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The '''Blue Falcon''' is a [[kart]] in the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series modeled after [[fzerowiki:Blue Falcon|the vehicle of the same name]] used by [[Captain Falcon]] in the [[fzerowiki:F-Zero (series)|''F-Zero'' series]]. In ''Mario Kart Wii'', the Blue Falcon is based on its design from ''[[fzerowiki:F-Zero X|F-Zero X]]'' and ''[[fzerowiki:F-Zero GX|F-Zero GX]]'', while in ''Mario Kart 8'', it is based on its design from the original ''[[fzerowiki:F-Zero|F-Zero]]''. In ''Mario Kart Wii'', the coloring of [[Baby Mario]]'s Blue Falcon is the same as its namesake and the emblem is located on the hood, two tailfins, and rear. The kart bears less resemblance to the vehicle it is based on in ''Mario Kart Wii'', having four wheels and a battery at the bottom. Its depiction in ''Mario Kart 8'' is more accurate; it now emits flames, which changes color during a mini-turbo drift, instead of exhaust smoke. In ''Mario Kart 8'' and ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'', the emblem is located on the sides of the kart.
The '''Blue Falcon''' is a [[kart]] in the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series modeled after [[fzerowiki:Blue Falcon|the vehicle of the same name]] used by [[Captain Falcon]] in the [[fzerowiki:F-Zero (series)|''F-Zero'' series]]. In ''Mario Kart Wii'', the Blue Falcon is based on its design from ''[[fzerowiki:F-Zero X|F-Zero X]]'' and ''[[fzerowiki:F-Zero GX|F-Zero GX]]'', while in ''Mario Kart 8'', it is based on its design from the original ''[[fzerowiki:F-Zero|F-Zero]]''. In ''Mario Kart Wii'', the coloring of [[Baby Mario]]'s Blue Falcon is the same as its namesake and the emblem is located on the hood, two tailfins, and rear. The kart bears less resemblance to the vehicle it is based on in ''Mario Kart Wii'', having four wheels and a battery at the bottom. Its depiction in ''Mario Kart 8'' is more accurate; it now emits flames, which changes color during a mini-turbo drift, instead of exhaust smoke. In ''Mario Kart 8'' and ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'', the emblem is located on the sides of the kart.


==''Mario Kart Wii''==
==''Mario Kart Wii''==
In ''Mario Kart Wii'', the Blue Falcon appears as a small Speed-type kart with heavyweight qualities that can be unlocked by winning the [[Lightning Cup]] in [[Mirror Mode]], or by playing 4,200 races. It has great speed; it is the fastest small vehicle in the game. In fact, its speed is equivalent to the [[Flame Runner]]'s. However, the vehicle is rather light and has average drifting and acceleration, but its other stats are rather low. In fact, the Blue Falcon is the only small vehicle to have a Mini-Turbo lower than thirty, unless driven by Baby Daisy, Koopa Troopa, Dry Bones, or the Mii based on their Mini-Turbo bonuses. Its weight is tied with the Standard Kart S. Its acceleration is tied with the [[Super Blooper (kart)|Super Blooper]]. The Blue Falcon's off-road is rather poor; it has the worst off-road performance, handling, and Mini-Turbo out of all small vehicles. Its off-road is tied with the [[Honeycoupe]], the [[Wild Wing]], and the [[Sneakster]]. The Blue Falcon also has the lowest stat total out of any small vehicle in the game, having 249 stat points. Its medium and large counterparts are the [[B Dasher Mk. 2|Sprinter]] and the [[Jetsetter]], respectively.
The Blue Falcon is an unlockable small vehicle, unlocked by winning the [[Lightning Cup]] in [[Mirror Mode]] or by playing 4,200 races. The kart emphasizes top speed and trades off other stats, similar to its medium and large counterparts (the [[B Dasher Mk. 2|Sprinter]] and [[Jetsetter]] respectively), but not as polarizing. It is the fastest small vehicle in the game, with its top speed being equivalent to the [[Flame Runner]]'s. However, the vehicle is rather light and has average drifting and acceleration, but its other stats are rather low. In fact, the Blue Falcon is the only small vehicle to have a Mini-Turbo lower than thirty, unless driven by Baby Daisy, Koopa Troopa, Dry Bones, or the Mii based on their Mini-Turbo bonuses. Its weight is tied with the Standard Kart S. Its acceleration is tied with the [[Super Blooper (kart)|Super Blooper]]. Its off-road is tied with the [[Honeycoupe]], the [[Wild Wing]], and the [[Sneakster]]. The Blue Falcon's off-road is rather poor; it has the worst off-road performance, handling, and Mini-Turbo out of all small vehicles. The Blue Falcon also has the lowest stat total out of any small vehicle in the game, having 249 stat points.


