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KITT (Knight Industries Three-Thousand)

Main articles: Knight Rider (2008 film) and Knight Rider (2008 TV series)

Knight Industries Three Thousand in its Pilot Attack Mode. For the New Series, Attack Mode was completely redsigned

The 2008 update to Knight Rider includes a new KITT – the acronym now standing for "Knight Industries Three Thousand".[2] The KITT platform is patterned on a Ford Mustang Shelby GT500KR[2] 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 car forms temporarily.[2] The nanotech platform is written as needing the AI active in order to do 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 causes significant damage, such as shooting out windows, when the AI is deactivated. It also can turn into two different types of a Ford F-150 4x4 truck (one completely stock and the other with some modifications), a Ford E-150 van, a Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor, a special edition Warriors In Pink Mustang (in support of breast cancer awareness month), and a Ford Flex for disguise or use the alternate mode's 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 in a submerged configuration, maintaining life support and system integrity while underwater. While the original series stated that the original KITT (Knight Industries Two Thousand) was designed by Wilton Knight, the 2008 TV movie says that Charles Graiman designed the car and the AI for Wilton Knight, and 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. Dr. 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 black ice, and a fingerprint generator in the glovebox to overlay the fingerprints of a captured thief over Mike's.

Also, some have noticed the car model name (GT-500 KR) bears the initials of the series, though this is merely a coincidence as the initials actually stand for "King of the Road." The 2008 model is a 40th Anniversary tribute to the original Shelby Cobra GT-500 KR, produced in 1968.[3] This KITT is not the one from the original series.

[edit] Features of the Knight Industries Three Thousand

Backup Mainframe Processor: If KITT 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 center console screen in the Pilot. Basically, the entire front windshield is configured to display extra information and well as display the video communication link with the SSC.

Bio Matrix Scanner: Used to detect the health status of persons in the the immediate area.

Nanotech Skin Repair: In lieu of the Molecular Bonded Shell from the original series. Unlike KITT's former incarnation of an impregnable outer shell of the vehicle with a nearly indestructible polymer, KITT is a standard car with tiny nano-machines that upon detection of any damage will instantly repair said area. When KITT is deactivated, the nano system is also disabled, making him susceptible to physical damage.

Turbo Boost: (Used in conjunction with attack mode): A power injector system that allows for large, but brief amounts 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 projection windshield. Allows KITT to display data on exterior hood for outside briefings or with other parties.

Offensive Missiles: (Used in conjunction with attack mode): 2 tube launched missiles that are retracted from either door.

Laser: As the name suggests, a device that creates a light beam capable of destroying locks and other items. Projected from scanner bar.

EMP Weapon: An electromagnetic pulse projector to allow 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".

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 2 9MM handguns with extra clips 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.

[edit] Transformation Abilities

Attack Mode KITT's original Attack mode was purely used to increase speeds. Was changed after the pilot.

Attack Mode II: Similar to 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 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 then 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: (Possibly 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. 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 grill. In this configuration, access to some systems are available, such as his laser and EMP. As seen in Episode 8, "Knight of the Zodiac".

Description
attack mode

KITT (Knight Industries Three-Thousand)

Main articles: Knight Rider (2008 film) and Knight Rider (2008 TV series)

Knight Industries Three Thousand in its Pilot Attack Mode. For the New Series, Attack Mode was completely redsigned

The 2008 update to Knight Rider includes a new KITT – the acronym now standing for "Knight Industries Three Thousand".[2] The KITT platform is patterned on a Ford Mustang Shelby GT500KR[2] 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 car forms temporarily.[2] The nanotech platform is written as needing the AI active in order to do 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 causes significant damage, such as shooting out windows, when the AI is deactivated. It also can turn into two different types of a Ford F-150 4x4 truck (one completely stock and the other with some modifications), a Ford E-150 van, a Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor, a special edition Warriors In Pink Mustang (in support of breast cancer awareness month), and a Ford Flex for disguise or use the alternate mode's 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 in a submerged configuration, maintaining life support and system integrity while underwater. While the original series stated that the original KITT (Knight Industries Two Thousand) was designed by Wilton Knight, the 2008 TV movie says that Charles Graiman designed the car and the AI for Wilton Knight, and 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. Dr. 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 black ice, and a fingerprint generator in the glovebox to overlay the fingerprints of a captured thief over Mike's.

Also, some have noticed the car model name (GT-500 KR) bears the initials of the series, though this is merely a coincidence as the initials actually stand for "King of the Road." The 2008 model is a 40th Anniversary tribute to the original Shelby Cobra GT-500 KR, produced in 1968.[3] This KITT is not the one from the original series.

[edit] Features of the Knight Industries Three Thousand

Backup Mainframe Processor: If KITT 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 center console screen in the Pilot. Basically, the entire front windshield is configured to display extra information and well as display the video communication link with the SSC.

Bio Matrix Scanner: Used to detect the health status of persons in the the immediate area.

Nanotech Skin Repair: In lieu of the Molecular Bonded Shell from the original series. Unlike KITT's former incarnation of an impregnable outer shell of the vehicle with a nearly indestructible polymer, KITT is a standard car with tiny nano-machines that upon detection of any damage will instantly repair said area. When KITT is deactivated, the nano system is also disabled, making him susceptible to physical damage.

Turbo Boost: (Used in conjunction with attack mode): A power injector system that allows for large, but brief amounts 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 projection windshield. Allows KITT to display data on exterior hood for outside briefings or with other parties.

Offensive Missiles: (Used in conjunction with attack mode): 2 tube launched missiles that are retracted from either door.

Laser: As the name suggests, a device that creates a light beam capable of destroying locks and other items. Projected from scanner bar.

EMP Weapon: An electromagnetic pulse projector to allow 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".

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 2 9MM handguns with extra clips 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.

[edit] Transformation Abilities

Attack Mode KITT's original Attack mode was purely used to increase speeds. Was changed after the pilot.

Attack Mode II: Similar to 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 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 then 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: (Possibly 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. 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 grill. In this configuration, access to some systems are available, such as his laser and EMP. As seen in Episode 8, "Knight of the Zodiac".