Kart

Kart is the vehicle used in the Mario Kart series.

Super Mario Kart
In Super Mario Kart, the term Kart had an alternate meaning; they meant "extra life". If a driver failed to reach the top four, he'd lose one of his four karts. Losing the final kart would mean you'd effectively quit the Grand Prix. However, mitigating circumstances may allow you to recover one of your karts. This idea was later abolished.

Mario Kart 64
In Mario Kart 64, the Kart used is a generic metal-pipe frame for each character.

Mario Kart: Super Circuit
In Mario Kart: Super Circuit, the Kart used is a generic metal-pipe frame for each character.

Mario Kart: Double Dash!!
Mario Kart: Double Dash!! introduced custom karts for each character and a simple stat system.

Mario Kart Wii
There are six karts for each weight class, making a total of eighteen.

Mario Kart DS
In Mario Kart DS, a vast majority of Karts have the same stats (the independant variable being the character on the Kart). Each character possesses three karts, making thirty-six in total.

Super Smash Bros. Melee
A Kart trophy is available in Super Smash Bros. Melee.