I used to watch the old Knight Rider back in the 80's. When I saw the new series 'Knight Rider 2008' I was really happy so I watched it. I love the action, the car is OK, I got used to it. It's still a nice vehicle. And all the things it can do, I was impressed with the new stuff. Please guys, don't stick to the old concept, we are in the new century, we've got to have new stuff. Science fiction is part of the process to create things in the future.
Some of them already exist. I really enjoyed the show and I'd give it a 10. It's great for the whole family and full of action, a bit of fun, romance sparkling there, with some gorgeous girls.
I think it's got something for everyone. I just don't understand why people judge so quickly and bring down the show. It really was getting better and better.
It needed to create momentum. And when it was getting more addictive, someone decided to cancel. Come on producers, give it a chance again! You have no idea how that show is so liked in other countries. I hope one day, somebody retake it again and bring it up to the next level. Knight Rider could continue with some little improvements, and make it just like the show 24, full of action that way. But keep the same actors and characters.
Bring back the good ones too. Knight Rider is just like Superman, Batman and the sort, it is a legacy that can continue on forever. I miss the show. They didn't give it a chance to grow. This show is getting a bad rap for the simple reason is that people are expecting some kind of masterpiece.
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This show is a present time follow up to the 1982 series starring David Hasselhoff and features a futuristic car that was created to fight crime. Although it started out a little too ambitious by involving the FBI as the owners of KITT and took on story lines that were large in scope, it has now moved toward the original premise of the original with a small operation proving that one man (and a super cool car!)can make a difference. The thing about this show is that it is just pure simple enjoyment and shouldn't be looked at for more than that. It features a cool car, doing cool things with a sexy cast that plays well together.
I mean people talk about the original like it was Shakespeare or something, but in reality it was nothing more then fun as well. I mean the story lines were far fetched and gimmicky as much if not more then this series, but the 2008 version constantly gets knocked for it. My advice to anyone that watches this show is to put away any pretentious preconceptions of what it is 'supposed' to be and sit back and enjoy the ride. Television is supposed to be a fantasy diversion from our hectic lives and that is exactly what this show provides. As a viewer of the original series, I was initially glad when NBC announced that Knight Rider was coming back to the small screen.
But the 2-hour pilot movie was poorly paced - like a stretched-out 1-hour episode. It tried to connect with the original series by including David Hasselhoff in a very brief cameo at the very end. (SPOILER - Mike Traceur/Knight is the son of the original Michael Knight.) The new series tried to reinvent the original series while making references to the original. But in trying to please everyone, they pleased very few. Many fans wanted another Trans-Am KITT, but since that model has been out-of-production for years, that just was not possible. I suppose using the new Chevy Camaro would have been one possibility, but since that model was heavily linked to the Transformers movie, it would have been a poor choice as well. I didn't mind using a Mustang as the new KITT and have grown to accept it.
In retrospect, maybe using the Chevy Volt concept car as the new KITT could have been a possibility. Since the producers have a deal with Ford, the new KITT now morphs into various other Ford vehicles, transformer-style. Not only is this distracting, it is such an obvious product placement as to make the show less entertaining. Some fans like this, but many have voiced their dislike of this new feature for KITT. Acting and special effects in the first half of the season were simply awful. Student films exhibited more skill.
Both acting and effects have improved somewhat but there is still room for improvement. The show's executive producer is more versed in car action movies (see 'The Fast & the Furious') than he is in one-hour scripted drama. The new show expanded the original concept into a covert government agency. Many viewers objected to this, so that storyline was changed and 3 principal cast members were written out (including, arguably, the best and most experienced actor on the show). But the show still failed to bridge the connection with the old series.
There were numerous references to KARR, but when the big showdown came, it was over in 1 to 2 minutes. The 'mysterious past' of the new Michael Knight - which could have been an interesting subplot - was referenced numerous times early on, then quickly explained away with little resolution. There are fans of the new show, but far too few to justify the expense of this one-hour show's continued production. NBC ranks fourth overall of the Big 4 broadcast networks. Times are so tough for NBC Universal that they announced a $750 million budget cut in December 2008, laid off nearly 1,000 people, and have since announced a reduction in primetime scripted dramas by 5 hours each week (to be replaced with a new Jay Leno talk show at 10 PM Eastern). In the end, the success or failure of the new Knight Rider must be based on its own merits and shortcomings, not in comparison to the original series. The new Knight Rider appeals to some, but seems to be a poorly conceived action/drama that fails to create characters we can care about.
(Make no mistake, the original series was pretty cheesy, but somehow we accepted it and the characters.) Hopefully, another more skilled production team will take Knight Rider and give it the care and attention it deserves. Maybe this would fare better on a cable channel such as SciFi (also owned by NBC Universal) if the appropriate budget and care could be devoted to it. OK, I got enough of people insulting the new show and rating it low in comparison with the original. First of all: the ridiculously stupid and random twists and subplots of shows like Lost and Heroes aren't examples of good writing. By the way, the few good ideas behind Heroes are a total rip-off from X-Men. Then: the original show was fun, I loved it as a kid, I sincerely enjoy it today. But it was just that.
The scripts were campy to say the least, with holes and non-sense everywhere. The characters were. A talking car. Nothing else, Michael Knight was just optional.
The new show, also, is just fun. A talking car, a funny character for Michael Knight, punch lines and that's all we need. This new show delivers some good action, not too much, funny lines and even some acceptable (and advanced) visual effects. I like it just like i liked the old one.
And by the way: KITT has to be a cool car that you can expect to see everyday, like it was the Trand Am, like it is the new Mustang. Great choice. What more could you ask for. Its got a gorgeous good looking sexy cast and a gorgeous good looking sexy car. Storyline is lighthearted and not meant to be taken serious. I mean how much further can you take the storyline of a crimefighting team and a super-car.
Car and man get mission to stop bad guy and man and car go out and stop bad guy. Its got action, jokes, humour and i even had a tear in my eye at some points. Cast are great and all gel really well. The original show was good and now they have just updated it and made it better. Just don't take the show too serious, sit down, relax and just enjoy the show. I hope there is a 2nd season as it deserves one.
This remake is a sacrilegious bastardization of a true TV classic. I understand that it wouldn't be feasible to have a 1982 Firebird fighting crime in 2008, but at least keep it within reason. One of the great things about the original is that all the technologies could exist, as futuristic as they seemed back then. Not once did KITT ever turn into a Transformer.
Even today, that's so far-fetched it's ridiculous. The producers should have kept in mind the original audience of KR and catered to them. What's the point of using the KR name to develop a show that has nothing to do with the original premise?
They could just as easily have called it 'Fast and Furious Transforming Rider' and it wouldn't have made a difference. There's more to Knight Rider than a name and a red light on the front of a car. Had a lot of high hopes for this show.
Terrible writing mixed in with a 'transformers-esque' car. Knowing the TransAm wasn't available the Mustang was a great choice but it was over complicated. Casting wasn't the greatest but also wasn't terrible but plot lines were not well put together or executed. Unfortunately the dismal ratings ended the show before the cast could possibly gel. It's difficult to bring back pseudo-cult programing but it has shown to have been done successfully over the past few years. The best example may be Glenn A.
Larsons Battlestar Galactica which has spawned a spin-off and a potential feature film. If Knight Rider had taken a similar approach which was to create something new based on an old idea it may have had a shot. Final rating: This show sucked a. I used to watch the oldies with hasslehoff when i was a kid so was excited when the newer version came out.
I have to say that I like it and thoroughly enjoy watching them (im a 30yo female). The acting may well be a bit cheesy at times but its very accessible to younger people like my 10 year old son - so I would say this is great family entertainment and we watch them together.