It does not have a bike counterpart, though its weight, acceleration, and drift stats are similar to those of the [[Jet Bubble]]. It is one of six vehicles that does not have a counterpart, the other five being the Jet Bubble, [[Piranha Prowler]], [[Classic Dragster]], [[Phantom (bike)|Phantom]], and [[Zip Zip]].
The Blue Falcon is one of the six vehicles in Mario Kart Wii to not have a counterpart for its size class, with the other five vehicles being the [[Classic Dragster]], [[Jet Bubble]], [[Piranha Prowler]], [[Phantom (bike)|Phantom]], and [[Zip Zip]].


Although it is called the Blue Falcon, most characters driving this vehicle have non-blue color schemes; for example, [[Baby Luigi]] has a green Blue Falcon. If Baby Luigi or [[Baby Daisy]] ride the Blue Falcon, it can surpass the Sprinter's and [[Flame Runner]]'s default speed by one point.
Although it is called the Blue Falcon, most characters driving this vehicle have non-blue color schemes; for example, [[Baby Luigi]] has a green Blue Falcon. If Baby Luigi or [[Baby Daisy]] ride the Blue Falcon, it will surpass the Sprinter's, [[Flame Flyer]] and Sneakster's, and [[Flame Runner]]'s default speed by one point, three points, and five points respectively. Also, if Toadette rides the Blue Falcon, it will surpass the Piranha Prowler's and [[Bullet Bike]]'s default off-road stat by one point.


