' as an unlockable vehicle and is noticeably more powerful than in ''Mario Kart DS''. It features a speed and handling boost, but its acceleration and off-road stats are hindered during the process. In fact, the B Dasher is tied with the [[Blue Seven]] and [[Bolt Buggy]] for having the lowest acceleration of all kart bodies. Fortunately, it's tied with the Blue Seven, [[Bruiser]], and [[Zucchini]] for having the highest speed of all kart bodies, and it's the fastest kart body to have a positive handling boost.
The B Dasher reappears in ''Mario Kart 7'' as an unlockable vehicle and is noticeably more powerful than in ''Mario Kart DS''. It features a speed and handling boost, but its acceleration and off-road stats are hindered during the process. In fact, the B Dasher is tied with the [[Blue Seven]] and [[Bolt Buggy]] for having the lowest acceleration of all kart bodies. However, it is tied with the Blue Seven, [[Bruiser]], and [[Zucchini]] for having the highest speed of all kart bodies and is the fastest kart body to have a positive handling boost and to not have a negative impact on the air speed stat, though it is also the fastest kart body of the four to affect off-road negatively.
 
It now has a four stroke engine with a large block in the back, resembling an {{wp|inline-four engine}}. The engine's sound is shared with the [[Mini Beast]], [[Wild Wing]], and [[Flame Flyer]] from ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''.
 
Equipping the B Dasher with [[Standard (tire)|Standard]] tires makes it resemble the original ''Mario Kart DS'' version.


It now has a four stroke engine and its sound is actually the same as [[Mini Beast]], [[Wild Wing]] and [[Flame Flyer]] from ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''.
====''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''====
[[File:B Dasher MK8 screenshot.jpg|256px|thumb|[[Yoshi (species)|Red Yoshi]], driving the B Dasher on {{classic-link|GBA|Mario Circuit}}]]
The B Dasher once again returns in ''Mario Kart 8'' as part of the first downloadable content pack, [[The Legend of Zelda x Mario Kart 8|''The Legend of Zelda'' × ''Mario Kart 8'']]. It uses the same exact stats as the [[Mach 8]], [[Sports Coupe]], [[Circuit Special]], [[Gold Standard]], and [[P-Wing (kart)|P-Wing]]. The design remains unchanged, aside from the engine being larger and more visible within the exhausts. Normally, it does not possess headlights, but it will gain headlights if racing on a track with dark areas, located between the front wheels and body. Its sound suggests that it is possibly powered by a four-cylinder engine. The B Dasher has a noticeable difference in that the exhaust noise is louder and more audible compared to others. It additionally shares the same engine sound with the P-Wing, resembling that of a DOHC {{wp|V8 engine}}.


CPU Mario is more likely to be seen driving on this body, often using the [[Slick]] wheels and the [[Super Glider]].
In ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'', it is unlocked randomly by collecting [[coin]]s, and its stats have been altered so that it now only boosts speed, weight, and anti-gravity speed while hindering every single other stat. The acceleration, handling, and mini-turbo are worsened, while the traction is slightly better than before. The B Dasher now only shares its stats with the Circuit Special and P-Wing. A CPU [[Mario]] and [[Pauline]] are occasionally seen using this body paired with the [[Standard (tire)|Standard]] tires.
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===''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''===
====''Mario Kart Tour''====
[[File:BDasherMK8.png|right|256px|thumb|[[Red Yoshi]], driving the '''B Dasher''' at [[Mario Circuit (GBA)|GBA Mario Circuit]].]]
The B Dasher returns in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' where it is classified as a High-End kart. It uses the [[Pipe Frame]]'s tires to match its appearance in ''Mario Kart DS''. The B Dasher increases the duration of [[Dash Panel]] boosts and the number of points earned for using Dash Panels. The game also introduces five variants named the [[Black B Dasher]], [[Kabuki Dasher]], [[Red B Dasher]], [[Black Kabuki Dasher]], and [[Gold B Dasher]]; all five karts share the High-End classification.
The B Dasher once again returns in ''Mario Kart 8'' as part of the first downloadable content pack, [[The Legend of Zelda x Mario Kart 8|''The Legend of Zelda'' × ''Mario Kart 8'']].<ref>[https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAACAAAYUKloPLXLIA Miiverse]</ref> It shares the same exact stats with the [[Mach 8]], [[Sports Coupe]], [[Circuit Special]], [[Gold Standard]], and [[P-Wing (kart)|P-Wing]]. The design remains unchanged, aside from the engine being larger and more visible within the exhausts. Its sound suggests that it's possibly powered by a four-cylinder engine.


In ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'', it is unlocked randomly by collecting [[coin]]s. CPU Mario, Daisy, Dry Bones, or Iggy are
Since its introduction in the [[New York Tour]], the B Dasher has appeared in all regular tour pipes, including the All-Clear Pipe, and has been a part of the Daily Selects set. It has also been obtainable through other means, listed below by tour.
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!style="background:#c3cfdb"|Tour
!style="background:#c3cfdb"|Availability
|-
|[[Summer Festival Tour]]
|[[Summer Festival Tour#Special pipe|B Dasher Pipe]]
|-
|[[1st Anniversary Tour]]
|[[1st Anniversary Tour#Token Shop|Token Shop]]<br><small>50 [[event token]]s
|-
|[[Los Angeles Tour (2021)]]
|[[Los Angeles Tour (2021)#Rewards|Gold gift]]<br><small>100 [[Grand Star]]s
|-
|[[2nd Anniversary Tour]]
|[[2nd Anniversary Tour#Token Shop|Token Shop]]<br><small>100 event tokens
|-
|[[Mario vs. Luigi Tour (2022)]]
|[[Mario vs. Luigi Tour (2022)#Rewards|Gold gift]]<br><small>40 Grand Stars
|}


occasionally seen using this body paired with the [[Standard (tire)|Standard]] tires during races.
===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', the B Dasher appears as an Ace-class support [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|Spirit]], using its artwork from ''Mario Kart 7''.  It takes up one support slot, increasing the power of its user's neutral special moves (for example, Mario's Fireball) when used. The spirit's battle takes place on [[Figure-8 Circuit (stage)|Figure-8 Circuit]], where the player has to face off against a team of Marios who can deal damage by running into the player.
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==Stats==
==Profiles and statistics==
===''Mario Kart'' series===
====''Mario Kart DS''====
{{MKDS kart
|speed=58
|accel=69
|weight=73
|handling=52
|drift=55
|items=100
}}
 