The main people are all easy to watch and I love the KITT humour and how he develops a personality - that part of it is interesting too. I like the newer format since about episodes 14/15 and think thats the way to go. KITT doesn't disappoint with all his gadgets and transformations but im not a hardcore car person so cant really be too picky in that respect. In summary - its got a bit of everything - humour, the whole will they-wont they relationship thing with Mike and Sarah, car stuff coupled with action etc and is suitable for most. Although have just rated this 10, it of course isin't a 10, but this deserves far better than the current 6.5 rating, perhaps around an 8. I have just borrowed a DVD with the first 11 or 12 episodes. Found it quite addictive!
And this is from someone who does not watch so much TV and is very very picky. I am 32 and was a heavy Knight Rider fan back in the day.
After watching the pilot of this new one, I thought probably after trying the second episode i would be finding something better to do with my time. But surprise! It turned out to be great! What's so special about this series? It does not take itself seriously!
It is quite simply a bit of fun, very well done. This includes utterly superb comic acting and script. It's been made differently. Why would anyone want a continuation of the old Knight Rider when they can just watch the old one?
The team who put this new one together have taken the concept or subject matter, just as an artist does, and painted it from a different view. And it's done excellently! But to accept this one has to be free enough in their mind to be in the present moment and not compare it to anything else.
Unfortunately humans are not currently very good at this and just love to judge everything against everything else. Thus the show has received negative reviews because of comparison to the old one. But art, which is what everything is, stands alone by itself and should be appreciated by itself. And by this open minded view, the new show is intelligent, fun, playful and funny.
Yes there are plot holes and a few stupid moments but they are naturally forgiven because anyway it doesen't pretend to take itself seriously. Could not believe the removal of the 3 characters at the end of episode 11/12. But that was purely a network financial move. I would assume a fatal one in terms of quality of the show but that's the way things go. Will miss the exquisitely beautiful Sydney poitier and comic facials and likability of Bruce davison.
Just want to write well done to the main actors who seem to have a nice playful harmony together and are excellent at comic facial close ups/expressions and timing. For me the show has become more human in a real sense because life is supposed to be fun. Apparently many critics can't accept this.man continues to take himself too seriously. First of all. NBC has done a great job with the new show. I have watched the whole Knight Rider show which starred David Hasselhoff.
But i though i love the new KR show. I wouldn't goto an extent of comparing it with the 1982 show. But the new show is really good.I find the show very interesting and exciting.
Its one of my favorite shows. Love seeing KITT and of course the crew as well. Deanna Russo and Smith Cho are of course gorgeous. I'm really impressed on how well NBC has done the show. Personally, I love it. Don't Complain If you don't like the show. And it best you don't watch it either because im so fed up of seeing people just throwing insults at it.
I rate this TV series: 10/10. Mike is your average male heroic lead in a Hollywood production. He has no trouble with the ladies, he's defiant but wins for the good guys, and he can handle himself. Is there nothing else to him? Well, he seems to have a crush on Sarah, and the audience is meant to hope they'll get together. It'd help if the characters in this weren't so crudely drawn, nearly being caricatures. The dorky(yet hot) chick, the nerdy guy, the tough-as-nails boss, and I could go on.
Acting-wise, we're not much better off. Aforementioned descendant of The Hoff is this generation's(yes, we're ignoring the '91 TV-movie. Everyone is) driver for K.I.T.T., an ultra-modern car graced with its own AI, the voice of Val Kilmer, and occasionally a sense of humor. Ah, if only the funny moments of this were intentional.
On the plus side, it doesn't take itself seriously, with comic book-style 'villains' and plans, not unlike the vastly superior Alias. For the concept, this could(and should) have far more vehicular stuff, but what there is, is quite cool. The remixed opening theme beats the original, at least in my mind. One does have to wonder why half the one season this got did not have any faces in the credits.
Were they unsure if they'd stick with the cast? Technology leaps since the 80's show are taken into account. The dialog is OK. This has some nifty plots, if it is overall low on memorable content. The action is reasonably choreographed and executed. Cinematography and editing are fast-paced and at times suffers from the current infatuation with hand-held photography.
At its best, this is dumb fun that you can get into quickly, and do not have to think about. But as far as that goes, you can do an awful lot better. I recommend this to those who must get into any entry in this franchise(at least it's not TKR). You shouldn't have trouble finding the episodes. They all awkwardly work in the word Knight into the title.
Honestly, the new series felt like TKR in so many aspects, but the writers didn't do their homework, and like TKR it also was an unsuccessful spin-off. That wasn't even a big shocker really.
The first half of the series was horrid and seamed like a crossbreed between the original series 100 words or less plot summary and the 'Transformers' live action movie it was inspired on. The transformers were a cool brand name and many people paid to see the movie once. But there is a difference of success in profit, and success in making something we would watch again. The first halve of the series had too many subplots, adult teasing in every episode and one big fiction no sense conspiracy.
Its literally 'writers gone wild'. The original KITT was a simple car with an integrated super PC and extra features, all covered in an invisible armor jell or something like that. The new KITT was anything but simple.
Many features seamed too appear out of nowhere and were never seen again when needed. Is the new transforming shell liquid like in the film, or plate? Sometimes the system couldn't do simple things like visually track planes through a satellite, but the next time it seamed like they could hack pentagon. That got really annoying really fast.
When the viewers got fed up of this (insert your emotion response here) and made it clear to stop watching an insult to the original series, the writers realized they were so close to getting fired, they finally started to take it seriously and went to what we were expecting. The cast went down to 4 main human characters and became more about a regular detective show. Some of the episodes after the KARR battle were good to watch, but it was too late and had the writers done so in the first place, the series might have lived for another season or two. In TKR I really liked not only the new cars (more than one) special abilities, personalities (yeah, they could simulate emotions), but mostly the vertical flight super plane. The practical idea of the original knight semi was something we all wanted to do at least once in our lives. Here we were given almost no practical effects, just plane effect.
Explain to me how spinning KITT helps scanning the exterior? Explain to me what happened to the pilot who wanted to bail out of the carrier plane and why did the carrier plane explode in the first place? You cant without using the words 'writer', 'looks cool' and 'developer'. Worst of all the series had some of the original development crew form the original series.
I kept asking myself, what happened to these people? Why did they make this so different from the original that we can't recognize it? Did they stood up and tried to make a change before the verdict on the show was made? So many questions.
Maybe it's me, but it seams like there is a failure curse on all the Knight Rider spin-offs. Hell, they even didn't beat TKRs 22 episode marker.
I wondered about this show. First of all, I was rather disappointed about the car. I mean, discarding the stylish Trans Am for a mere Mustang? Just doesn't do the job. After watching KITT for a while, it turns out he can even transform in three forms, which is quite senseless and most of the time it does not even make sense.
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The voice of KITT is rather boring and toneless. Then the new intro song.
Normally I like remakes with a bit of a rock twitch, but this one? Rather disappointing. Then the more important things: The stories. I watched several episodes, as I want to give it several chances, but it does not really seem to get better. The stories are rather flat and chaotic and even quite repetitive to some lengths. The acting is most of the time either overacted, or on the contrary missing livelihood in mimics and body language. The special effects are really well done.
Alas most of the time, they do not add to the story. On the contrary even, they are too often a way to show off with the CGI capabilities.
In some fist fighting scenes, the stand-ins didn't even look like the original actors. Different size, different body mass, different colour of hair, different hairdo. Normally I do not complain about such things, but here it's embarrassingly obvious at times. Long story short: they better had spent less money on the effects and more money on decent writings and talented actors. First point - Everyone winging about KITT. As a few have pointed out the original KITT was a Black Trans Am, now yes in the 80's they were cool cars and in fact they still are.