===Color schemes===
===Color schemes===
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|[[Baby Mario]]
|[[Baby Mario]]
|Blue body, red fin stripes, brown stripe through the middle
|Blue body and seat, dark red fin stripes, light brown stripe through the middle
|[[File:BlueFalcon-BabyMario.png|x120px]]
|[[File:BlueFalcon-BabyMario.png|x120px]]
|[[Baby Luigi]]
|[[Baby Luigi]]
|Green body, blue fin stripes, brown stripe through the middle
|Green body, blue fin stripes and seat, light brown stripe through the middle
|[[File:BlueFalcon-BabyLuigi.png|x120px]]
|[[File:BlueFalcon-BabyLuigi.png|x120px]]
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|[[Baby Peach]]
|[[Baby Peach]]
|Pink body, yellow fin stripes, brown stripe through the middle
|Pink body, yellow fin stripes, blue seat, light brown stripe through the middle
|[[File:BlueFalcon-BabyPeach.png|x120px]]
|[[File:BlueFalcon-BabyPeach.png|x120px]]
|[[Baby Daisy]]
|[[Baby Daisy]]
|Orange body, turquoise fin stripes, yellow stripe through the middle
|Orange body, shamrock green fin stripes, blue seat, yellow stripe through the middle
|[[File:BlueFalcon-BabyDaisy.png|x120px]]
|[[File:BlueFalcon-BabyDaisy.png|x120px]]
|-
|-
|[[Toad]]
|[[Toad]]
|Dark blue body, red fin stripes and stripe through the middle
|Dark blue body, red fin stripes and stripe through the middle, blue seat
|[[File:BlueFalcon-Toad.png|x120px]]
|[[File:BlueFalcon-Toad.png|x120px]]
|[[Toadette]]
|[[Toadette]]
|Magenta body, red fin stripes, brown stripe through the middle
|Magenta body, red fin stripes, blue seat, light brown stripe through the middle
|[[File:BlueFalcon-Toadette.png|x120px]]
|[[File:BlueFalcon-Toadette.png|x120px]]
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|-
|[[Koopa Troopa]]
|[[Koopa Troopa]]
|Golden-yellow body, green fin stripes and stripe through the middle
|Golden-yellow body, lime green fin stripes and stripe through the middle, blue seat
|[[File:BlueFalcon-KoopaTroopa.png|x120px]]
|[[File:BlueFalcon-KoopaTroopa.png|x120px]]
|[[Dry Bones]]
|[[Dry Bones]]
|Dark gray body, light gray fin stripes and stripe through the middle
|Dark gray body, light gray fin stripes and stripe through the middle, blue seat
|[[File:BlueFalcon-DryBones.png|x120px]]
|[[File:BlueFalcon-DryBones.png|x120px]]
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|-
|Male [[Mii]]
|Male [[Mii]]
|Blue body, dark blue fin stripes and stripe through the middle
|Cadet blue body, dark blue fin stripes, seat and stripe through the middle
|[[File:BlueFalcon-MiiM.png|x120px]]
|[[File:BlueFalcon-MiiM.png|x120px]]
|Female Mii
|Female Mii
|White body, magenta fin stripes and stripe through the middle
|White body, magenta fin stripes, seat and stripe through the middle
|[[File:BlueFalcon-MiiF.png|x120px]]
|[[File:BlueFalcon-MiiF.png|x120px]]
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==''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''==
==''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''==
[[File:Blue Falcon MK8 Luigi.png|thumb|[[Luigi]] driving the Blue Falcon in ''Mario Kart 8''.]]
[[File:Blue Falcon MK8 Luigi.png|thumb|[[Luigi]] driving the Blue Falcon in ''Mario Kart 8''.]]
The Blue Falcon returns in ''Mario Kart 8'' as one of the vehicles included in [[The Legend of Zelda x Mario Kart 8|''The Legend of Zelda'' × ''Mario Kart 8'']] downloadable content pack, as well as one of the three retro vehicle bodies to return in the game along with the [[B Dasher]] and [[Pipe Frame]]. The model is redesigned to look like the original Blue Falcon from ''F-Zero'' for the [[SNES]], complete with flames coming out from the exhaust pipes and an engine noise mimicking that of its original counterpart, and it no longer changes color depending on which character is using it. The tailfins also move when the kart turns. It can also be used by a character of any weight class, as opposed to being exclusive to lightweight characters. Its engine sound is actually a deeper pitched version of the [[Jet Bike]] that sounds like a fighter jet. The exhaust flames change color when performing a [[Mini-Turbo]].
The Blue Falcon returns in ''Mario Kart 8'' as one of the vehicles included in [[The Legend of Zelda x Mario Kart 8|''The Legend of Zelda'' × ''Mario Kart 8'']] downloadable content pack, as well as one of the three retro vehicle bodies to return in the game along with the [[B Dasher]] and [[Pipe Frame]]. The model is redesigned to look like the original Blue Falcon from ''F-Zero'' for the [[SNES]], complete with flames coming out from the exhaust pipes and an engine noise mimicking that of its original counterpart, and it no longer changes color depending on which character is using it. The tailfins also move when the kart turns. It can also be used by a character of any weight class, as opposed to being exclusive to lightweight characters. Its engine sound is actually a deeper pitched version of the [[Jet Bike]]'s, which is a ducted jet engine. The exhaust flames change color when performing a [[Mini-Turbo]]. CPUs never use the Blue Falcon, thus making this kart a player-exclusive kart.


In terms of its stats, the Blue Falcon's stat distribution is similar to that of the [[Soda Jet]] from ''[[Mario Kart 7]]''; it gives a high boost in speed and acceleration as well as an average [[Mini-Turbo]], at the cost of some weight and traction. Also, the Blue Falcon's stats are shared with the [[Streetle]], which is available in the [[Animal Crossing x Mario Kart 8|''Animal Crossing'' × ''Mario Kart 8'']] DLC pack.
In terms of its stats, the Blue Falcon's stat distribution is similar to that of the [[Soda Jet]] from ''[[Mario Kart 7]]''; it gives a high boost in speed and acceleration as well as an average [[Mini-Turbo]], at the cost of some weight and traction. Also, the Blue Falcon's stats are shared with the [[Streetle]], which is available in the [[Animal Crossing x Mario Kart 8|''Animal Crossing'' × ''Mario Kart 8'']] DLC pack.


It is one of the several vehicles in ''Mario Kart 8'' to have a supercharged engine which is from a fighter jet, together with [[Mach 8]], [[Sports Coupe]], [[Circuit Special]], [[B Dasher]], [[Badwagon]], [[P-Wing (kart)|P-Wing]], [[Comet]], and [[Jet Bike]].
It is one of the several vehicles in ''Mario Kart 8'' to have a supercharged engine, the others being the [[Mach 8]], [[Sports Coupe]], [[Circuit Special]], [[B Dasher]], [[Badwagon]], [[P-Wing (kart)|P-Wing]], [[Comet]], and [[Jet Bike]].


A [[Stamp]] of the Blue Falcon became available in Version 4.0 of ''Mario Kart 8'', which was released on April 23, 2015.
A [[Stamp]] of the Blue Falcon became available in Version 4.0 of ''Mario Kart 8'', which was released on April 23, 2015.


In ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'', it can be unlocked randomly by collecting [[coin]]s and now shares stats with the [[Splat Buggy]]. It provides a higher boost to traction, anti-gravity handling, and water handling, while reducing water speed, air speed, acceleration, weight, ground handling, and air handling.
In ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'', it can be unlocked randomly by collecting [[coin]]s and now shares stats with the [[Splat Buggy]]. It provides a higher boost to traction, anti-gravity handling, and water handling, while reducing water speed, air speed, acceleration, weight, ground handling, and air handling. CPUs will never use this vehicle body, making it among the few player-exclusive vehicle parts in the game.


==Statistics==
==Statistics==
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Blue Falcon (Baby Mario) Model.png|Baby Mario's Blue Falcon
Blue Falcon (Baby Luigi) Model.png|Baby Luigi's Blue Falcon
Blue Falcon (Baby Peach) Model.png|Baby Peach's Blue Falcon
Blue Falcon (Baby Daisy) Model.png|Baby Daisy's Blue Falcon
Blue Falcon (Toad) Model.png|Toad's Blue Falcon
Blue Falcon (Toadette) Model.png|Toadette's Blue Falcon
Blue Falcon (Koopa Troopa) Model.png|Koopa Troopa's Blue Falcon
Blue Falcon (Dry Bones) Model.png|Dry Bones's Blue Falcon
Blue Falcon (Small Male Mii) Model.png|Small Male Mii's Blue Falcon
Blue Falcon (Small Female Mii) Model.png|Small Female Mii's Blue Falcon
DKBlueFalcon.png|[[Donkey Kong]], using the Blue Falcon.
DKBlueFalcon.png|[[Donkey Kong]], using the Blue Falcon.
MK8 Wario Blue Falcon Warios Gold Mine.jpg|[[Wario]] pushes [[Rosalina]] with the Blue Falcon.
MK8 Wario Blue Falcon Warios Gold Mine.jpg|[[Wario]] pushes [[Rosalina]] with the Blue Falcon.
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|ChiR=Lánsè zhī Sǔn
|ChiM=Blue Falcon
|ChiM=Blue Falcon
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Though not yet in the game, the ''Mario Kart 8'' version of the Blue Falcon has specific files relating to it within ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', with the specific codename '''BFalcon8'''.
*Though it never appeared in the game, the ''Mario Kart 8'' version of the Blue Falcon had specific files relating to it within ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', with the specific codename '''BFalcon8'''.
*The color scheme of Baby Luigi, Toadette and Dry Bones' Blue Falcons resemble the namesake vehicle's alternate colors in ''F-Zero X''.
*The color scheme of Baby Luigi, Toadette and Dry Bones' Blue Falcons resemble the namesake vehicle's alternate colors in ''F-Zero X''.


