Steel Driver
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- Not to be confused with Steel Diver.
The Steel Driver is an unlockable kart that appears in Mario Kart 8. The name being based on the game Steel Diver. In fact, its Japanese and Italian names are the Steel Diver. It is a submarine-like vehicle with a dark blue top and a red underside. It has the same stats as the Badwagon, the Tri-Speeder, the Standard ATV, and the GLA. It boosts weight and traction, but lowers acceleration and handling.
In Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, it is now available from the start. In this game, it boosts speed and weight, but lowers acceleration and handling. It now shares stats with only the Tri-Speeder and Bone Rattler. CPU-controlled Iggy, Koopa Troopa, Wendy, and Dry Bones can be occasionally seen using this kart, paired with the Metal tires.
Stats
Mario Kart 8
- Ground Speed: 0
- Water Speed: +0.5
- Air Speed: 0
- Anti-Gravity Speed: -0.25
- Acceleration: -0.5
- Weight: +0.5
- Ground Handling: -0.5
- Water Handling: +0.75
- Air Handling: -0.25
- Anti-Gravity Handling: -0.75
- Traction: +0.5
- Mini-Turbo: -0.75
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
- Ground Speed: +0.25
- Water Speed: +0.5
- Air Speed: -0.75
- Anti-Gravity Speed: -0.25
- Acceleration: -0.75
- Weight: +0.5
- Ground Handling: -0.5
- Water Handling: +0.75
- Air Handling: -0.5
- Anti-Gravity Handling: -0.5
- Traction: 0
- Mini-Turbo: -0.5
Gallery
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | スティールダイバー Sutīru Daibā |
Steel Diver |
| Dutch | Diepzeeduikkar |
A pun of "diepzeeduiker" (deep sea diver) and "kar" (cart) |
| German | U-Kart |
A pun of "U-Boot" (submarine) and "kart" |
| Italian | Steel Diver |
Steel Diver |
| Portuguese | Turbomarino |
Turbomarine |
| Russian | Субмашина Submashina |
A pun of "субмарина" (submarine) and "машина" (machine) |
| Spanish | Subacuauto |
A pun of "subacuatico" (subaquatic) and "auto" (car) |