I watched the original series when I was a little boy and loved it. Remember folks the Black Trans Am was actually Micheal Longs own car as far as I remember, not FLAG's car. When Michel Long was rescued after being shot the chip/computer/gadget that was actually KITT was placed in the said car. This time round Bruce Davidsons character built the chip from scratch and needed a random car.
He updated it to a more modern worthy one. Val Kilmer makes an excellent voice for KITT,perhaps the original voice-over couldn't do it this time, who knows? Also there has only been one season, so KITT is still developing much like the old KITT that developed over a couple of seasons personality wise and gadget wise.
(Remember Super Pursuit Mode) KITT's transformations gave the whole series other options for different plots, and in one episode I forget which one, Mike says to KITT 'Make it quick as we don't want cellphone footage of you transforming on YouTube' It was said quickly but very cleverly as that is just the kind of thing that would be up on YouTube if it were possible and could be a big worry for an organisation such as FLAG. Yes there is product placement there, deal with it! Ford are if not the biggest certainly one of the biggest vehicle makers in the world, there reputation proceeds them, it makes perfect sense for KITT to be a Ford, also as the operation is covert surly it's better to use a Ford than a Ferrarri. I think the whole transformation program is cool. It's SUPPOSED to be cool, and it is. Nanotechnology is not new, Star Trek were using nanotechnology with the BORG in TNG (1988 onwards), DS9 and Voyager. Whilst it may not be possible as far as we know, who says there isn't some sort of technology like that out there.
Nanotechnology makes the Transformation program possible in KR08 and why not use it? KITT couldn't transform without it.
It's far fetched but its SUPPOSED to be. Remember the original series Knightrider episode where Micheal worked closely with Devon and 'Stole' KITT? He ended up crashing through a wall of four-six feet of reinforced concrete. Thats impossible but things such as that are what made Knightrider Knightrider. Turbo boosting against a full flood drain in another episode was another example of this, that much water must have weighed Tons but KITT did it and blasted through the tunnel roof as an afterthought!
Impossible but possible COOL! If it wasn't absurdly far fetched it wouldn't be Knightrider. Second Point - Characters. The characters in the series work well together as in humour, body language and emotional response. The Knight of the Living Dead episode showed this in the fact that people were unsure about what was a Halloween prank and what wasn't, until the body turned up, as they were all getting to know each other and work with each other. The much needed humour was there throughout the entire series as well and captured the spirit of the original interaction between characters. The geek felt uncomfortable outside the SSC, but the Asian girl couldn't WAIT to get into the field.
Sarah and Mike have something for each other but certain situations throughout the season (Sarahs fathers death)caused a couldn't care less attitude, (the episode where Mike and the female MI6 agent worked together and had to disrobe to keep warm) caused jealousy, (the truth serum episode where Mike was injected to get the job done) caused potential love between Mike and Sarah, and so on. Brilliant characters reacting to situations that normal folk like you and me could never experience. Point three - Plot lines OK admit idly some of the plot lines in the early episodes were repetitive (the usual go out and retrieve this new technology for the US government).
Think about it however if ANY government had access to this technology of COURSE they would use it to further there own ends. Especially the US government, there renowned for it, and by the way I don't mean to insult any Americans by saying that so please don't take offence.
Weapons etc are always going missing, and they need retrieving. Over here in the UK the MOD has lost laptops with classified information on and all sorts. There's so much conspiracy in the world money exchanging hands etc, it's bound to happen and it DOES happen. So whilst being a bit repetitive it still made for some interesting plot lines.
The only plot line that I found a bit TOO unbelievable was how easily Mike got into Area51 to rescue KITT and escaped to take on KARR. Not the taking on KARR bit but the escape from Area51. Anyone trying to get into ANY military installation in the US to get there hands on classified technology no matter what were reasons were or are would be killed immediately in the 'Intrests Of National Security'.
The X-files made that clear. It did however make for an interesting episode with a nice surprise as KARR turned out to be a robot, which in the fact that he wasn't a Trans Am anymore actually fitted him better, as KARR if i remember rightly stands for Knight Automated Rolling Robot.
Point four - Overview As a few have pointed out the later episodes after the demise of KARR and the 'official shutdown' of the SSC by the NSA got a lot more to the original plot of Knightrider. The new team worked closely together, more bonds were formed and even the Geek got his confidence back.
This series was truly unique. Thanks for reading. When I first found out that they were doing a remake to the original Knight Rider, I thought how could they do a remake of it. To me, Knight Rider is with David Hasselhoff as Michael Knight and always will be.
I'm not surprised that the new version didn't make it pass Season 1. I managed to watch the 2 hours episode to promote the new version but only because David Hasselhoff makes a cameo appearances it and that was the only thing that interested in me and after that, I wasn't really bothered about watching it. Knight Rider was one of the best things that happened in the 80's and it should stay like it and plus the original Knight Rider was the one that made David Hasselhoff known for who he is. New Knight Rider is no worse than old Knight Rider - but it could have been BETTER. Having got rid of Bruce Davison, the HQ feels EMPTY. And while I approve of losing Big Brother, the new, sleek, downsized team seems a bit lost. The premise is ludicrous of course - an operation like KITT would cost serious money - and full of holes - what is the PURPOSE of the giant hanger?
(Presumably it's an old airship hanger - it LOOKS great, but we haven't seen it USED in ANY way). But the MAIN failing is the WRITING. ALL TV shows that want to truly entertain, need WRITING - even lightweight 'fun' dramas.
America has produced PLENTY of shows where the premise was absurd, but the attention was drawn by superior DIALOGUE. Even low-brow series can entertain if the WORDS are there.
And there IS still POTENTIAL here. Val Kilmer hits the right note, Smith Cho is Gorgeous and even the guys have their moments.
The SFX is superior and while the product placement is a little invasive, it PAYS for the damn thing - deal with it! So get NEW WRITERS - and have them write BRUCE back in.
I know he's dead, but if Bobby can wake up in the shower. I actually didn't much like the first half of the show.
Having watched the original 1982 series, I immersed myself in the dynamic between Michael and KITT as they solved the cases, and only just in the last few episodes did I feel that same magic happen between Mike and KI3T. There were still plenty of moments I enjoyed, and the other side characters are all great.
It was just starting to get good, and it goes and gets cancelled without even a second season. Such a shame. It's a worthy watch, if a little over the top as far as the showy tech and special effects go.
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I've seen a lot of hate on this show, and honestly a lot of it is just people going 'not muh' and touting the 1982 series as so much better. You know why the original seemed so much better? Characters were given room to grow, and that takes a lot of production. Knight Rider 2008 had just barely begun tapping into that potential, so of course to many it's going to fall short.
This is a suitable sequel series to the original, I'm just sad it had gotten cancelled after 17 episodes. This is horrific. The actors feel like characters from a bad video game. The action is cheap and predictable. The target for this show seems to be the 5 - 10 year old audience. KITT is now a Ford Mustang.
There are so many options for a great car these days. But since the car had to be American, I guess they had to go with this.
Although when it transformed it looks a hell of a lot like a Nissan Skyline GTR. Worst part of all this is KITT is voiced by Val Kilmer! The intro from the original series is much more entertaining than the whole season of this new series.
I don't know why these networks keep canceling great original idea TV shows (Firefly, Kings) and destroying good old shows by recreating previous great shows on such a cheap and bad scale. I hope this gets canceled or they bring in some new actors and writers for the next season. I just watched an episode of the Knight Rider 2008-series and after about 10 min I couldn't help but laugh while at the same time trying to suppress the pain in my brains. This show has so many glaringly obvious problems. I love the old show and although it also had the occasional badly or cheesy written episode it always did it with heart.