{|
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<big>'''''Mario Kart DS'''''</big>
*'''Speed''': 6/10
*'''Acceleration''': 7/10
*'''Weight''': 7/10
*'''Handling''': 5/10
*'''Drift''': 5.5/10
*'''Items''': 10/10
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<big>'''''Mario Kart 7'''''</big>
<big>'''''Mario Kart 7'''''</big>
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*'''Traction''': -0.5
*'''Traction''': -0.5
*'''Mini-Turbo''': -0.75
*'''Mini-Turbo''': -0.75
|}
====''Mario Kart Tour''====
{{MKT profile
|skill_kart=Dash Panel
|I1.1=SNES Mario Circuit 1|R1.1=[[SNES Mario Circuit 1]]
|I1.2=3DS Cheep Cheep Lagoon T|R1.2=[[3DS Cheep Cheep Lagoon|3DS Cheep Cheep Lagoon T]]
|I1.3=SNES Mario Circuit 3RT|R1.3=[[SNES Mario Circuit 3|SNES Mario Circuit 3R/T]]
|I1.4=3DS Toad Circuit|R1.4=[[3DS Toad Circuit]]
|I1.5=3DS Toad Circuit R|R1.5=[[3DS Toad Circuit|3DS Toad Circuit R]]
|I1.6=3DS Daisy Hills|R1.6=[[3DS Daisy Hills]]
|I1.7=3DS Mario Circuit|R1.7=[[3DS Mario Circuit]]
|I1.8=Tokyo Blur 3R|R1.8=[[Tour Tokyo Blur|Tokyo Blur 3R]]
|I1.9=RMX Rainbow Road 2R|R1.9=[[RMX Rainbow Road 2|RMX Rainbow Road 2R]]
|I1.10=N64 Luigi Raceway|R1.10=[[N64 Luigi Raceway]]
|I2.1=SNES Mario Circuit 1R|R2.1=[[SNES Mario Circuit 1|SNES Mario Circuit 1R]]*
|I2.2=SNES Mario Circuit 1T|R2.2=[[SNES Mario Circuit 1|SNES Mario Circuit 1T]]*
|I2.3=GCN Yoshi Circuit T|R2.3=[[GCN Yoshi Circuit|GCN Yoshi Circuit T]]**
|I2.4=New York Minute R|R2.4=[[Tour New York Minute|New York Minute R]]
|I2.5=New York Minute RT|R2.5=[[Tour New York Minute|New York Minute R/T]]
|I2.6=SNES Donut Plains 1T|R2.6=[[SNES Donut Plains 1|SNES Donut Plains 1T]]***
|I2.7=RMX Mario Circuit 1RT|R2.7=[[RMX Mario Circuit 1|RMX Mario Circuit 1R/T]]**
|I2.8=Tokyo Blur 3|R2.8=[[Tour Tokyo Blur|Tokyo Blur 3]]
|I2.9=Tokyo Blur 3T|R2.9=[[Tour Tokyo Blur|Tokyo Blur 3T]]
|I2.10=RMX Rainbow Road 2T|R2.10=[[RMX Rainbow Road 2|RMX Rainbow Road 2T]]
|I2.11=Wii Maple Treeway RT|R2.11=[[Wii Maple Treeway|Wii Maple Treeway R/T]]
|I2.12=RMX Ghost Valley 1RT|R2.12=[[RMX Ghost Valley 1|RMX Ghost Valley 1R/T]]
|I2.13=Los Angeles Laps 2|R2.13=[[Los Angeles Laps|Los Angeles Laps 2]]
|I2.14=Singapore Speedway 2RT|R2.14=[[Tour Singapore Speedway|Singapore Speedway 2R/T]]
|I2.15=Sydney Sprint 3T|R2.15=[[Tour Sydney Sprint|Sydney Sprint 3T]]
|I2.16=GBA Battle Course 1|R2.16=[[GBA Battle Course 1]]
|I2.17=Athens Dash|R2.17=[[Tour Athens Dash|Athens Dash]]
|I2.18=Athens Dash 2|R2.18=[[Tour Athens Dash|Athens Dash 2]]
|I2.19=Athens Dash 3|R2.19=[[Tour Athens Dash|Athens Dash 3]]
}}
===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' spirit===
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|-
!rowspan=2 width=3%|#
!rowspan=2 width=8%|Name
