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Exclusive First Pictures of KITT From The New Knight Rider TV Series: Yes, It's a Shelby GT500KR
jalopnik.com ^ | Dec. 3, 2007 | n/a

Posted on 12/03/2007 5:39:53 AM PST by tlb

Sources with the involved companies tell us this is the real car -- the actual car to be used in the show. But, because "it wasn't working at the effects studio yesterday," someone did photoshop the red light.

Our detective work's paid off on yesterday's rumor on the new KITT. Now not only do we have off the record confirmation from the "involved parties" that KITT will lose the GM third generation F-body (and legions of mullet-swinging fans), but also that he'll be moving up a few steps on the horsepower ladder. That's right, everyone's favorite talking car (no, not spelled K-A-R-R) will be played by a black-with-gray-stripes 550 HP Ford Shelby GT500KR Mustang in the new Knight Rider TV show.

And thanks to a very helpful tipster who's preference is to remain anonymous (we don't blame 'em) we've got the proof to show you -- photos taken from inside of the vehicle build facility out in LA where they're prepping the new Knight Industries 'stang for Cylon-like close-ups. Yes friends, this is the new KI Two Thousand.

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KEYWORDS: fordshelbygt500kr; kitt; knightrider; mustang
Hugo's election is interesting, but this is important stuff.

Writers: David Andron (writer) Glen A. Larson (characters) Release Date: 2008 (USA) Genre: Action

Plot Summary: Mike Tracer a disenfranchised former Army Ranger just got a new lease on life, neither he cares for or wants this chance to make up for his past failings. Legion wants a new driver, but he is hesitant to join this mysterious group and doubts this super car or he can make a difference. He's got problems, he's in debt and people want to kill him. The choice is all too obvious for him and the Knight Industries Three Thousand (K.I.T.T).

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1114258/

1 posted on 12/03/2007 5:39:56 AM PST by tlb
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To: tlb

I kind of like the ‘Bullit’ Mustang that is coming out in January.


2 posted on 12/03/2007 5:41:06 AM PST by Always Right
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To: tlb

but...but...is it hybrid like all American wish
?


3 posted on 12/03/2007 5:47:10 AM PST by BlabItGrabIt (Anyone opposing rate cuts is in Hillery's or Rudy's camp)
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To: tlb

Smart marketing technique to appeal to the generation that grew up with those cars.


4 posted on 12/03/2007 5:47:30 AM PST by TommyDale (Never forget the Republicans who voted for illegal immigrant amnesty in 2007!)
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I couldn't STAND the original show - it was embarrassing to watch. I never could figure out if Kitt was cultured or just gay.

Nice car though.
5 posted on 12/03/2007 5:50:20 AM PST by reagan_fanatic (Ron Paul put the cuckoo in my Cocoa Puffs)
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To: tlb

Ew... KITT will only and always be an 82 Trans Am.

Besides, it was totally an 80s show. All the remakes are crap. Even the seasons beyond 3 were crap.


6 posted on 12/03/2007 5:50:22 AM PST by Crazieman (The Democrat Party: Culture of Treason)
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To: tlb

Early reports had this as a Koenigsegg CCX.

The Mustang is cool, but a little plain for the concept.


7 posted on 12/03/2007 5:52:37 AM PST by SJSAMPLE
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To: tlb
New K.I.T.T.? Meet the new HOFF...


8 posted on 12/03/2007 6:01:27 AM PST by FishTale
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To: Always Right
Here's the Bullit car. 0-60 in 5 secs...


9 posted on 12/03/2007 6:05:41 AM PST by Always Right
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THIS... is KITT. That is not.

10 posted on 12/03/2007 6:08:45 AM PST by Crazieman (The Democrat Party: Culture of Treason)
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To: tlb

coooool!


11 posted on 12/03/2007 6:08:50 AM PST by RDTF ("Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear - not absence of fear". Mark Twain)
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To: SJSAMPLE

A Koenigsegg CCX would be really kick-ass!


12 posted on 12/03/2007 6:13:27 AM PST by Army Air Corps (Four fried chickens and a coke)
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To: tlb

From a GM product to a Ford product. That’s an upgrade in my book.


13 posted on 12/03/2007 9:12:40 AM PST by Dan Middleton (Starting an anti-Ron Paul ping list, FReepmail me to be added or removed.)
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“KITT will lose the GM third generation F-body (and legions of mullet-swinging fans)”

LOL!


14 posted on 12/03/2007 1:33:01 PM PST by L98Fiero (A fool who'll waste his life, God rest his guts.)
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"...a disenfranchised former Army Ranger..."

Hey!.I resemble that remark!...well, I never had the franchise...was occasionally disgruntled, but I never wanted to be 'gruntled' anyway...but I'll take the car.

15 posted on 12/03/2007 5:03:18 PM PST by Tainan (Talk is cheap. Silence is golden. All I got is brass...lotsa brass.)
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