Classic Dragster

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Classic Dragster
Nostalgia 1
Mario's Classic Dragster from Mario Kart Wii
Mario sitting on his Classic Dragster
Size classMedium
Strong statsAcceleration, Handling, Drift, Mini-Turbo
Average statsWeight, Off-Road
Weak statsSpeed
Appears inMario Kart Wii

TheClassic Dragster (known as theNostalgia 1 in the British English version) is a medium-sizedkart which appears inMario Kart Wii. It resembles a late-1930s Grand Prix racecar, particularly those produced byMercedes-Benz. It also resembles theCucumber fromMario Kart DS. The emblem is located on the hood and on a license plate on the rear. Although it lacks abike counterpart for its size class, its small counterpart is theCheep Charger.

A similar kart,W 25 Silver Arrow, appears inMario Kart 8 as a downloadable kart body and part ofMercedes-Benz ×Mario Kart 8 DLC.

Stats[edit]

Speed:37/80
Weight:43/80
Acceleration:59/80
Handling:54/80
Drift:54/80
Off-Road:40/80
Mini-Turbo:51/80
Vehicle type:
Drift

The Classic Dragster is a well-balanced kart that features great acceleration with good handling,Mini-Turbo, and drifting. Its speed, weight, and off-road are around average. It is the second lightest and second slowest medium kart in the game, having the same speed as theWario Bike. It has the same weight as theDolphin Dasher, while it has the same acceleration as theBit Bike. Its handling is the same as that of theOffroader and it has the same drift as theStandard Bike S. It has the best acceleration of all the medium vehicles. If Luigi orPeach ride the Classic Dragster, its speed will tie with the Offroader. Additionally, if Peach uses the Classic Dragster, it will have the same acceleration as theCheep Charger, and if Daisy rides the Classic Dragster, it will have the same speed stat as theZip Zip. The Classic Dragster has the highest stat total of all karts in the game, having 338 stat points.

Color schemes[edit]

Screenshot of Luigi racing on SNES Mario Circuit 3 in his Classic Dragster from Mario Kart Wii.
Luigi's Classic Dragster
CharacterColor schemeImageCharacterColor schemeImage
MarioRed body and rims, white stripes, dark red trim, blue windshield and wheel nuts and gold dual-exhaustMario's Classic Dragster from Mario Kart WiiLuigiGreen body and wheel nuts, white stripes, dark blue trim, blue windshield, gray rims and dual-exhaustLuigi's Classic Dragster from Mario Kart Wii
PeachPink body and wheel nuts, white stripes, deep strawberry trim, blue windshield, light pink rims and gold dual-exhaustPeach's Classic Dragster from Mario Kart WiiDaisyOrange body and rims, white stripes, red-orange trim, cerulean windshield, mint green wheel nuts and gold dual-exhaustDaisy's Classic Dragster from Mario Kart Wii
YoshiApple green body and rims, white stripes, dark red trim, cerulean windshield, orange wheel nuts and bronze dual-exhaustYoshi's Classic Dragster from Mario Kart WiiBirdoPurple body and rims, white stripes, dark purple trim, indigo windshield, hot pink wheel nuts and silver dual-exhaustBirdo's Classic Dragster from Mario Kart Wii
Diddy KongDark brown body and rims, light beige stripes, black trim and dual-exhaust, dark blue windshield and dark red wheel nutsDiddy Kong's Classic Dragster from Mario Kart WiiBowser Jr.Dandelion body and wheel nuts, white stripes, brown trim, blue windshield, green rims and bronze dual-exhaustBowser Jr.'s Classic Dragster from Mario Kart Wii
MaleMiiBlue body, rims, trim and windshield, white stripes, cerulean wheel nuts and gold dual-exhaustClassic Dragster from Mario Kart WiiFemale MiiCream body and dual-exhaust, coral stripes, bubblegum rims and wheel nuts, dark pink trim and cerulean windshieldClassic Dragster from Mario Kart Wii

Gallery[edit]

  • Mario's Classic Dragster model

    Mario's Classic Dragster model

  • Luigi's Classic Dragster model

    Luigi's Classic Dragster model

  • Peach's Classic Dragster model

    Peach's Classic Dragster model

  • Daisy's Classic Dragster model

    Daisy's Classic Dragster model

  • Yoshi's Classic Dragster model

    Yoshi's Classic Dragster model

  • Birdo's Classic Dragster model

    Birdo's Classic Dragster model

  • Diddy Kong's Classic Dragster model

    Diddy Kong's Classic Dragster model

  • Bowser Jr's Classic Dragster model

    Bowser Jr's Classic Dragster model

  • Medium Male Mii's Classic Dragster model

    Medium Male Mii's Classic Dragster model

  • Medium Female Mii's Classic Dragster model

    Medium Female Mii's Classic Dragster model

Names in other languages[edit]

LanguageNameMeaningNotes
Japaneseノスタルジア[?]
Nosutarujia
Nostalgia
French(Canadian)Dragster Classique[?]Classic Dragster
French(European)Nostalgia[?]-
GermanNostalgia 1[?]-
ItalianNostalgia 1[?]-
Korean노스텔지아[?]
Noseuteljia
Nostalgia
SpanishModelo Clásico[?]Classic Model
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