Cloud 9

The Cloud 9 is a kart that appears in the . It debuted in Mario Kart 7.
== Description ==
It is in the shape of a Lakitu's Cloud, with two golden exhaust pipes at the back. It is based for Lakitu, though any character can use this kart.
In Mario Kart Tour, the kart uses the Sponge tires from Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
== In ==
=== Mario Kart 7 ===
The Cloud 9 is an unlockable kart part, serving as the signature kart for Lakitu. It gives a boost in acceleration and handling, whilst lowering speed and weight. In terms of hidden stats, the Cloud 9 offers a boost in sea and air speed, sea and air handling, mini-turbo and drift.
The Cloud 9 is particularly favoured by CPUs Princess Peach, Rosalina and Honey Queen.
The Cloud 9 is used for the Expert Staff Ghosts for Piranha Plant Slide and , using both using Lakitu, and his kart is equipped with the Sponge and Roller tires respectively, and with the Paraglider. Toad is also used in the Cloud 9 for the Normal Staff Ghost for , equipped with the Mushroom tires and the Paraglider.
=== Mario Kart Tour ===
The Cloud 9 reappears in Mario Kart Tour, where it is classified as a Super kart. Performing Jump Boosts will earn more points if this kart is used. Unlike in 7, the Cloud 9 does not display the characters' emblem at the back.
== Other appearances ==
=== Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS ===
The Cloud 9 makes an appearance in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS as a trophy, with Lakitu in it. It is also equipped with the Slick tires and Lakitu's Super Glider.
== Game data ==
== External links ==
*Cloud 9 on Mario Kart Racing Wiki.
== Gallery ==
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