Speaking of “Knight 2000”, the dream machine of the American blockbuster drama “Knight Rider” that was broadcast from 1982 to 1986. The reboot version of “Knight 3000 (new K.I.T.T.)” that was broadcast in 2008 is on sale.
“Knight Rider: K.I.T.T.”: Overview
This “Knight 3000 (New KITT)” machine is a machine that appears in “Knight Rider Next” and is based on the Ford-made “Shelby Mustang GT500KR” that replaces the “Knight 2000” that appears in the first series. It is a machine. The name of the installed AI is “K.I.T.T.” like “Knight 2000”, but the official name is “Knight Industries Three Thousand”, which is “another person” from the original K.I.T.T. The new KITT is equipped with a nanomachine deformation mechanism, and in addition to the normal Mustang, the 1969 Classic Mustang, pickup truck (Ford F-150 FX4), van (E150), SUV (Ford Flex), police car (Crown Victoria Police) It is a dream machine that can be transformed into a car with a completely different interior, not to mention the appearance such as police interceptor). In addition, it can be transformed into a mode called “attack mode” armed with radical aero parts, and has many mechanisms that surpass the former “Night 2000”. As for the interior, as with the “Night 2000”, each part has been significantly remodeled. The steering wheel is U-shaped with the upper part of the circumference cut off, and has a shape reminiscent of a control stick as in the previous work. The dashboard has a large monitor in the center panel that displays various information (like the Knight 4000, the voice indicator is also displayed here). In addition, the shift lever and pedals are retracted when driving autonomously under the control of K.I.T.T., and the driver only sits in the driver’s seat. .. When the driver himself drives, he drives as an MT car by operating the shift lever and clutch.
The genuine base model used for the shooting on sale was the car that adopted the design of the “Shelby GT500KR” which was not yet released at that time based on the 2008 model “Ford Mustang GT”.
The main drama was “Fast and furious X3 Tokyo Drift”, “Veilside: Fortune RX7”, and the base was “Mazda RX7 (FD3S type)”, and Mr. “Sung Kang” who became popular also appeared as an enemy. ..
By the way, the original K.I.T.T., which was broadcast in the 1980s, was based on “Pontiac Trans Am”. The production company NBC was strong with Ford as a new K.I.T.T., and the second generation KITT was born.
The original was equipped with a 4.6-liter V8 engine and had a maximum output of 300 horsepower, but the “Night 3000” is equipped with a supercharger and has a maximum output of 400 horsepower.
It has a racing muffler, Brembo brakes, Shelby GT500 fiber glass hood, carbon fiber aero parts, 20-inch wheels, and the same red LED lights as the original KITT on the hood.
“Val Kilmer” who played the role of Batman in Batman Forever as a voice actor of K.I.T.T., performers, KITT designers and stuntmen are included.
It can not be transformed like the drama, but it has obtained a license plate in California, the mileage is 2977 km, and the evaluation of the state is 9 points out of 10 points. Good condition due to maintenance.
In the past, it was sold for 16 million yen in 2008, but now it is sold by California dealers for 4.75 million yen.
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