If you want to scratch that itch of a "super" Mario Kart on DS/3DS hardware, here is the safe, legal, and ethical path.

If you search for a ROM or a CIA file (3DS installation format) labeled "Mario Kart 73DS," you will typically encounter one of three things:

Mario Kart 7 is often remembered as one of the stronger handheld entries in the series, influencing later games’ emphasis on vertical track design and vehicle customization. It remains a recommended play for fans of arcade kart racing and collectors of 3DS classics.

While maintaining classics like the Red Shell and Banana, Mario Kart 7 introduced unique items: