Blog Gets First Knight Rider Photos: KITT's a Mustang!

Jalopnik, a car blog that takes an irreverent look at the automotive industry, posted the first pictures of the car that will play KITT in the upcoming NBC TV-movie remake of “Knight Rider.“ The car is a new Ford Mustang Shelby GT 500KR. The trademark side-to-side red lights up front fit under the Shelby’s air intakes. We’re not sure how the extra air will get to the 550-hp engine, however.

We’re not sure if we’re excited or totally bummed by this news. Check out Jalopnik’s post to see more photos, and tell us if you think “Knight Rider“ will be a hit or bomb as bad as the new “Bionic Woman.“

Exclusive First Pictures of KITT From The New Knight Rider TV Series: Yes, It's a Shelby GT500KR (Jalopnik)

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Comments

[David in Houston]

Wow... I know I'm bummed. The only true KITT will be a black Trans Am with black wheels and a totally awesome but not practical steering wheel. Shame on Pontiac and GM for not giving the producers anything to work with. Shame.

[Patrick O.]

It's a travesty!

[Lil'Tom]

As pitiful as the decision to remake Knight Rider is, as abhorrent as the choice of car is, the truly odious thing is that this will almost certainly yield *another* special edition Mustang.

Oh, and won't the GT500KR be a previous gen car by the time that the show debuts.

[Paul]

I thought when the remake "Knight Rider 2000" was shown,the new Knight 4000 was the future of the Knight Foundation (it was a heavily bodyworked Dodge Stealth FWD looking a lot like a Pontiac Banshee).And it was red! Talk about a complete switch from black.I cant quite picture a short,stubby KITT (like I couldnt picture a subcompact General Lee),these cars were meant to be long,low and wide.

[Ray Wert]

It's funny, our trackback over at Jalopnik reads:

"Kicking Tires, a blog that takes a slightly boringly corporate and predictable approach to covering the auto industry..."

[Ken L.]

Using a Mustang as KITT is almost like using a Ford Windstar as the A-Team van. Can you imagine those guys jumping out of that minivan? It's just WRONG!

[johnny t]

survey says...errrt. wrong answer.

a G8 would have been an obvious choice, a 2008 vibe would have been a bit more creative. jeers to GM for letting ford steel this opportunity.

[Ken L.]

They should have used a black Corvette Z06.

[billbo]

How about a mocked up Trans-Am based on the new Camaro?

[Jay]

NBC has probably given the show a tiny budget because its only good for a season. So all they could afford was a $20k Mustang. They could have really sold the show if they used a Dodge Viper (which was probaly out of their budget)...

[ARIQ]

I think they shouldve used the camaro....Think about it. A BumbleBee and Knight Rider Special Edition Camaro's for the public.

[rick perrault]

i am bummed as well i grew up on knight rider. they could have used a 02 trans am ws6. where are the t-tops is my main question

[rick perrault]

as for it being a $20K mustang its more like a $60k mustang. remember its a shelby gt500kr. (kr stands for King Of The Road)

[sulli]

I doubt that the cost of the vehicle was a big factor in their decision since any carmaker would gladly donate an example or two to a show if it meant that it was going to be a main character. Especially if it is going to be portrayed positively.

I'm sure the twelve people that see it won't mind that it isn't the original

[Sanchez]

We have to take into account that the movie goers are usually people between 12-25, so I don't think anybody of them has watched the original series... :)

[auto parts gee]

I watched Knight Rider when I was still a kid, but don't remember actually the looks of the car. A lot of here are very upset regarding the remake but I think it could bring much more excitement on the viewers side.

[Gabriel Armstrong]

Wow... I own a 2008 Mustang GT, and this is the perfect car. The 500KR costs about 75 grand, not 20 grand you dorks... Mustangs rock!! You guys suck, the car choice is perfect... I wonder if Kitt has the Shaker1000 audio system?

hmmmmmmmm the movie was ok but KITT is more formal than the older 1 i think they should put the old KITT alos then it will be cool the mustang is cool but doesnt it have turbo boost????? i hope they put it... and justin u luk juzt like davids son:P

hmmmmmmmm the movie was ok but KITT is more formal than the older 1 i think they should put the old KITT alos then it will be cool the mustang is cool but doesnt it have turbo boost????? i hope they put it... and justin u luk juzt like davids son:P

[Mustangbrakeparts]

I remember when i was kid i always watch Knight Rider and i think it was nice to see it on a movie..