You cared about Bonny and Devon and you liked them as characters. The new show: 1. Poor script writing with characters dropping in and out in ways that make it nearly impossible to suspend disbelief as well as loopholes in the script so big even KITT couldn't turbo-boost over them. Poor dramatic implementation of dialogue. Example: Michael and his esteemed colleague are in KITT while napalm heats up the car to the point where they'll either die of overheating or running out of oxygen.
Does the scriptwriter try to convey the panic of that moment? Instead, we are 'treated' with smug comments from totally irrelevant 'team' members whose only job seems to be making said smug comments instead of actually energetically working out a plan to save their lives from getting snuffed out. This could be mistaken for tongue in cheek comedy but in my eyes its just a sign of inadequacy. Over the top reliance of the director on fast camera movements and CGI effects to past it all together. Seriously, after watching the show for 15 min my eyes were basically hurting.
It's like they were trying to make a 45 min long videoclip instead of reserving the fast-paced action shots for when it really mattered: the action scenes. And what is it with US film/series makers and their ill-conceived ideas about visible lasers in broad daylight in a dust-free environment anyway?
I know it's supposed to be a semi-scifi show but really they should give the people in the US film industry a speed course in basic physics. Totally irrelevant characters. It's great one geek has 6 Phds in advanced sciences and its equally great another character can speak 9 languages but despite all of these 'assets' they're totally irrelevant to the show and more a nuisance than anything else. The end result? I give it 4 for effort but for the rest they failed miserably. And that's even without knocking the developers on the head for the blatant 'lets do some product placement for Ford' kind of thing. So, when this first came out, there was a hope for a good show.
Unfortunately several things let it down. A very poor cast and terrible acting. The show tried to incorporate too many characters and had poor scripts trying to fit them all in on each episode.
In addition, the show went from One Man helping people to grand stories involving governments and end-of-the-world stories. Terrible CGI and instead of using the nano skin concept from the pilot they went down the Transformers route. Any way for Ford to get as many of their models into the show, same thing happened in Team Knight Rider. The show did get better towards the end of it's run once they killed off a lot of the cast and got back to the premise of one man and one car with a small group of supporting cast.
Had the show ran it's full episode amount for the first season, it may have got more viewers and made it to a second season. A lot of interesting story lines were started, but some where left unfinished, others rushed to conclusion. They did miss out on, what could have been a great 2 part episode, when the introduced K.A.R.R. Unfortunately making it a robot, aka a Transformer, and having probably the worst CGI I have seen outside of a B-Movie Sci-Fi special, created a major let down.
Had this episode been up to the expectations of the fans, it may have saved the show as it was the jump off point where the show got back to the story lines of the original. Only 2 things were good in this show. Val Kilmer as K.I.T.T and the Mustang. Next time, leave Ford and the writers of this incarnation, out of the equation and we could have a good show. You folks at NBC really NEED to bring this show back. You did not give this show a chance. You pulled it after 17 episodes, not even the complete 22 episodes as first ordered.
SHAME ON YOU!!!To us the fans of Knight Rider of Knight Industries Two Thousand a 1982 Pontiac Firebird and David Hasselhoff.it brought back to us our youth by giving us the 2008 version. Sure it was a Mustang, we.GOT USED TO IT!!.The stories were Ok. Could be improved on.BUT you NEVER intended to give this a chance!!!Now this is 2019 and WE WOULD APPRECIATE IF YOU BRING THIS BACK!!! Stop taking away from viewers stuff because some idiot decided that is so!
Did you bother asking your viewers what THEY THINK???? Many people were divided over this series.
But I thought it was great. It served as a great sequel to the original series and ignored the events of the woeful Knight Rider 2000 TV movie and the awful Team Knight Rider television series. I wasn't a fan of KITT transforming and I didn't like the rather poor CGI and lack of real stunts. But the rest of the show was great. Just as it was starting to get really good they axed the show. It deserved more then one season. The cast were fantastic and the Shelby Cobra (KITT) voiced by Val Kilmer was awesome.
The cast had great chemistry and each were likeable. There were some cast shakeups half way through the season however. The storyline lines were great and the action was good. Like I said above the CGI wasn't the best but it did work. It's just a real shame we will never get to see any more of this version of the show. For fans of Knight Rider, I highly recommend it. So having been a child of the 80's where Knight Rider, The A Team, and other such Glen Larson staples were a religion for me I sat down with the full DVD season 1 box set of this remake fully prepared to growl and hate my way through the entire thing.
Annoyingly, frustratingly, and hating myself when I admit it, this wasn't actually as bad as I was expecting. Yes granted the best way to look positively at this rendition is to not actually compare it it the first run, and especially not the god awful other attempted reboots since the ending of the 4 season run of the original. The first second you see B list movie staple Bruce Davison in the cast list you know you aren't dealing with the likes of shawshank or schindlers list. That not withstanding, the series itself has some amusing moments, and Val Kilmer replacing Bill Daniels as KITT isn't as bad as many would expect either. Yes its shameless lower primetime shenanigans and is completely filled with bare skin heavy pretty girls and leading man handsome men all giving pouty looks and eyelid heavy looks just off camera at every opportunity but when its such blatant americana like it is, this can be overlooked if not forgiven. The car itself is well designed, the mustang being a very good choice.
However the transforming abilities are just a step too far for the suspension of belief for me. A welcome return was the appearance of KARR with the original voice talents as well. When you watch this you'll need to be aware of the first series, but try not to cast an opinion based on the warm memories you may have of it as a child. Justin Bruening is a valiant attempt to replicate the Michael Knight character and is fleshed out in terms of back character a little more than David Hasslehoff was but still, its a channel 5 type budget show so you aren't expecting george clooney levels of talent.
Speaking of the Hoff, his cameo makes a welcome addition to the pilot and is strangely subdued and serious which you wouldn't expect. All in all, a fun show but not one you'd really expect to be renewed even tho a second season may be fun. Watch it on a weekend afternoon when you have nothing better to do, its really not that bad and you'll enjoy it if you want a brainless few hours just to enjoy some typical man time with cars, explosions and the like.
This article needs additional citations for. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.Find sources: – ( October 2009) KITT is the short name of two fictional characters from the adventure TV series. While having the same acronym, the KITTs are two different entities: one known as the Knight Industries Two Thousand, which appeared in the original TV series Knight Rider, and the other as the Knight Industries Three Thousand, which appeared first in the two-hour 2008 for a new Knight Rider TV series and then the itself. In both instances, KITT is an artificially intelligent electronic computer module in the body of a highly advanced, very mobile, robotic automobile: the original KITT as a 1982, and the second KITT as a. KITT was voiced by in the original series, and by in the 2008 series.
KITT's evil twin is which is an acronym of Knight Automated Roving Robot. KARR was voiced by both and in season one and season three of the NBC original TV series respectively in Knight Rider.A 1991 sequel movie saw KITT's original microprocessor unit transferred into the body of the vehicle intended to be his successor, the Knight Industries Four Thousand (Knight 4000), voiced. 1:25 KITT toy modelThe character of KITT (Knight Industries Two Thousand) in the original series was physically embodied as a modified.In the television show's history, the first KITT (Knight Industries Two Thousand) (William Daniels) was designed by the late Wilton Knight, a brilliant but eccentric billionaire and founder of the Foundation for Law And Government (FLAG) and its parent Knight Industries.
The 2008 later implied that Charles Graiman, creator of the Knight Industries Three Thousand, also had a hand in designing the first KITT.According to the series, the original KITT's main cybernetic processor was first installed in a used by the US government in However, Wilton saw better use for 'him' in the Foundation's crime-fighting crusade and eventually the system was installed in the vehicle. KITT was in fact the second vehicle built by Knight Industries with. His predecessor was, the Knight Automated Roving Robot.
