Lightning Champ

Lightning Champ
Mario in his personal kart, the Lightning Champ.
Information
Type	Kart, Medium
First appearance	Mario Kart Arcade GP DX (2013)
Total appearances	Mario Kart Arcade GP DX
Strengths	Acceleration

Mario's personalized vehicle in Mario Kart Arcade GP DX is the Lightning Champ (ライトニングチャンプ). Drawing its design heavily from a Formula One racing car, this kart offers a slight bonus in Acceleration, making it an optimum choice for absolute beginners.

Description

Black Yoshi glides through the skies with his black Lightning Champ.

The Lightning Champ is characterized by having a sleek, drawn-out body. The front has two horizontal red and white extension with blue panels extending vertically on the end. The frame is colored blue with outlying red and white stripes, much to Mario's liking. The sides are mainly red with some blue, and two huge black tires with yellow lines going down the treads are connected with sturdy steel pipes. Behind the small windshield and seat are the back tires, overshadowed by a blue aerodynamic fin reading "MARIO KART." A couple red lights, the user's icon, and two exhausts can be seen on the back.

Type S

Whereas the normal version of the Lightning Champ was primarily blue, the Type S Lightning Champ is primarily red. Its body seems to be redone in a red paint, and white stripes now accent the top horizontal platform, center of the vehicle, and middle of the back fin. Apart from this different aesthetic look, the Type S is no different then the normal blue, white, and red one.

Type X

Similar to other Type X variants of other Mario Kart Arcade GP DX vehicles, the Lightning Champ X is much darker than the original... although the shape is retained, the body is now a dull gold color, accented with black and gray markings. The back fin now says "MARIO KART" in black and gold lettering over a white background, which gives this version an excellent finish.

Statistics

While the Lightning Champ might be an upgrade from the Standard Kart (at least in Acceleration), there's better karts to choose from that offer double the stat bonuses than this one has. Still, for beginners or people looking for a challenge, the Lightning Champ is a great selection.

Stat Name	Stat Value
Acceleration	★ +2
Speed	★ +0
Handling	★ +0

Trivia!

• There's actually two other karts besides the Lightning champ designed after Formula One racers, the Sprinter from Mario Kart Wii and the Circuit Special from Mario Kart 8.

Gallery

Black Yoshi waits patiently in his Type X Lightning Champ for the race to start.

A Starman protects Black Yoshi and his 黒 Lightning Champ.

The blue, white, and red Type X in the "Kart Select."

Wiz Khalifa's favorite version of the Lightning Champ, the black and yellow Type X.

A look at the regular, Type S (selected), and "NEW" Type X Lightning Champ variants.