!rowspan=2 class=unsortable width=10%|Image
!rowspan=2 width=8%|Series / game
!rowspan=2 width=5%|Type
!rowspan=2 width=5%|Class
!rowspan=2 width=8%|Strength / effect(s)
!rowspan=2 width=13%|How to obtain
!colspan=4 width=40%|Spirit battle
|-
!width=7%|Opponent(s)
!class=unsortable width=19%|Battle conditions
!width=7%|Stage
!width=7%|Song
|-
|85
!B Dasher
|[[File:MetalMarioKart MK7.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' Series
|Support (1)
|Ace
|Neutral Special ↑
|Spirit Board
|[[Mario]] x3
|style="text-align:left|
'''Rule:''' Uncontrollable Speed
*All fighters move faster and can't stop quickly
*The enemy can deal damage by dashing into you
|[[Figure-8 Circuit (stage)|Figure-8 Circuit]]
|Circuit - Mario Kart 7
|}
|}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===''Mario Kart DS''===
<gallery>
MKDS NA Box Art.png|[[Mario]] in the B Dasher from the ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' box art
MKDS Mario B Dasher Side View Artwork.png|Mario drifting in the B Dasher
MKDS Mario and Donkey Kong Artwork.png|[[Donkey Kong]] in the [[Rambi Rider]] with a [[Bob-omb]] driving behind Mario in the B Dasher
MKDS Mario Peach Luigi and Blooper Artwork.png|Mario in the B Dasher alongside [[Princess Peach|Peach]] in her [[Royale]] and [[Luigi]] in his [[Poltergust 4000]], who is being squirted by a [[Blooper]]
MKDS B Dasher Model.png|Model of the B Dasher
MKDSBDasher.png|Mario in the B Dasher on the Select Kart screen
</gallery>
===''Mario Kart 7''===
<gallery>
<gallery>
MKDS Mario-03.png|Mario, drifting on his B Dasher.
Metal Mario MK7.png|[[Metal Mario]] next to the B Dasher in ''[[Mario Kart 7]]''
MKDSBDasher.png|Mario, on his B Dasher in the Select Kart screen.
MetalMarioKart MK7.jpg|Metal Mario's B Dasher with the [[Slick]] tires
BDasher.png|Model of a B Dasher from ''Mario Kart DS''
B Dasher.PNG|The B Dasher icon from the kart customization screen
Mario_B-Dasher_MKDS.png|Mario with the B Dasher model.
B Dasher and Super Glider MK7 selection.png|A screenshot displaying the B Dasher kart body
Metal Mario MK7.png|[[Metal Mario (character)|Metal Mario]], next to the B Dasher.
Rocket Start MK7.png|[[Koopa Troopa]] getting a [[Rocket Start]] in the B Dasher on {{classic-link|N64|Koopa Troopa Beach}}
Build-super-glider.jpg‎|A screenshot, displaying the B Dasher kart body.
Waluigipinballmk7.png|Metal Mario in the B Dasher on {{classic-link|DS|Waluigi Pinball}}
B_Dasher.PNG|The B Dasher icon from the kart customization screen of ''[[Mario Kart 7]]''.
B Dasher front (Mario Kart 7).jpg|The B Dasher in [[First-Person View]]
MetalMarioKart MK7.jpg|Metal Mario's B Dasher, from ''Mario Kart 7''.
</gallery>
Rocket Start MK7.png|Koopa Troopa riding on the B Dasher in ''Mario Kart 7''.
 