KARR was programmed for self-preservation, but this proved to be dangerous to the Foundation's humanitarian interests. KARR was later deactivated and placed in storage while KITT was given to his new operator,. KARR was later unwittingly reactivated by thieves in the original episode ', was thought destroyed, then reappeared in the episode ' and was seen to be finally destroyed by Michael and KITT.While the 2008 and then the appears to be a revamp of the original series, it offers some continuity from the original TV series. The 'new' or 'second' KITT (Knight Industries Three Thousand) is a different vehicle and microprocessor unit.
The original Knight Industries Two Thousand is also shown in the (although in pieces) in the scene where the garage of Charles Graiman (creator of the Knight Industries Three Thousand and implied co-designer of the original KITT) is searched by antagonists. A Trans-Am body (without hood) is partially covered by a tarp, on which rests the rear spoiler. The famous KITT steering wheel (labelled 'Knight Two Thousand') and 'KNIGHT' license plate are also shown, along with numerous black car body parts. When the camera shows a full scene of the garage, there are three cars in the garage: the 3000, a 2000 under a tarp, and a complete 2000.The 1991 movie saw the first KITT (Knight Industries Two Thousand) in pieces, and himself reviving the microprocessor unit, which is eventually transferred into the body of the vehicle intended to be the original KITT's direct successor, the Knight 4000.
The new vehicle was a modified 1991, appearing similar to the prototype. However, no reference to this storyline nor any appearance of the Knight 4000 is made in the or its 2008. In, it is stated that most of the Knight 2000 parts had been sold off. However, Graiman's garage in the 2008 pilot shows a more complete collection of parts than in the boxes recovered by Michael Knight in the 1991 film.
This adds to the mystique of the current whereabouts of the original KITT in the time-frame of the new series.In the 1997–1998 spin-off series, KITT is employed as a shadow advisor. It is later revealed that 'The Shadow' is actually a hologram run by KITT. In 'Knight of the Living Dead', Graiman states a third KITT exists as a backup.
When KITT is about to die, his memories are downloaded so the third KITT can use them. However in the end the third AI is not used.Features.
This article describes a work or element of fiction in a primarily style. ( March 2013) The front-mounted scanner bar that, among other things, allowed KITT to see was a nod to the, villains from the TV series, which had been created by, who also created Knight Rider.A refit in the 1985–86 season included the addition of 'Super Pursuit Mode' and a convertible top.Computer AI KITT is essentially an advanced on wheels. The 'brain' of KITT is the Knight 2000 which is the centre of a ' logic module that allowed KITT to think, learn, communicate and interact with humans. He always had an ego that was easy to bruise and displayed a very sensitive, but kind and dryly humorous personality. He also has an in-dash entertainment system that can play music and video, and run various computer programs including which Michael sometimes indulged in while KITT was driving.
According to Episode 55, 'Dead of Knight', KITT has 1,000 of memory with one. According to Episode 65, 'Ten Wheel Trouble', KITT's future capacity is unlimited.
KITT's serial number is AD227529, as mentioned in Episode 31, 'Soul Survivor'. Alpha Circuit KITT's 'Alpha Circuit' is part of KITT's main control system which allows the CPU to drive the car. The time KITT's 'evil twin' spent submerged in water damaged his Alpha Circuit, which required KARR to have an operator to control his Turbo Boost function. Molecular Bonded Shell KITT is armored with 'Tri-Helical Plasteel 1000 MBS' (Molecular Bonded Shell) plating which protects him from almost all forms of conventional firearms and explosive devices. He could only be harmed by heavy artillery and rockets, and even then, the blast usually left most of his body intact and only damaged internal components. The shell protected every part of the car including the tires. As a result, KITT's body is durable enough to act as a shield for explosives by driving over bombs to cover them and suppress the blast, ram through rigid barriers of strong material like cinder block walls or steel gates without suffering damage himself while damage to the car's structural integrity with its frequent long jumps on turbo boost is never an issue.
The shell also protected him from fire and electricity; however, it was vulnerable to some potent acids and at least one formula was made (with knowledge of the shell's chemical base) to partially neutralize it. The shell is actually a combination of three secret substances referred together as the 'Knight Compound', developed by Wilton Knight who entrusted parts of the formula to three separate people. These individuals each only know two pieces of the formula, ensuring that any two of them could make more of the Knight Compound in an emergency situation and that no one person would be able to make it alone. The shell provided a frame tolerance of 223,000 lb (111.5 tons) and a front and rear axle suspension load of 57,000 lb (28.5 tons). In the pilot 'Knight of the Phoenix', the shell is described as the panels of the car itself; in the later episodes, especially from season two onward, the idea of the shell being applied to a base vehicle chemically is used. Lamination KITT is protected by a thermal-resistant coating that can withstand sustained temperatures of up to 800 degrees Fahrenheit (426 °C). First used in Episode 32, 'Ring of Fire'.
Power System KITT is powered by the Knight Industries with modified and a computer controlled 8-speed turbodrive transmission. Specifications 0–60 mph in 2 seconds, standing to quarter mile 4.286 seconds. Electromagnetic hyper-vacuum disc brakes: 14 foot (4.25 m) braking distance (70–0 mph – 112–0 km/h). KITT instrumentation (3rd/4th seasons) Turbo Boost Used in most episodes, a pair of rocket boosters mounted just behind the front tires that lifted the car, allowing KITT to jump into the air and pass over obstacles in the road. Also, occasionally, Turbo Boost was used to allow KITT to accelerate to incredible speeds in excess of 200 mph (322 km/h).
The boosters could fire forward or backward. Voice (Anharmonic) Synthesizer KITT's Voice Synthesizer allowed his logic module to speak and communicate.
With it, KITT could also simulate other sounds. KITT's primary spoken language was English; however by accessing his language module, he could speak fluently in, and much more. The module can be adjusted giving KITT different such as in Episode 82, 'Out of the Woods', where KITT uses a 'New York City' accent and called Michael, 'Micky'. During the first season, KITT's 'mouth' ('Voice Modulator') in the interior of the vehicle was a flashing red square. In episode 14 'Heart of Stone', this was changed to three sectioned vertical bars, as this design proved popular with fans as part of KARR.
(KARR used a bright yellow display with an inner bar that expanded outward and two outer bars that expanded from both ends inward, whereas KITT's was red and all three bars expanded outward from the center, but with greater magnitude in the center bar.) Voice Projection KITT can project his voice at any position. First used in Episode 48, 'Knight of the Drones, Pt. Anamorphic Equalizer KITT's most apparent feature was his front scan bar called the Anamorphic Equalizer. The device is a array of electronic eyes. The scanner could see in all visual as well as. Occasionally, the bar could pulse in different patterns and sweep rapidly or very slowly. The scanner is also KITT's most vulnerable area.
Etymotic Equalizer This system allowed KITT to hear sound. An array of audio sensors was threaded throughout his interior and exterior. Olfactory Sensor KITT could 'smell' via an atmospheric sampling device mounted in his front bumper. Microscanners Microscanners are tiny audio and visual sensors embedded into the grooves of KITT's body. They allow for visual tracking and display of anything around the car. Cruise Modes These are KITT's four drive modes:Normal Cruise – On 'Normal', Michael has control of the car.
In an emergency, KITT could still take over and activate Auto Cruise mode.Auto Cruise – In 'Auto', KITT could drive himself utilizing an advanced Auto Collision Avoidance system.Pursuit – 'Pursuit' is used during high-speed driving and is a combination of manual and computer assisted operation. KITT could respond to road conditions faster than Michael's reflexes could; however, Michael was technically in control of the vehicle and KITT helped guide certain maneuvers.Super pursuit – KITT's Super-Pursuit mode was added at the start of the fourth season.
