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Knight rider’s have returned and with all new thrills and it is creating a lot of buzz around. Knight Rider was a famous TV series in 80’s, was most famous for its funky and tech savvy car which showed us a peek into modern technology with its talking car KITT (Knight Industries Two Thousand), a 1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am.
Knight Rider’s owner NBC had last year tried making “Knight Rider” TV movie. And now knigh riders is back with the old series for a new generation, complete with a new star, a new car (Ford Mustang Shelby GT500KR), and a new batch of 21st century crimes to solve.
The new KITT — dubbed the Attack KITT (Knight Industries Three Thousand) thanks to its ability to go on the offensive against enemies at any moment — has a weapons systems to match that of a jet fighter, a body that can transform into other vehicles, and access to military satellite systems so it can track anyone anywhere (see photos). Attack KITT gets 167 miles to the gallon (where can I get one?), comes equipped with infrared night-vision headlights, contains a movable windshield touch-screen, and can use artificial intelligence to hack into any outside system. And, of course, because a car’s got to have some personality to make it on this show, it still has a voice (thanks to Val Kilmer)… and can even dole out advice to its driver when he’s not in the car.
While there was a lot of negative fan feedback when the Mustang was originally rolled out for the TV Movie, I think fans will be more than satisfied with the recent upgrade. Attack KITT completely makes up for any hokey plot elements and weak acting; we’re in the very safe hands of Gary Scott Thompson (”Fast and the Furious”) and Doug Limon (”The Bourne Identity”).
Some Features of KITT(Knight Industries Three Thousand)
* Engine is a Ford 351 w. 440hp & 465 ft/lbs of torque
* Transmission is a B&M C-6 racing trans
* Rear end is a Ford 8.8″ rear differential with posi-tractions and 373 gear ratio
* It has Brembo racing brakes and Wilwood racing stunt brake setup
Reference http://www.tv.yahoo.com/blog/the-comeback-kitt-a-knight-rider-makeover--13