B Dasher front (Mario Kart 7).jpg|The B Dasher in First-Person view.
===''Mario Kart 8''===
B Dasher In Game (Mario Kart 8).jpg|The B Dasher in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]''.
<gallery>
ZeldaMK8Bdasher.png|The B Dasher icon from ''[[Mario Kart 8]]''
MK8 Ribbon Road Starting Line.jpg|Mario in the B Dasher on {{classic-link|GBA|Ribbon Road}}
</gallery>
 
===''Mario Kart Tour''===
<gallery>
MKT Assorted Karts.jpg|Mario in the B Dasher on [[Tour New York Minute|New York Minute]]
MKT Rock Rock Mountain Gliding.jpg|Mario gliding in the B Dasher on [[3DS Rock Rock Mountain]]
MKT Pirate Tour Racers.png|[[Pauline]] in the B Dasher on [[DS Airship Fortress]]
MKT B Dasher Pipe.jpg|The B Dasher and its variants in-game on [[Tour Tokyo Blur|Tokyo Blur 3]]
MKT New Year's 2021 Tour Teaser.jpg|Mario in the B Dasher on [[RMX Rainbow Road 2]]
MKT Thank You 2020.png|Mario tricking in the B Dasher on RMX Rainbow Road 2
MKT New Year's 2021 Mario Variants.jpg|Mario (SNES) tricking in the B Dasher on [[3DS Daisy Hills|3DS Daisy Hills R]]
MKT Mario Tour Teaser.jpg|Mario (Racing) in the B Dasher on [[Tour Tokyo Blur|Tokyo Blur 4]]
MKT Streamliner Pipe.jpg|In-game view of the B Dasher on [[3DS Toad Circuit]] for the Streamliner Pipe
MKT 081CB.png|A common [[List of badges in Mario Kart Tour|badge]] that depicts the B Dasher
MKT 081GB.png|A gold badge that depicts the B Dasher
MKT 148CB.png|A common badge that depicts the B Dasher in front of the [[Starting Grid]]
MKT 148GB.png|A gold badge that depicts the B Dasher in front of the Starting Grid
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
{{foreign names
|Jap=Bダッシュ
|Jap={{hover|B|ビー}}ダッシュ
|JapR=B dasshu
|JapR=Bī Dasshu
|JapM=B Dash
|JapM=B Dash
|Spa=Rayo GTI
|ChiS=B冲刺
|SpaM=Thunderbold GTI, GTI stands for ''Gran Turismo Inyección'' (Gran Turismo Injection)
|ChiSR=B Chōngcì
|Fra=Intrépide
|ChiSM=B Sprint
|FraM=Intrepid
|ChiT=B衝刺
|ChiTR=B Chōngcì
|ChiTM=B Sprint
|Dut=Sprinter
|Dut=Sprinter
|DutM=Sprinter, probably from the [[Sprinter]], which is outside North America known as the ''B Dasher Mk 2''. ''Sprinter'' also means someone who runs fast.
|DutM=Sprinter, probably from the [[B Dasher Mk. 2]], which is named ''Sprinter'' in the North American English version of ''Mario Kart Wii''. ''Sprinter'' also means someone who runs fast.
|Fre=Intrépide
|FreM=Intrepid
|Ger=Bolide
|Ger=Bolide
|GerM=Racing Car
|GerM=Racing Car
|Ita=Fulmine
|Ita=Fulmine
|ItaM=Lightning
|ItaM=Lightning
|Por=Turbólide
|Kor=B대시
|PorM=An aggregation of ''Turbo'' and ''Bólide'' (Racing Car)
|KorR=B Daesi
|KorM=B Dash
|PorA=Corisco
|PorAM=Lightning
|PorE=Turbólide
|PorEM=An aggregation of ''turbo'' and ''bólide'' ("racing car")
|Rus=Турбо B
|Rus=Турбо B
|RusR=Turbo B
|RusR=Turbo B
|RusM=Turbo B
|RusM=Turbo B
|Kor=B대시
|Spa=Rayo GTI
|KorR=B Daesi
|SpaM=Thunderbolt GTI; GTI stands for ''Gran Turismo Inyección'' (Gran Turismo Injection)
|KorM=B Dash
}}
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Its name is most likely a reference to the controls of the side-scrolling platformer games - the player presses and holds the B button to dash. The {{button|snes|B}} in [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]] was also used for acceleration in ''[[Super Mario Kart]]''.
*The overall design of the kart was likely inspired by [[Wikipedia:Honda_RA271|Honda's early F1 cars]], particularly the RA271 through RA300 (1964-1968) models. The Honda RA272 was the first Japanese car to win an F1 race.
*In ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP 2]]'', Mario's special kart resembles a stylized form of the B Dasher.
*In ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP 2]]'', Mario's special kart resembles a stylized form of the B Dasher.
*The B Dasher's exhaust design seems to be the inspiration for the exhausts of the [[Standard Kart]] from ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''.
 
*The B Dasher's name in Dutch is Sprinter, sharing a name with the [[Sprinter]] (B Dasher Mk 2 in PAL regions and Japan) in ''Mario Kart Wii''.
**The [[Circuit Special]] in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' is called Sprinter 2.0 in Dutch, further making it a successor to both karts.
*In ''Mario Kart 8'', it is one of the several vehicles to have a supercharged engine, based on its sound. The B Dasher has a noticeable difference that the exhaust noise is louder and more audible compared to others.
**It shares the same engine sound with the [[P-Wing (kart)|P-Wing]].
*The B Dasher and the [[Pipe Frame]] are the only vehicles other than the Standard Kart to reappear more than once in another game.
==See also==
==See also==
*[[Sprinter]] -  ''Mario Kart Wii'' equivalent.
*[[B Dasher Mk. 2]]
*[[Mach 8]], [[Circuit Special]], and [[W 25 Silver  Arrow]] - ''Mario Kart 8'' equivalents.