It was the result of a redesign of the car to integrate new concepts consisting of improved rocket boosters for enhanced acceleration, retractable spoilers for aerodynamic stability, and movable air inlets for increased cooling. Super-Pursuit Mode provided a 40% boost in speed beyond the car's original top speed of 300 MPH. First used in Episode 70, 'Knight of the Juggernaut, Part II'.
Silent Mode KITT could run silently. The feature dampened his engine noise and allows him to sneak around. First used in Episode 37, 'White-Line Warriors'. Grappling Hook and Winch KITT has a hidden winch and grappling hook system, one mounted under his front bumper, and another in a compartment behind his tail light plate. Most often the hook is connected by a strong cable, but a metal arm has also been seen. The grappling hook is first used in Episode 6, 'Not a Drop to Drink'; the winch is first used in Episode 13, 'Forget Me Not'.
Oil Jets/Smoke Screen KITT could spray an oil slick and a plume of smoke from under the rear bumper. First used in Episode 1, 'Knight of the Phoenix'.
Induction coil KITT has an induction coil he can produce from under his front bumper and that, being placed on a metal object, KITT can remotely induce electrical voltage or current in that object. This was used by Michael in 'Knight of the Drones (Part I)' to electrify a fence in order to incapacitate and interrogate two thugs without seriously harming them. Flame Thrower KITT has flame throwers mounted under his bumpers. First used in Episode 2, 'Deadly Maneuvers'.
Tear Gas Launcher KITT can dispense a cloud of tear gas along with his smoke screen. First used in Episode 13, 'Hearts of Stone'. Ultramagnesium Charges KITT can launch magnesium flares, which can also be used to divert heat-seeking missiles fired at him. First used in Episode 26, 'Merchants of Death'. High Traction Drop Downs When activated, the HTDD system hydraulically raises KITT's chassis for better traction when driving off-road. First used in Episode 39, 'Speed Demons'. Telephone Comlink Michael could contact home base and communicate with Devon and others using KITT's video display.
Microwave Jammer KITT has an electronic jamming system that played havoc on electrical systems. The three main components are the Electromagnetic Field Generator, Electronic Field Disrupter and Microwave Ignition Sensor. The system could take control of electronic machines, allowing things like cheating at slot machines, breaking, fouling security cameras, and withdrawing money from ATMs. In Episode 26, 'Merchants of Death' the Microwave Jammer's power has been increased 3 times than its normal strength, strong enough to bring down a helicopter, at a limited distance. Microlock KITT could lock the brakes of other vehicles. This system is believed to work by utilizing focused microwaves to heat the brake fluid, causing it to expand and apply the brakes of the car.
Surveillance Mode Surveillance Mode did several things:KITT could detect people and vehicles and track their movements and discern proximity.KITT could gather structural schematics of buildings, vehicles, or other devices and help Michael avoid potential danger when he was snooping.KITT could also monitor radio transmissions and telephone communications within a location and trace those calls.KITT could tap into computer systems to monitor, or upload and download information as long as he could break the access codes. Traction Spikes Added in Episode 86 'Hills of Fire'. KITT's tires produce spikes that allow KITT to overcome steep terrain. Infrared Tracking Scope KITT could monitor the position of specific vehicles in the area within 10 miles. Laser Powerpack KITT can fire a high powered ultra-frequency modulated laser capable of burning through steel plating.
Like most of KITT's components, the schematics for the laser device are classified. First used in Episode 9, 'Trust Doesn't Rust' and was used to try and destroy KARR by hitting KARR's only weak spot, however it never hit the mark due to miscalibration. Bomb Sniffer KITT is equipped with a bomb sniffer module that can detect explosives within a few yards of the vehicle. However the only downside is that if a building has steel beams in concrete it'll interfere the bomb sniffer. First used in Episode 25, 'Brother's Keeper'.
Medical scanner KITT has a medical scanner that includes an (ECG). The medical scanner can monitor the vital signs of individuals and display them on his monitors. It could indicate such conditions as if they were injured, poisoned, undergoing stress or other emotional behavior. KITT could even monitor Michael's physical activity through sensors inside the driver seat. First used in Episode 1, 'Knight of the Phoenix (Pt.
Tintable Windows KITT can tint the windshield and windows to become opaque. First seen in Episode 14, 'Give Me Liberty.
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Or Give Me Death'. Deflatable Tires KITT could deflate and re-inflate his tires.
First used in Episode 5 (first episode was actually 2 episodes), 'Slammin' Sammy's Stunt Show Spectacular'. Fuel Processor KITT was powered by a turbine engine primarily fueled by hydrogen gas.
However, his complex fuel processor allows him to run on any combustible liquid, even regular gasoline. KITT's actual fuel requirements and efficiency ratings were classified, however in one episode, KITT mentioned his fuel economy was at least 65 miles per gallon. However, when operating on fuels other than liquid hydrogen, KITT's fuel efficiency and power output may be lowered. Voice Stress Analyzer KITT can process spoken voices and determine if someone may be lying.
First used in Episode 26, 'Merchants of Death'. Seat Ejection System KITT had two front ejection seats, mostly used when Michael needed a boost to fire escapes or building roof tops. First used in Episode 1, 'Knight of the Phoenix (Pt. Passive Laser Restraint System Added to KITT in later seasons, the restraint system helped protect Michael and any passengers from the shock of sudden impacts and hard stopping, especially after Super-Pursuit Mode. It is speculated that this is a primitive form of an device.
First used in Episode 47, 'Knight of the Drones'. Video Display Monitors KITT had two video display monitors on his dash for various readouts. They are controlled by two systems, the Graphic Translator (which sketches likenesses from verbal input) and the Anamorphic Equalizer (which gathered visual information from KITT's front scan bar) and microscanners. KITT only had one when his dash was redesigned for the show's third season. Computer Print Out KITT could print hard copies of data on a dashboard-mounted printer.
First used in Episode 15, 'The Topaz Connection'. Money Dispenser KITT could give Michael money when he needed it. First used in Episode 59, “Knight by a Nose”. Ultraphonic Chemical Analyzer KITT has a retractable tray with an that could analyze the chemical properties of various materials. It could even scan and read ballistic information off bullets and compare these with a police database. Aside from the scanning tray, the system could also analyze chemical information gathered from KITT's exterior sensors.
First used in Episode 17, 'Chariot of Gold'. Interior Oxygenator KITT could release oxygen into his driver compartment and provide air to passengers if he was ever submerged in water or buried in earth. This is also used to overcome the effects of certain drugs. First used in Episode 5 (First episode was actually 2 episodes in one), 'Slammin' Sammy's Stunt Show Spectacular'. Two-Wheel Ski Drive The Ski Mode setting allowed KITT to ' (driving up on two wheels). First used in Episode 1, 'Knight of the Phoenix'.
Third Stage Aquatic Synthesizer With this system, KITT can, effectively 'driving' on water, using his wheels and turbo system for propulsion. First used in Episode 28, 'Return to Cadiz' but, later removed because it was now faulty at the end of the episode. Emergency Braking System The EBS slowed KITT down from Super-Pursuit speeds. It consisted of a forward braking booster and air panels that popped out to create air friction (air brakes).
