12.13.07
Screw it, I don’t have a snappy title for this post
Some shots of the new KITT were released, and I have to admit that I’m a bit conflicted. I have fond memories of Knight Rider from when I was very, very young, and I still remember the sleek profile of the Pontiac Trans-Am that was the series’ signature. Having the new car not be a Pontiac is a bit disappointing, but there aren’t any current Pontiacs that have the really distinctive appearance that would make the car stand out. With this in mind, I can understand to a certain extent the decision to make KITT a Mustang/Shelby GT500 (new version), a car that in general I like. The problem is, though, that a lot of what I like about the style of the GT500 comes from the iconic double-stripe coloring that’s endemic to the Shelby. In solid black, KITT 2008 seems to be a little too nondescript. Of course, if it has the sliding red LED effect on the front, that might make up for it. Maybe.
Which reminds me, I do know someone who did put the LEDs on his car. It was truly awesome and geeky.
Right, I’ll stop pretending I know anything about cars now.