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Latest revision as of 06:22, January 8, 2024

B Dasher
B Dasher from Mario Kart Tour
The B Dasher, in Mario Kart Tour
Strong stats Acceleration, Weight, Items (MKDS)
Speed, Handling (MK7)
Speed, Weight (MK8 and MK8D)
Average stats Speed, Handling, Drift (MKDS)
Weight (MK7)
Handling (MK8)
None (MK8D)
Weak stats None (MKDS)
Acceleration, Off-Road (MK7)
Acceleration, Traction (MK8)
Acceleration, Handling, Traction (MK8D)
Appears in Mario Kart DS, Mario Kart 7, Mario Kart 8 (DLC Pack 1), Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (spirit cameo), Mario Kart Tour

The B Dasher is a kart from the Mario Kart series. It is a long, skinny, white kart with a red stripe along the front and a massive engine block with four large exhaust pipes. The emblem is located on the hood. It appears on the box art of Mario Kart DS, and it resembles a classic 1960s Formula 1 car, specifically the Honda RA272, the first Japanese car to win a Formula One race. It is the first vehicle in the series to have a racing car design, a feature that has become a staple in subsequent games. Its name is most likely a reference to the controls of the side-scrolling platform games, in which the player presses and holds the B button to dash. The B Button button on the SNES is also used for acceleration in Super Mario Kart.

In Mario Kart Wii, there is a kart called the B Dasher Mk. 2 (Sprinter in its North American version, which is the B Dasher's Dutch name), which makes it the B Dasher's successor. The Circuit Special is another successor of the B Dasher, as it is called "Sprinter 2.0" in Dutch, and could possibly be a successor of the B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart Wii as well. The Zucchini is similar in design to the B Dasher, but with a very different paint job.

History[edit]

Mario Kart series[edit]

Mario Kart DS[edit]

Mario on his B Dasher from Mario Kart DS
Mario Kart DS artwork of the B Dasher

The B Dasher first appears in Mario Kart DS as Mario's default signature kart. Like the Standard MR, it is balanced in stats and has average speed, handling and drift, good acceleration, and high items and weight; it is one of the heaviest karts in the game. Its speed is tied with the Power Flower; its acceleration is tied with the Royale; its weight is tied with the Streamliner; and its handling and drift are tied with the Zipper. In a minor note, despite its appearance would suggest, it has a weak-sounding two stroke engine, which is the same as Standard Kart.

To let any character use the kart, the player must obtain all gold trophies in 150cc Mirror Mode. Daisy and Waluigi can use this kart after the player has obtained all gold trophies in 150cc Nitro or Retro Grand Prix.

Mario Kart 7[edit]

The B Dasher, as it appears in Mario Kart 7

The B Dasher reappears in Mario Kart 7 as an unlockable vehicle and is noticeably more powerful than in Mario Kart DS. It features a speed and handling boost, but its acceleration and off-road stats are hindered during the process. In fact, the B Dasher is tied with the Blue Seven and Bolt Buggy for having the lowest acceleration of all kart bodies. However, it is tied with the Blue Seven, Bruiser, and Zucchini for having the highest speed of all kart bodies and is the fastest kart body to have a positive handling boost and to not have a negative impact on the air speed stat, though it is also the fastest kart body of the four to affect off-road negatively.

It now has a four stroke engine with a large block in the back, resembling an inline-four engine. The engine's sound is shared with the Mini Beast, Wild Wing, and Flame Flyer from Mario Kart Wii.