First used in Episode 70, 'Knight of the Juggernaut, Part II'. Convertible Roof Added fourth season, by pressing the 'C' button on KITT's dash, Michael could bring the top down and KITT became a. First used in Episode #70, 'Knight of the Juggernaut, Part II'.An unknown number of these systems were designed at Stanford University (Episode 5, 'Just My Bill'). KITT's total production cost was estimated at $11,400,000 in 1982 ($27,123,021.76 in 2013). The cost of subsequent equipment improvements and the installation of additional features since his activation have not been factored.Other equipment Comlink KITT is in constant contact with Michael via a two-way communication wristwatch (a modified '80s LCD AM radio watch) Michael wore. The watch also had a micro camera and scanner that KITT could access to gather information. Homing Device In dire emergency, Michael can activate a secret homing beacon hidden inside a gold pendant he wears around his neck.
The beacon sends a priority signal that can remotely activate KITT and override his programming so that he rushes to Michael's aid. Used in Episode 42, 'A Good Knight's Work' and in 'Knights of the Fast Lane'. Mobile Unit with Aerodynamic Sleeping Cab F.L.A.G. Mobile Unit (The Semi) KITT has access to a mobile 'garage', sometimes referred to as 'The Rook', which was a owned by the Foundation. In most episodes, it is a. The trailer has an extendable ramp that dropped down and allows KITT to drive inside even when the truck is in motion.
The trailer was loaded with spare parts and equipment for KITT. It also had a computer lab where technicians Bonnie or April would work and conduct repairs and maintenance. In 'Wrong Crowd' thieves hijack the truck thinking it to be hauling liquor.
In the episode 'Ten Wheel Trouble', following an assassination attempt on Michael which damages an independent truck, it is used to transport a shipment of onions. In the episode 'Knight Moves', it is used as bait to catch a gang of truck hijackers. In 'KITTnap', KITT is kidnapped and Michael and RC3 use the tractor (which has been disconnected from the trailer) to go and find him.
Notes. KITT's scanner is similar to that of from the science fiction series., the creator of both Knight Rider and Battlestar Galactica has stated that the two shows have nothing else in common and to remove any fan speculation, he stated in the Season One Knight Rider DVD audio-comments, he simply reused the scanning light for KITT because he liked the effect. KITT was designed by customizer Michael Scheffe.
The convertible and super-pursuit KITTs were designed and built by. A total of 23 KITT cars were made for use in filming the series.
All except one of these cars survived until the show was axed; all except 5 of the remaining 22 cars were destroyed at the end of filming. Of the 5 that escaped that fate: 1 'hero' car was shipped to a theme park in Australia, but is now believed to be back in the US (whereabouts unknown); Universal kept one 'hero' car and one stunt car (and had a further replica made later) for use in the Entertainment Center display – the two originals have since been sold to a private collector in the US; another, a convertible, disappeared for a while before being sold to the former in, Cumbria, England This convertible was sold to the Dezer Collection, when Cars of the Stars closed. The fifth car is believed to be in private hands in the UK – this may be the only KITT that remains 'original' and is believed not to have been restored with replica parts.
The right-hand drive KITT, known as the 'Official Right Hand Drive KITT' as used in the video 'Jump In My Car' by David Hasselhoff, is owned by a company called Wilderness Studios Australia. Press releases regularly appear claiming 'original screen-used' cars are being sold. For example: in April 4, 2007, 'one of the four KITT cars used in production of the television series' was reputedly being put up for sale for $149,995 by Johnny Verhoek of Kassabian Motors, Dublin, California.
And a story in USA Today from December 2007 states that Slain real estate developer and car aficionado, Andrew Kissel, was in possession of one of the surviving cars. Some reports say that Michael Jackson bought an original KITT and former N'Sync band member Joey Fatone also claims to have purchased one of these authentic original KITTs at auction. There have been more 'original' cars auctioned than were built in total for the show. The September 25, 2014 fifth episode of the Dutch TV programme Syndroom, featuring people with who wish to fulfill a dream, features Twan Vermeulen, a Knight Rider fan who wishes to meet David Hasselhoff and KITT. Together with the show's presenter they fly to L.A.
And go searching for Hasselhoff's house. They 'find' Hasselhoff on the driveway in front of his house, dusting off KITT. This article describes a work or element of fiction in a primarily style. ( March 2013) The 2008 update to includes a new KITT – the acronym now standing for Knight Industries Three Thousand.
The KITT platform is patterned on a and differs from the original Two Thousand unit in several ways. For example, the 2008 KITT utilizes nano-technology, allowing the car's outer shell to change colors and morph itself into similar forms temporarily. The nanotech platform is written as needing the AI active in order to produce any of these effects, unlike the original car's gadgets and 'molecular bonded shell' which allowed it to endure extreme impacts. These down-sides to the use of nanotech have been demonstrated when villains are able to cause significant damage, such as shooting out windows, when the AI is deactivated.
It can also turn into two different types of a 4x4 truck (one completely stock and the other with some modifications), a van, a, a special edition Warriors In Pink Mustang (in support of breast cancer awareness month), and a for disguise or to use the alternate modes' capabilities (such as off-road handling). The car can engage an 'Attack Mode', featuring scissor/conventional hybrid doors, which allows it to increase speed and use most of its gadgets (including turbo boost). It had a different looking attack mode in the pilot which was used whenever the car needed to increase speed. Its downside however is that it only seats two.
KITT is also capable of functioning submerged, maintaining life support and system integrity while underwater.While the original series stated the original KITT was designed by Wilton Knight, the 2008 TV movie implies Charles Graiman may have co-designed the car and the AI for Wilton Knight, was subsequently relocated to protect him and his family, and later designed the Knight Industries Three Thousand. KITT's weapons include a grappling hook located in the front bumper, usable in normal and attack modes, and missile launchers usable only in attack mode, which were first used in 'Knight of the Hunter'. In the Halloween episode 'Knight of the Living Dead', KITT demonstrates the ability to cosmetically alter his appearance, becoming a black Mustang convertible with a pink trim as a Halloween costume. This configuration had the scanner bar relocated to behind the grille.
Graiman also reveals in this episode that a backup neural network exists when he suggests downloading KITT's files and reuploading them to the backup, to which replies 'The Backup is not me.' In the pilot, KITT had shown himself capable of similarly altering his external appearance—changing his color and licence plate. In 'Knight of the Zodiac', KITT uses a dispenser located in his undercarriage to spread, and a fingerprint generator in the glovebox to overlay the fingerprints of a captured thief over Mike's.Features. This article describes a work or element of fiction in a primarily style. ( March 2013) Backup Mainframe Processor If the Knight Industries Three Thousand detects a fault or damage with his microprocessor, he carries a backup which can be mounted in the field automatically. Windshield Projection Used in place of the centre console screen in the Pilot. The entire front windshield is able to display information as well as the video communication link with the SSC.
Bio Matrix Scanner Used to detect the health status of people nearby. Nanotech Skin This replaces the Molecular Bonded Shell from the original series.
Unlike of an impregnable outer shell of the vehicle with a nearly indestructible polymer, Knight Industries Three Thousand are a series of nano-machines that create the car's outer shell (a 2008 Ford Mustang GT500KR) and a second 'skin' in whereupon detection of any damage will instantly repair the affected area. When Knight Industries Three Thousand is deactivated, the nano repair system is also disabled, making his basic nano-tech shell susceptible to physical damage. The second 'skin' can affect KITT's outer shell as well, allowing KITT to disguise himself by transforming into various similar sized machinery. Turbo Boost A power injector system that provides large bursts of power to allow KITT to jump over obstacles. This ability along with directional exhaust outlets allows KITT to jump from a standstill or at high speed. Hood Surface Screen Similar to the projection windshield, this allows KITT to display data on exterior hood for outside briefings or with other parties.
Offensive missiles (Used in conjunction with attack mode): two tube-launched missiles that retract from each door. Gatling guns (Again, used in conjunction with attack mode): two gatling-style guns that are retracted from the hood. Seen in season 1 episode 15, 'Fly By Knight'.
