F-Zero: Maximum Velocity/Machines

There are 4 machines available at the beginning of the game. As you progress through the game, additional machines are unlocked.

Hot Violet
Hot Violet pilot and karate expert Megan flies at a boosted speed of 579 km/h for six seconds --the best boost combo of the first four available machines.
 * Max Speed Normal: 422 km/h
 * Max Speed Boost: 579
 * Boost Time (sec.): 6
 * Body Strength (/100): 69
 * Turn Performance: B
 * Turn Balance: C

Fire Ball
Fireball designer and pilot Mickey Marcus has created a sturdy frame that can take more hits than any machine in the opening field. He'll always stay in the race. He is also considered quite the ladies' man.
 * Max Speed Normal: 440 km/h
 * Max Speed Boost: 565
 * Boost Time (sec.): 6.2
 * Body Strength (/100): 82
 * Turn Performance: C
 * Turn Balance: B

J. B. Crystal
The designer of Jane B. Christie's racer shows her love for vintage cars from the 20th century. It has long boosts duration and excellent balance - a good beginner's choice. She claims that she is 20 years old, though many suspect she is much older.
 * Max Speed Normal: 418 km/h
 * Max Speed Boost: 560
 * Boost Time (sec.): 9.5
 * Body Strength (/100): 63
 * Turn Performance: C
 * Turn Balance: A

Wind Walker
With the best turning ability and the highest boost speed of the first four machines, pilot Nichi's Wind Walker performs in turns and straightaways.
 * Max Speed Normal: 428 km/h
 * Max Speed Boost: 585
 * Boost Time (sec.): 5.3
 * Body Strength (/100): 50
 * Turn Performance: A
 * Turn Balance: D

Sly Joker
Unlock: Beat ../Pawn/, ../Knight/, and ../Bishop/ on Standard class.

Maintained by expert mechanics with the most advanced tools, Lord Cyber's Sly Joker tops out at a normal 436 km/h and a boosted speed of 591 km/h. Cyber lives in an isolated castle with only himself and a few servants.
 * Max Speed Normal: 436 km/h
 * Max Speed Boost: 591
 * Boost Time (sec.): 3
 * Body Strength (/100): 75
 * Turn Performance: C
 * Turn Balance: A

The Stingray
Unlock: Beat ../Pawn/, ../Knight/, and ../Bishop/ on Expert class.

With two engines stacked on top of each other, Alexander O'Neil's sturdy Stingray can maintain its 525 km/h boosted speed for up to twelve seconds.
 * Max Speed Normal: 460 km/h
 * Max Speed Boost: 525
 * Boost Time (sec.): 12
 * Body Strength (/100): 85
 * Turn Performance: C
 * Turn Balance: C

Silver Thunder
Unlock: Beat ../Queen/ on Standard class.

Designed by F-Zero legend Dr. Stewart, the Silver Thunder has a strong frame and a good balance. Blitz Wagner controls his machine with quiet mastery.
 * Max Speed Normal: 464 km/h
 * Max Speed Boost: 589
 * Boost Time (sec.): 3.7
 * Body Strength (/100): 90
 * Turn Performance: D
 * Turn Balance: B

Falcon MK-2
Unlock: Beat ../Pawn/, ../Knight/, ../Bishop/, or ../Queen/ on Master class.

With great acceleration, and above-average balance, the Falcon MK-II is a well-rounded machine. The pilot, Kent Akechi, claims to be Captain Falcon's son.
 * Max Speed Normal: 448 km/h
 * Max Speed Boost: 573
 * Boost Time (sec.): 7.2
 * Body Strength (/100): 66
 * Turn Performance: C
 * Turn Balance: B

Fighting Comet
Unlock: Beat ../Pawn/, ../Knight/, ../Bishop/, and ../Queen/ on Master class.

"The Bullet" Kumiko's Fighting Comet is one of the fastest machines on straight sections, with a boosted speed of 595 km/h and a boost duration of nine seconds.
 * Max Speed Normal: 412 km/h
 * Max Speed Boost: 593
 * Boost Time (sec.): 9
 * Body Strength (/100): 56
 * Turn Performance: D
 * Turn Balance: B

Jet Vermilion
Unlock: Complete one of the following requirements
 * 1) Beat ../Pawn/, ../Knight/, ../Bishop/, and ../Queen/ on Master class with every machine
 * 2) Race Synobazz Championship Circuit 255 times
 * 3) Entering a special password. From the Grand Prix machine selection screen, press . A password entry screen will appear. Using the form below, enter your filename to generate your password.

Yazoo Jr., the son on racing machine designer Professor Yazoo, pilots the ultra-exclusive Jet Vermilion. It is the only machine to break the 600 km/h barrier.
 * Max Speed Normal: 456 km/h
 * Max Speed Boost: 602
 * Boost Time (sec.): 4.2
 * Body Strength (/100): 100
 * Turn Performance: E
 * Turn Balance: B