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Revision as of 02:04, February 7, 2024

This article is about the kart from Mario Kart Wii, Mario Kart 8, and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe based on Captain Falcon's signature vehicle. For the move in the Super Smash Bros. series also based on the vehicle, see Captain Falcon § Blue Falcon.
Blue Falcon
Blue Falcon from Mario Kart 8
The Blue Falcon in Mario Kart 8.
Size class MKW: Small
MK8 and MK8D: Any
Strong stats Speed (MKW)
Speed, Acceleration (MK8)
Speed (MK8D)
Average stats Acceleration, Drift (MKW)
Handling (MK8)
Traction (MK8D)
Weak stats Weight, Handling, Off-Road, Mini-Turbo (MKW)
Weight, Traction (MK8)
Acceleration, Weight, Handling (MK8D)
Appears in Mario Kart Wii, Mario Kart 8 (DLC Pack 1), Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

The Blue Falcon is a kart in the Mario Kart series modeled after the vehicle of the same name used by Captain Falcon in the F-Zero series. In Mario Kart Wii, the Blue Falcon is based on its design from F-Zero X and F-Zero GX, while in Mario Kart 8, it is based on its design from the original F-Zero. In Mario Kart Wii, the coloring of Baby Mario's Blue Falcon is the same as its namesake and the emblem is located on the hood, two tailfins, and rear. The kart bears less resemblance to the vehicle it is based on in Mario Kart Wii, having four wheels and a battery at the bottom. Its depiction in Mario Kart 8 is more accurate; it now emits flames, which changes color during a mini-turbo drift, instead of exhaust smoke. In Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, the emblem is located on the sides of the kart.

Mario Kart Wii

The Blue Falcon is an unlockable small vehicle, unlocked by winning the Lightning Cup in Mirror Mode or by playing 4,200 races. The kart emphasizes top speed and trades off other stats, similar to its medium and large counterparts (the Sprinter and Jetsetter respectively), but not as polarizing. It is the fastest small vehicle in the game, with its top speed being equivalent to the Flame Runner's. However, the vehicle is rather light and has average drifting and acceleration, but its other stats are rather low. In fact, the Blue Falcon is the only small vehicle to have a Mini-Turbo lower than thirty, unless driven by Baby Daisy, Koopa Troopa, Dry Bones, or the Mii based on their Mini-Turbo bonuses. Its weight is tied with the Standard Kart S. Its acceleration is tied with the Super Blooper. Its off-road is tied with the Honeycoupe, the Wild Wing, and the Sneakster. The Blue Falcon's off-road is rather poor; it has the worst off-road performance, handling, and Mini-Turbo out of all small vehicles. The Blue Falcon also has the lowest stat total out of any small vehicle in the game, having 249 stat points.

The Blue Falcon is one of the six vehicles in Mario Kart Wii to not have a counterpart for its size class, with the other five vehicles being the Classic Dragster, Jet Bubble, Piranha Prowler, Phantom, and Zip Zip.

Although it is called the Blue Falcon, most characters driving this vehicle have non-blue color schemes; for example, Baby Luigi has a green Blue Falcon. If Baby Luigi or Baby Daisy ride the Blue Falcon, it will surpass the Sprinter's, Flame Flyer and Sneakster's, and Flame Runner's default speed by one point, three points, and five points respectively. Also, if Toadette rides the Blue Falcon, it will surpass the Piranha Prowler's and Bullet Bike's default off-road stat by one point.

Color schemes

Character Color Scheme Image Character Color Scheme Image
Baby Mario Blue body and seat, dark red fin stripes, light brown stripe through the middle Baby Mario's Blue Falcon Baby Luigi Green body, blue fin stripes and seat, light brown stripe through the middle Baby Luigi's Blue Falcon
Baby Peach Pink body, yellow fin stripes, blue seat, light brown stripe through the middle Baby Peach's Blue Falcon Baby Daisy Orange body, shamrock green fin stripes, blue seat, yellow stripe through the middle Baby Daisy's Blue Falcon
Toad Dark blue body, red fin stripes and stripe through the middle, blue seat Toad's Blue Falcon Toadette Magenta body, red fin stripes, blue seat, light brown stripe through the middle Toadette's Blue Falcon
Koopa Troopa Golden-yellow body, lime green fin stripes and stripe through the middle, blue seat Koopa Troopa's Blue Falcon Dry Bones Dark gray body, light gray fin stripes and stripe through the middle, blue seat Dry Bones in the Blue Falcon on the character select screen
Male Mii Cadet blue body, dark blue fin stripes, seat and stripe through the middle Blue Falcon from Mario Kart Wii Female Mii White body, magenta fin stripes, seat and stripe through the middle Blue Falcon from Mario Kart Wii

Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Luigi drives in the Blue Falcon on Rainbow Road in Mario Kart 8.
Luigi driving the Blue Falcon in Mario Kart 8.