In episode 16, 'Knight and the City', KITT deploys a single machine gun while in regular mode. In this episode, KITT also indicates that he would run out of ammunition in 7 seconds and that he would expend 8,000 rounds in that timespan, which means that KITT's gatling guns have an approximate rate of fire of 1,143 rounds per second, over ten times higher than that of a regular. Laser A device capable of destroying locks and other items, projected from scanner bar. EMP An electromagnetic pulse projector, which allows disabling of any electronic circuit or device within the given area. First seen in Episode 8, 'Knight of the Zodiac'. Anti-Missile Flares Deployed from rear bumper.
Disk-like objects that when dispensed produce an intense heat source to deter heat-seeking projectiles. Anti-Traction Compound Dispenser (Known as Black Ice): An exterior dispenser that can eject a liquid, making the targeted surface tractionless. Interior tear gas dispenser Used for anti-theft and defensive purposes. KITT can fill the car's cabin with tear gas to incapacitate a would-be thief as seen in Episode 7, 'I Wanna Rock & Roll All Knight'.
Ski Mode With help of the Turbo boost left power injector system to gain impulse for make KITT drivable on two wheels. First seen in episode 12 'Knight to King's Pawn'.
3D Object Printer A device that allows for the creation of small 3-D objects (such as keys) based on available electronic data. Printer Standard printer used for documents and incoming faxes. Located in the passenger side dash. Fingerprint Overlay Printer A device accessible via the glove box that allows KITT to scan fingerprints from an inserted object and overlay then onto another person's hand.
Weapons Cache Small arms cache accessible via the glove box area that usually contains two 9mm handguns with extra magazines for occupant's protection outside KITT. First Aid Accessible via glove box. Allows for field mending of physical wounds such as lost appendages. Self-Destruct A software program secretly built into KITT that, when activated by the SSC, turns KITT into a bomb using his fuel as the charge and his computer as the detonator.
Earwig Small ear piece used to communicate with KITT at a limited distance. Transformation abilities Attack Mode KITT's original Attack mode was purely used to increase speeds. It was changed after the. Attack Mode II Similar to the original KITT's alternate configuration to allow faster traveling speeds. First seen in Episode 1, 'A Knight in Shining Armor'. Ford F-150 FX4 Alternate mode for off-road travel.
Also has ability to allow quick ingress at speed. Scanner bar is located in the grill at the very top of the inlet. First seen in Episode 1, 'A Knight in Shining Armor'. Ford F-150 II After 'Knight of the Hunter', an alternate F-150 mode, which has extra off-road modifications. Ford E-150 Cargo Van For disguise purposes. All doors are fully functional.
Scanner bar is not shown. As seen in Episode 4, 'A Hard Day's Knight'. Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor For disguise purposes, used to elude police. KITT's presence indicator (Orb) is displayed on the MDT screen rather than a separate entity on the dash. In this configuration, KITT's scanner bar is hidden behind the top of the frame around the front grille. As seen in Episode 4, 'A Hard Day's Knight'. Ford Mustang GT As seen on the pilot film.
KITT converted into a silver Mustang en route to Las Vegas. He also transformed into a purple Mustang to help Michael and Sarah in their escape in Vegas.
Ford Mustang Convertible (Warriors in Pink Edition): A disguise that was used for the Halloween episode 'Knight of the Living Dead', Episode 6. Basically a standard Mustang convertible with pink trim and aftermarket wheels, and the breast cancer logo under the mustang symbols. The scanner bar is located behind the front grille. Ford Flex For disguise purposes. A customized version with metallic gray paint and taillight blackouts; the scanner bar is located in the lower bumper intake grille. In this configuration, access to some systems, such as his laser and EMP, are available. As seen in Episode 8, 'Knight of the Zodiac'.
1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 For disguise purposes. A dark blue classic with the scanner located in the grille. As seen in the episode 'Fly By Knight' when a DEA agent had an on Mike and KITT. ('Shall we go old school?' ) KARR redesign SeeKARR (Peter Cullen, later Paul Frees) was the original prototype of the first KITT (Knight Industries Two Thousand) but to mirror the pattern of the original series, the nemesis and prototype of the second KITT (Knight Industries Three Thousand) is also designated as KARR in the new series.
KARR is apparently a new evil twin character just like the Knight 3000, and the acronym now stands for Knight Auto-Cybernetic Roving Robotic-Exoskeleton.KARR's visual identity has also had similar changes for the new series. KARR was originally designed for military combat. KARR has the ability to transform from vehicle mode into a large wheeled robotic exoskeleton like a Transformer Decepticon instead of KITTs 'Attack Mode'. The vehicle mode of KARR is a 2008–2009 Shelby GT500KR with the license plate initials K.R. KARR is once again voiced by, who also voiced the first appearance of KARR Knight Automated Roving Robot in 'Trust Doesn't Rust'. The transformation sequence is very similar to that in the 2007 'Transformers' live action film.
Armed with twin machine guns on each shoulder and missiles, the exoskeleton combines with a human being for easier control. After a brief brawl, KITT uses the grappling hook to tear off KARR's chest plate, freeing one of Michael's co-workers, Alex Torres. Michael rams KITT through KARR's torso using Turbo Boost, apparently destroying KARR.
It is unclear if KARR had the same nano repair function as KITT, nor if his A.I. Unit survived. KARR is visually identical to KITT in this iteration, lacking the two tone black and silver paint job of the 80s version. The only difference is the scanner and voice box, which are yellow compared to KITT's red.Knight Industries Four Thousand (Knight 4000) Knight 4000.
Main article:A 1991 sequel movie saw KITT's original microprocessor unit transferred into the body of the vehicle intended to be his successor, the Knight 4000. The vehicle had numerous 21st Century technological improvements over the previous 1980s version of KITT, such as an advanced amphibious mode (which allows the car to ride on water like a speedboat), a (or VR-HUD, which utilized the entire windshield as a video display), and a microwave stun device that could remotely incapacitate a human target. However, no acknowledgement is made to this spin-off in the 2008 series.Features. This article describes a work or element of fiction in a primarily style. ( March 2013) The Knight 4000 has most of KITT's original features, including a few new and improved systems Virtual Reality Heads-up Display Rather than dash-mounted displays, the Knight 4000 uses a virtual reality heads-up display employing the entire windshield as video monitor. Thermal Expander The Knight 4000 was equipped with an offensive weapon which consisted of a microwave projector that caused the temperatures of targeted objects to quickly rise and either ignite or explode.
Remote Target Assist This allows the pilot aim and fire with a complete and perfect accuracy via the Knight 4000's help. Amphibious Mode The Knight 4000 can float and maneuver on water much like a boat. The system was actually a major improvement over KITT's original hydroplane ability which during the original series was prone to malfunctions during its experimental phase.
Microwave Stunner Similar to the “non-lethal” sidearms used by the police, the Knight 4000 was equipped with a microwave stunner that could incapacitate criminals. Voice Activated Controls The Knight 4000's dashboard is less 'cluttered looking' than KITT's original dash with most of the controls now being completely voice activated rather than having to push a button. Fax Machine The Knight 4000 could print out faxed messages from a dash mounted printer.
Infrared Scanner The Infrared Scanner was a device with which the Knight 4000 could scan on an Infrared level, which would identify laser scope rifles as well as hidden objects giving off heat. Aroma Monitor This system is similar to the Knight 2000's Olfactory Scan, but is much more complex.
Voice Sampler Similar to the Knight 2000's Anharmonic Synthesizer, this device could simulate any voice which has been recorded into the Knight 4000's memory. Thermal Sensor This system allows the Knight 4000 to watch and record what is happening in a particular place, such as inside a vehicle.
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