KITT
In the early 1980s, shortly after the release of the third generation f-body, a new national network TV show hit the air waves featuring a highly advanced car packed with the latest computer technology, materials, and artificial intelligence wizardry -- Knight Rider. This car took the form of a black third generation Firebird and was named KITT, which was short for Knight Industries Two Thousand. The car, driven by Michael Knight (played by David Hasselhoff), spent its career fighting organized crime and other menaces to society. It was able to achieve incredible feats through the ability to think, talk, and drive independently of (and sometimes without) its driver. In addition to bulletproof body panels, it featured an oft show "Turbo Boost" button that would literally launch the car airborne on command and an electronic eye in the form of an oscillating LED display in its hood.
While this show completed its cycle and was retired from the airwaves after a moderately long run, it returned to the airwaves as a new pilot in 2008 featuring a Mustang and a new driver. The show is set to return in September 2008. While some f-body fans likely would have enjoyed a resurrection of the show with the fifth generation 2010 Camaro, most are appreciative of the return of this classic to the air even with the updated vehicle choice.
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