The Blue Falcon returns in Mario Kart 8 as one of the vehicles included in The Legend of Zelda × Mario Kart 8 downloadable content pack, as well as one of the three retro vehicle bodies to return in the game along with the B Dasher and Pipe Frame. The model is redesigned to look like the original Blue Falcon from F-Zero for the SNES, complete with flames coming out from the exhaust pipes and an engine noise mimicking that of its original counterpart, and it no longer changes color depending on which character is using it. The tailfins also move when the kart turns. It can also be used by a character of any weight class, as opposed to being exclusive to lightweight characters. Its engine sound is actually a deeper pitched version of the Jet Bike's, which is a ducted jet engine. The exhaust flames change color when performing a Mini-Turbo. CPUs never use the Blue Falcon, thus making this kart a player-exclusive kart.

In terms of its stats, the Blue Falcon's stat distribution is similar to that of the Soda Jet from Mario Kart 7; it gives a high boost in speed and acceleration as well as an average Mini-Turbo, at the cost of some weight and traction. Also, the Blue Falcon's stats are shared with the Streetle, which is available in the Animal Crossing × Mario Kart 8 DLC pack.

It is one of the several vehicles in Mario Kart 8 to have a supercharged engine, the others being the Mach 8, Sports Coupe, Circuit Special, B Dasher, Badwagon, P-Wing, Comet, and Jet Bike.

A Stamp of the Blue Falcon became available in Version 4.0 of Mario Kart 8, which was released on April 23, 2015.

In Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, it can be unlocked randomly by collecting coins and now shares stats with the Splat Buggy. It provides a higher boost to traction, anti-gravity handling, and water handling, while reducing water speed, air speed, acceleration, weight, ground handling, and air handling. CPUs will never use this vehicle body, making it among the few player-exclusive vehicle parts in the game.

Statistics

Mario Kart Wii

Speed: 60/80
Weight: 29/80
Acceleration: 35/80
Handling: 29/80
Drift: 43/80
Off-Road: 24/80
Mini-Turbo: 29/80
Vehicle type:
Drift

Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Mario Kart 8

  • Ground Speed: +0.25
  • Water Speed: 0
  • Air Speed: +0.25
  • Anti-Gravity Speed: +0.25
  • Acceleration: +0.25
  • Weight: -0.25
  • Ground Handling: 0
  • Water Handling: 0
  • Air Handling: 0
  • Anti-Gravity Handling: 0
  • Traction: -0.5
  • Mini-Turbo: 0

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

  • Ground Speed: +0.25
  • Water Speed: -0.25
  • Air Speed: 0
  • Anti-Gravity Speed: +0.25
  • Acceleration: -0.25
  • Weight: -0.5
  • Ground Handling: -0.25
  • Water Handling: +0.25
  • Air Handling: -0.5
  • Anti-Gravity Handling: +0.5
  • Traction: 0
  • Mini-Turbo: -0.25

Gallery

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ブルーファルコン
Burū Farukon
Blue Falcon

Chinese 蓝色之隼
Lánsè zhī Sǔn
Blue Falcon

Dutch Blue Falcon
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French Blue Falcon
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German Blue Falcon
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Italian Blue Falcon
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Korean 블루팔콘
Beullupalkon
Blue Falcon

Portuguese Blue Falcon
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Russian Синий сокол
Siniy sokol
Blue falcon

Spanish (NOA) Halcón Azul (Mario Kart 8)
Blue Falcon (Mario Kart Wii)
Blue Falcon
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Spanish (NOE) Blue Falcon
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Trivia

  • Though it never appeared in the game, the Mario Kart 8 version of the Blue Falcon had specific files relating to it within Mario Kart Tour, with the specific codename BFalcon8.
  • The color scheme of Baby Luigi, Toadette and Dry Bones' Blue Falcons resemble the namesake vehicle's alternate colors in F-Zero X.