How to get Gold Kart Parts in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Alan Bernal
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In Mario Kart 8 Deluxe players can get Gold Kart Parts for each of their vehicles. In this guide, we’ve compiled a list of every Gold Part there is to find in the game, and how exactly you can unlock them. 

The Booster Course Pass DLC pack has once again reignited the hype for Mario Kart 8 by injecting dozens of classic tracks into the Nintendo Switch port. As players hit the courses, they’ll slowly start to unlock vehicle customization options.

These come in the form of different style gliders, tires, and car bodies, each having their influence on the overall stats that your vehicle takes with it in a race.

Special unlockables can also be obtained in the form of three Gold vehicle Parts with straightforward prerequisites to get.

A screenshot of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Gold Kart Parts being used in a race.
Gold Kart Parts in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe come in the form of the kart’s body, tires, and glider.

Mario Kart 8 Gold Kart Parts

To unlock the Gold Standard kart, you’ll need to win every Grand Prix Cup in 150cc and Mirror Mode with at least a single star. The Gold Tires can then be obtained in Time Trail mode after beating every Staff Ghost at 150cc. Finally, the Gold Glider can be unlocked by simply collecting 10,000 total gold coins across all your races.

These are some of the last items that you can unlock in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe so expect them to take a few hours of gameplay each.

How to unlock Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Gold Kart Parts

  • Gold Standard Body: Win every 150cc & Mirror Mode Grand Prix Cup with one or more stars
  • Gold Tires: Beat every 150cc Time Trail Staff Ghost
  • Gold Glider: Collect 10,000 gold coins

These can be unlocked in any order and will be a permanent part of your inventory once acquired.

A screenshot of the car selection screen in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has Gold Kart Parts for players to unlock.

Once you complete a set challenge above, the Gold Part will automatically be added to the kart part selections the next time you build your kart to get into a race.

Players can choose the ultimate flex by unlocking all three gold parts and equipping them to take online, though there may be better builds out there.

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Alan is a former staff writer for Dexerto based in Southern California who covered esports, internet culture, and the broader games/streaming industry. He is a CSUF Alum with a B.A. in Journalism. He's reported on sports medicine, emerging technology, and local community issues. Got a tip or want to talk?