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The '''B Dasher Mk. 2''', also known as '''Sprinter''' in North America, is a medium-sized [[Kart]] which appears in the game ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''. Only medium-sized characters can drive in this kart. Its appearance is based on a [[wikipedia:Formula One car|Formula One car]] and judging by its name outside of North America is probably intended to be an improved version of the [[B Dasher]]. This kart can be unlocked by unlocking 24 expert staff ghosts in Time Trials or by winning 3,000 online matches.
'''B Dasher Mk. 2''' (also known as '''Sprinter''' in North America) is a medium-sized [[kart]] that appears in the game ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''. Its appearance is based on a [[wikipedia:Formula One car|Formula One car]]. The kart can be unlocked by unlocking 24 expert staff ghosts in Time Trials or by winning 3,000 WFC races. Its bike counterpart is the [[Nitrocycle]].


The Sprinter is one of the fastest vehicles in the game. Its weight is also manageable. Its drift is about average, but its other stats are rather low. It shares the same stats with the [[Nitrocycle]].
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The Sprinter is one of the fastest vehicles in the game. Its weight is also manageable. Its drift is about average, but its other stats are rather low.


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*The name "B Dasher" is most likely a reference to the controls of the side-scrolling NES and Game Boy games - the player presses and holds the B button to dash. The "Mk. 2" is a reference to [[B Dasher|Mario's ''DS'' Kart]].
*The name "B Dasher" is most likely a reference to the controls of the side-scrolling NES and Game Boy games - the player presses and holds the B button to dash. The "Mk. 2" is a reference to [[B Dasher|Mario's ''DS'' Kart]].
**The assumption that this is an improved version of Mario's B Dasher is supported by the fact that the B Dasher Mk. 2 resembles a modern [[Wikipedia:Formula_One_car|Formula]], whereas the B Dasher resembles an older type of Formula used between 1960 and 1980.
**The assumption that this is an improved version of Mario's B Dasher is supported by the fact that the B Dasher Mk. 2 resembles a modern [[Wikipedia:Formula_One_car|Formula]], whereas the B Dasher resembles an older type of Formula used between 1960 and 1980.
*The B Dasher Mk. 2 is the only medium-sized vehicle capable of surpassing the speed of the [[Flame Flyer]].  
*The B Dasher Mk. 2 is the only medium-sized vehicle having speed surpassing that of the [[Flame Flyer]].  
*The B Dasher Mk. 2 is the only vehicle in ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'', which has a 60+ speed stat, that is used as a normal Time Trial staff ghost. In this case, it is used by [[Luigi]] on the [[Luigi Circuit]] course.
*The B Dasher Mk. 2 is the only vehicle in ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'', which has a speed stat of higher than 60 that is used as a normal Time Trial staff ghost. In this case, it is used by [[Luigi]] on the [[Luigi Circuit]] course.
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B Dasher Mk. 2 (also known as Sprinter in North America) is a medium-sized kart that appears in the game Mario Kart Wii. Its appearance is based on a Formula One car. The kart can be unlocked by unlocking 24 expert staff ghosts in Time Trials or by winning 3,000 WFC races. Its bike counterpart is the Nitrocycle.

Statistics

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The Sprinter is one of the fastest vehicles in the game. Its weight is also manageable. Its drift is about average, but its other stats are rather low.

Color Schemes

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Names in Other Languages

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Trivia

  • The name "B Dasher" is most likely a reference to the controls of the side-scrolling NES and Game Boy games - the player presses and holds the B button to dash. The "Mk. 2" is a reference to Mario's DS Kart.
    • The assumption that this is an improved version of Mario's B Dasher is supported by the fact that the B Dasher Mk. 2 resembles a modern Formula, whereas the B Dasher resembles an older type of Formula used between 1960 and 1980.
  • The B Dasher Mk. 2 is the only medium-sized vehicle having speed surpassing that of the Flame Flyer.
  • The B Dasher Mk. 2 is the only vehicle in Mario Kart Wii, which has a speed stat of higher than 60 that is used as a normal Time Trial staff ghost. In this case, it is used by Luigi on the Luigi Circuit course.