Mario Kart
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What started of as an idea but then became a reality. Will be remember as it was the first project of the Automotive club.
The project originally started with a small childhood pedal kart, which we enlarged and reinforced to create a stronger, more stable base structure. During this process, our team was also working through the challenge of how to turn a kart design from a video game into a real, functional vehicle. By adapting the frame and redesigning key components, we transformed a simple pedal kart into the foundation for a full-scale, drivable Mario Kart replica.
The Making
The Mario Kart project was built using a mixed steel and aluminum frame, providing strength while keeping the structure relatively lightweight. The vehicle was designed primarily as a visual and educational prop, but it was fully engineered to be drivable as well.
One of the standout features is the custom exhaust, which was designed by our club and then 3D printed as a visual component to match the Mario Kart style. The rear body structure is made from a combination of cardboard and styrene foam, with two batteries and the electric motor mounted underneath to power the vehicle.
The side pods were fabricated from fiberglass and then painted for a finished look and added durability. The front section is built mainly from styrene foam, since the vehicle was originally intended more as a prop than a performance kart.
Although it was not primarily designed for driving performance, the kart handles surprisingly well and can easily reach speeds of around 20 km/h, making it both functional and fun to operate.
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