Equipping the B Dasher with Standard tires makes it resemble the original Mario Kart DS version.

Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

The B Dasher as it appears in the first Mario Kart 8 Add-On Pack
Red Yoshi, driving the B Dasher on GBA Mario Circuit

The B Dasher once again returns in Mario Kart 8 as part of the first downloadable content pack, The Legend of Zelda × Mario Kart 8. It uses the same exact stats as the Mach 8, Sports Coupe, Circuit Special, Gold Standard, and P-Wing. The design remains unchanged, aside from the engine being larger and more visible within the exhausts. Normally, it does not possess headlights, but it will gain headlights if racing on a track with dark areas, located between the front wheels and body. Its sound suggests that it is possibly powered by a four-cylinder engine. The B Dasher has a noticeable difference in that the exhaust noise is louder and more audible compared to others. It additionally shares the same engine sound with the P-Wing, resembling that of a DOHC V8 engine.

In Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, it is unlocked randomly by collecting coins, and its stats have been altered so that it now only boosts speed, weight, and anti-gravity speed while hindering every single other stat. The acceleration, handling, and mini-turbo are worsened, while the traction is slightly better than before. The B Dasher now only shares its stats with the Circuit Special and P-Wing. A CPU Mario and Pauline are occasionally seen using this body paired with the Standard tires.

Mario Kart Tour[edit]

The B Dasher returns in Mario Kart Tour where it is classified as a High-End kart. It uses the Pipe Frame's tires to match its appearance in Mario Kart DS. The B Dasher increases the duration of Dash Panel boosts and the number of points earned for using Dash Panels. The game also introduces five variants named the Black B Dasher, Kabuki Dasher, Red B Dasher, Black Kabuki Dasher, and Gold B Dasher; all five karts share the High-End classification.

Since its introduction in the New York Tour, the B Dasher has appeared in all regular tour pipes, including the All-Clear Pipe, and has been a part of the Daily Selects set. It has also been obtainable through other means, listed below by tour.

Tour Availability
Summer Festival Tour B Dasher Pipe
1st Anniversary Tour Token Shop
50 event tokens
Los Angeles Tour (2021) Gold gift
100 Grand Stars
2nd Anniversary Tour Token Shop
100 event tokens
Mario vs. Luigi Tour (2022) Gold gift
40 Grand Stars

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the B Dasher appears as an Ace-class support Spirit, using its artwork from Mario Kart 7. It takes up one support slot, increasing the power of its user's neutral special moves (for example, Mario's Fireball) when used. The spirit's battle takes place on Figure-8 Circuit, where the player has to face off against a team of Marios who can deal damage by running into the player.

Profiles and statistics[edit]

Mario Kart series[edit]

Mario Kart DS[edit]

Speed: 58/100
Acceleration: 69/100
Weight: 73/100
Handling: 52/100
Drift: 55/100
Items: 100/100

Mario Kart 7

  • Speed: +0.5
  • Sea Speed: -0.5
  • Air Speed: 0
  • Acceleration: -0.5
  • Weight: 0
  • Handling: +0.25
  • Sea Handling: 0
  • Air Handling: 0
  • Off-Road: -0.25
  • Mini-Turbo: 0
  • Stability: 0
  • Drift: 0

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: +0.5
  • Water Speed: -0.5
  • Air Speed: -0.25
  • Anti-Gravity Speed: +0.25
  • Acceleration: -0.75
  • Weight: +0.25
  • Ground Handling: -0.5
  • Water Handling: -0.25
  • Air Handling: -0.75
  • Anti-Gravity Handling: -0.25
  • Traction: -0.5
  • Mini-Turbo: -0.75

Mario Kart Tour[edit]

