Mariana Zanja

Mariana Zanja is a background character from the Speed Racer movie, being sponsored by the real life Brazillian oil company Petrobras. She would get a more significant role in the Videogame.

Speed Racer (2008)
Besides her name being listed in the Grand Prix racer list, she also makes a background appearence when Speed passes by the Grey Ghost. Her T-180, the Petrobras-1, can also be seen throughout the race.

Speed Racer: The Videogame
In the Videogame, she has a very soft voice and seems to live a pacifist livestyle. Based on her dialogue, she doesn't often like to take a violent approach to her racing, but she will strike if provoked. She seems to want to be one at peace with nature, judging from how she has the "cleanest exhaust around". She also sometimes refers to herself as water or as a goddess. Her ally is Denise Mobile and her rival is Sonic "Boom Boom" Renaldi.

Character Selected (Wii Exclusive)

 * "Peace."
 * "Deep!"
 * "Cool, cool!"

Being Slipstreamed

 * "We all need to learn to help one another."
 * "Careful, the tide always turns."
 * "Remember me when I need help too."
 * "Enjoying the safety of my wake?"
 * "Oh, you! Hehe. You can follow me any day."

Being Overtaken

 * "Water recedes just as fast as it rushes forward."
 * "Slow and easy assures a victory."
 * "Must not let it get to me..."
 * "Hear the tidal wave coming your way?"
 * "Enjoy the little wins, but the last one is mine."

Slipstreaming the Player

 * "I'm chasing the wave!"
 * "Need to ride this goodness to the front."
 * "Wisdom is knowing when to follow."
 * "I'm not trying to crowd your space, promise!"
 * "Graceful as a sea turtle."

Overtaking the Player

 * "Free and clear, on to victory!"
 * "You didn't realize I was a threat, did you?"
 * "It's ok to inhale, I got the cleanest exhaust around."
 * "Breathe deeply, calm yourself, don't fret."
 * "This is what happens when you race with a clean mind."

Rival Takes First

 * "There's no need to fret... yet."
 * "I wish only the best on all my fellow racers."
 * "Woah, I thought I was better than that."
 * "I feel empty inside."
 * "There's always a glimmer of hope, always..."

Car-Fu Battle Lost

 * "Darkness has descended upon me..."
 * "From the depths I shall rise again!"
 * "Such brutality will not go unanswered."
 * "Winning is a state of mind."
 * "I didn't wanna fight anyway."

Car-Fu Battle Won

 * "Sorry, but you had to be disciplined."
 * "That's what happens to those who aren't sweet."
 * "Don't mess with a goddess!"
 * "Humility builds character."
 * "Silly, I am no push-over!"

Race Won

 * "You CAN win without being a butt."
 * "I am living proof that goodness can prevail!"
 * "Cool, baby, cool! This is just cool."
 * "Great race everyone!"
 * "Took first place with tons of grace!"

Alliance Broken (During Race)

 * "I can't justify this anymore."
 * "You're too shallow for me."
 * "You're cramping my style, this just can't be."
 * "I'm doing you a favor. It's over."
 * "I'm too deep for you, you've gotten lost."

Alliance Broken (Before Race)

 * "I've done nothing to deserve this!"
 * "I'm sad for you and the choices you make."
 * "No worries! Change always comes around."
 * "Are you freaking out?"
 * "You have made a grave mistake."

Refusing Alliance

 * "You have too much rage inside for me, child."
 * "No way! I'm a free spirit!"
 * "I gotta natural flow going on, sorry."
 * "No, my racing style is too deep for you."
 * "I'm sorry but you're too unpredictable."

Accepting Alliance

 * "Sure, we seem to gel real well."
 * "Cooperation is a good way to go."
 * "An alliance? That's deep. I'm in."
 * "That'd be swell."
 * "I don't do this often, but I like your aura."

Offering Alliance

 * "Let's traverse these troubled waters together."
 * "We could be a force to contend with."
 * "I'm ebbing for victory, you wanna win with me?"
 * "I think you get me, join me then."
 * "Let's shroud these racers in a mystic joy ride!"

Car-Fu Battle (unused)

 * "Do we really have to fight?"
 * "Can't we just get along and play nice?"
 * "OK, that's it. Now I'm angry!"
 * "You ready to drown in my wrath?"
 * "You're going down, down real deep."

Trivia

 * Mariana is the only character from the DS version of the videogame which differs in appearance compared to her console counterparts.