One star of weight more or less will alter the speed 1 mph or so respectively: Other factors in-race that will alter your top speed is turning without power sliding (it will knock you down 1-2 mph), incline of the road (down-slope faster, up-slope slower), and turning while power sliding (which will actually raise your top speed 1 mph if you sustain it) will not lower your speed at all.
Remember, the difference is fractional, but after three laps it all adds up. Baby Luigi - Unlock eight expert staff ghosts in Time Trials, play 3,150 races, or win 100 Wi-Fi Connection Ghost races. Baby Daisy - Earn a 1-star rank or in every single 50cc Wii Grand Prix cup or play 1,950 races. The rule is, the heavier you are, the more power sliding will be necessary to keep that nice top speed bonus. Mario Kart Wii has a total of 14 unlockable characters, all of which have three methods. For example, Bowser's Kart may have a ***** rating on speed, but the ***** rating on weight tends to make him lose more speed unless you power slide into your turns. The Kart's weight factor will not only determine how much you slow down if you go off course, but also how much speed you will lose by making a turn without power sliding. Note that the top speed averages only vary 1 to 2 mph per star, but over 3 laps, it all adds up. The Speed rating is, of course, the top speed of each vehicle. King Boo & Petey Piranha Gruop (They know every special item!! =)), Piranha PipesĮarn Gold trophies for all cups in all race classes Mirror Mode (150cc Backwards)(Selectabl e cc screen) Here are the unlockables for mario kart double dash Unlockable: