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The '''Zucchini''' (known as the '''Gherkin''' in the British English version) is an unlockable [[kart]] part in ''[[Mario Kart 7]]''. It resembles a mid-sixties [[Wikipedia:Formula One|Formula One]] racecar, particularly those made by Lotus. It can be considered a counterpart to the [[Cucumber]] from ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' and [[Classic Dragster]] from ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''. It shares the same horn sound effect when bumped into as the Cucumber.
The '''Zucchini''' (known as the '''Gherkin''' in the British English version of its debut game) is a [[kart]] in the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series. It resembles a mid-sixties {{wp|Formula One}} racecar, particularly those made by Lotus. It can be considered a counterpart to the [[Cucumber]] from ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' and [[Classic Dragster]] from ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''. It shares the same horn sound effect when bumped into as the Cucumber.


The Zucchini offers a speed boost, while hindering acceleration and handling. It is tied with the [[B Dasher]], [[Blue Seven]], and [[Bruiser]] for having the highest speed of all kart bodies. In terms of its hidden stats, however, the Zucchini hardly has any pros outside of its speed stat.
==History==
===''Mario Kart 7''===
The Zucchini first appears in ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' as an unlockable kart part. It has a speed boost, while hindering acceleration and handling. It is tied with the [[B Dasher]], [[Blue Seven]], and [[Bruiser]] for having the highest speed of all kart bodies. In terms of its hidden stats, however, the Zucchini hardly has any pros outside of its speed stat.


CPU [[Luigi]] and [[Wario]] can occasionally be seen driving in this body.
CPU [[Luigi]] and [[Wario]] can occasionally be seen driving in this body.


The Zucchini returns in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', though only in the beta version. It appears to be equipped with a new set of tires debuting in said game.
It has the same engine sound as the [[Bolt Buggy]], which in turn is based on the [[Koopa King]] from ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]''


It has the same engine sound as the [[Bolt Buggy]], which in turn is based on the [[Koopa King]] from ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]''
===''Mario Kart Tour''===
The Zucchini returned in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', though only in the beta version. It appeared to be equipped with a new set of tires debuting in said game.


==Stat boosts==
==Statistics==
===''Mario Kart 7'' stat boosts===
*'''Speed''': +0.5
*'''Speed''': +0.5
*'''Sea Speed''': -0.5
*'''Sea Speed''': -0.5

Revision as of 23:46, November 14, 2019

Template:Kart-infobox The Zucchini (known as the Gherkin in the British English version of its debut game) is a kart in the Mario Kart series. It resembles a mid-sixties Formula One racecar, particularly those made by Lotus. It can be considered a counterpart to the Cucumber from Mario Kart DS and Classic Dragster from Mario Kart Wii. It shares the same horn sound effect when bumped into as the Cucumber.

History

Mario Kart 7

The Zucchini first appears in Mario Kart 7 as an unlockable kart part. It has a speed boost, while hindering acceleration and handling. It is tied with the B Dasher, Blue Seven, and Bruiser for having the highest speed of all kart bodies. In terms of its hidden stats, however, the Zucchini hardly has any pros outside of its speed stat.

CPU Luigi and Wario can occasionally be seen driving in this body.

It has the same engine sound as the Bolt Buggy, which in turn is based on the Koopa King from Mario Kart: Double Dash!!

Mario Kart Tour

The Zucchini returned in Mario Kart Tour, though only in the beta version. It appeared to be equipped with a new set of tires debuting in said game.

Statistics

Mario Kart 7 stat boosts

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

Gallery

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ダンガンダック
Dangan Dakku
Bullet Duck

Dutch Komkommer GTi
Cucumber GTI, "GTi" stands for Gran Turismo injectie (Gran Turismo Injection)
German Renngurke
Racing Cucumber
Italian Cetriolampo
From "cetriolo" (cucumber) and "lampo" (lightning)
Portuguese Pepinomóvel
Cucumber Mobile
Spanish (NOA) Pepinomóvil
Cucumber Mobile
Spanish (NOE) Pepino-móvil
Cucumber-Mobile