Special skill Dash Panel Plus icon from Mario Kart Tour Dash Panel Plus
Favorite courses
(Bonus points ×2)
SNES Mario Circuit 1 from Mario Kart Tour
SNES Mario Circuit 1
3DS Cheep Cheep Lagoon T from Mario Kart Tour
3DS Cheep Cheep Lagoon T
SNES Mario Circuit 3R/T from Mario Kart Tour
SNES Mario Circuit 3R/T
3DS Toad Circuit from Mario Kart Tour
3DS Toad Circuit
3DS Toad Circuit R from Mario Kart Tour
3DS Toad Circuit R
3DS Daisy Hills from Mario Kart Tour
3DS Daisy Hills
3DS Mario Circuit from Mario Kart Tour
3DS Mario Circuit
Tokyo Blur 3R from Mario Kart Tour
Tokyo Blur 3R
RMX Rainbow Road 2R from Mario Kart Tour
RMX Rainbow Road 2R
N64 Luigi Raceway from Mario Kart Tour
N64 Luigi Raceway
Favored courses
(Bonus points ×1.5)
SNES Mario Circuit 1R from Mario Kart Tour
SNES Mario Circuit 1R*
SNES Mario Circuit 1T from Mario Kart Tour
SNES Mario Circuit 1T*
GCN Yoshi Circuit T from Mario Kart Tour
GCN Yoshi Circuit T**
New York Minute R from Mario Kart Tour
New York Minute R
New York Minute R/T from Mario Kart Tour
New York Minute R/T
SNES Donut Plains 1T from Mario Kart Tour
SNES Donut Plains 1T***
RMX Mario Circuit 1R/T from Mario Kart Tour
RMX Mario Circuit 1R/T**
Tokyo Blur 3 from Mario Kart Tour
Tokyo Blur 3
Tokyo Blur 3T from Mario Kart Tour
Tokyo Blur 3T
RMX Rainbow Road 2T from Mario Kart Tour
RMX Rainbow Road 2T
Wii Maple Treeway R/T from Mario Kart Tour
Wii Maple Treeway R/T
RMX Ghost Valley 1R/T from Mario Kart Tour
RMX Ghost Valley 1R/T
Los Angeles Laps 2 from Mario Kart Tour
Los Angeles Laps 2
Singapore Speedway 2R/T from Mario Kart Tour
Singapore Speedway 2R/T
Sydney Sprint 3T from Mario Kart Tour
Sydney Sprint 3T
GBA Battle Course 1 from Mario Kart Tour
GBA Battle Course 1
Athens Dash from Mario Kart Tour
Athens Dash
Athens Dash 2 from Mario Kart Tour
Athens Dash 2
Athens Dash 3 from Mario Kart Tour
Athens Dash 3

* 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]

# Name Image Series / game Type Class Strength / effect(s) How to obtain Spirit battle
Opponent(s) Battle conditions Stage Song
85 B Dasher An artwork of Metal Mario's signature kart. Mario Kart Series Support (1) Ace Neutral Special ↑ Spirit Board Mario x3

Rule: Uncontrollable Speed

  • All fighters move faster and can't stop quickly
  • The enemy can deal damage by dashing into you
Figure-8 Circuit Circuit - Mario Kart 7

Gallery[edit]

Mario Kart DS[edit]

Mario Kart 7[edit]

Mario Kart 8[edit]

Mario Kart Tour[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ダッシュ
Bī Dasshu
B Dash

Chinese (simplified) B冲刺
B Chōngcì
B Sprint

Chinese (traditional) B衝刺
B Chōngcì
B Sprint

Dutch Sprinter
Sprinter, probably from the B Dasher Mk. 2, which is named Sprinter in the North American English version of Mario Kart Wii. Sprinter also means someone who runs fast.
French Intrépide
Intrepid
German Bolide
Racing Car
Italian Fulmine
Lightning
Korean B대시
B Daesi
B Dash

Portuguese (NOA) Corisco
Lightning
Portuguese (NOE) Turbólide
An aggregation of turbo and bólide ("racing car")
Russian Турбо B
Turbo B
Turbo B

Spanish Rayo GTI
Thunderbolt GTI; GTI stands for Gran Turismo Inyección (Gran Turismo Injection)

Trivia[edit]

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