It’s….different. I don’t know if I like it or not, to me KITT will always be a black early 80’s Trans AM.

Comment by MrPsychic — December 1, 2007 @ 12:13 am

Well, not THAT horrible. Also it will transform into other things.

Comment by Hepathos — December 1, 2007 @ 12:36 am

Is Mr. Feeny still going to be the voice?

Comment by Mayy — December 1, 2007 @ 3:19 am

American car industry destroys a pop culture icon.

That muscular, bulging piece of retro car is not KITT. KITT is sleek, aerodynamic and futuristic. The only thing they have in common is that they corner like a corn dog.

Comment by unknown — December 1, 2007 @ 4:55 am

Pop culture destroys another pop culture icon.

Comment by tormato — December 1, 2007 @ 7:33 am

Wasn’t the knight rider movie (still in production?) using a Koniggseg CCX?

Comment by Namelis1 — December 1, 2007 @ 9:20 am

Gay.

Comment by AlecDalek — December 1, 2007 @ 12:41 pm

I think the rumor mill had it that they were gonna use the koenigsegg ccx, but i guess they opted to go for a ’stang instead. A darn shame. Even the new Camaro or better yet the challenger would have been a better fit for this role…

Actually, I think the Lamborghini Reventon would have made the perfect uber-KITT… LOL But I don’t think they could have afforded the number of crash horses and replicas they would have needed. LOL

It’s probably why they went with the ‘Stang. It’s comparatively dirt cheap…

Comment by Phyreblade — December 2, 2007 @ 5:51 am

I loved the original Knight Rider.

A practical arguement for a different car.

The Trans Am or “Black T-Top” (as it was referred to in the show) used in the original was a car that was designed to run up to 300 MPH (not the engine, but the shape of the body). Who would want to drive that Ford over 120 MPH? Even a sleek Mercedes shakes a little at 120. FORGET ABOUT SUPER PURSUIT MODE! How could this be close to a beliveable supercar? I suppose if the new K.I.T.T. obeys the traffic signs and laws, then, it will have no problem. But then, why bother having a supercar if you are going to stick to the traffic laws? This is what the new Knight Rider will be like…

Officer: Do you know why I pulled you over?

Michael: Why, no Officer.

Officer: Well, it was your illegal use of your “turbo boost” on the road.

Michael: I was chasing a bad guy. I needed to jump over some cars that were in my way.

Officer: You are not a Policeman, Mr. Knight! You should have called the police. I will let you off with a warning this time, but no more pressing those “Turbo Boost, Super Pursuit mode, or any other fancy buttons on your dash.

Michael: Ok. Thank you, Sir.

See? The new Knight Rider series is doomed. Ford loving buttmunches are ruining my childhood.

Comment by EvilDon — December 3, 2007 @ 11:11 am

Nice Don. I too think it should be a sleek car, but due to the cost of using several for wrecks etc, they have to go with something cheap, which ruins the whole thing. I for one did not watch the original, so I have no particular attachment to any, but this giant hunk of metal does not inspire the want for high speed pursuit, unless it’s in a straight line.

Comment by schulzbrianr — December 3, 2007 @ 11:26 am

@EvilDon
LOL! I feel your pain…

Just FYI, I’ve run a mustang up to about 150 without any shakes. And it was one of the 99-04s. The 05+ models have stiffer bodies and are even more stable. I actually know people who have run theirs up to 175, but they were heavily modded. The steering gets a little light, but that’s about it.

But that being said, it still looks like a brick with wheels. The thing is though, that there are precious few vehicles that are aerodynamically designed to do 200mph, much less 300mph. The Bugatti Veyron tops out at a little over 253mph, but isn’t the most aerodynamic looking car of the 200+ club.

But a sleeker car would definitely be a much more credible choice. In fact a ‘vette might have been a good compromise between cost and looks. The ’stang is just too far down on the Cheapometer..

Comment by Phyreblade — December 3, 2007 @ 3:16 pm

@Phyreblade

Interesting… I know some cops (hypos) that could not stand their Mustangs because they felt like they were ‘coming off the ground’ when over 120 MPH. But they were driving an older model (mid 90s).

It would seem, on a road with curves and traffic, you need a sleek front and a low to the ground body to stay grounded and in good control. Because, a Mercedes, Porsche or even a regular truck will do 120 MPH in a straight line without shaking or any problems (yes, I do know from experience). It is when you start maneuvering that you may, have no problems, vibrate, shake, or roll. Most of my fast driving experience comes from the German Autobahn, and a little from the American highways. Which is why I can not understand driving so fast in a aerodynamically challenged vehicle. In Germany I see few wrecks and some sleek cars passing me at about 320 KPH (I don’t like driving more then 240 KPH). In America I see upsidedown SUVs in the median, which never went over 90 MPH… hmmm I may be prejudiced… Meh, enough of my silly babbling.

Yeah, for sure the cost was the factor in going with the Mustang. Not to mention that this could be a MAJOR boon for ford. In the time of the Hoff, people used to mod their cars to look like K.I.T.T. If the show takes off, I expect nothing less today. I’m sure Ford offered a VERY good deal for the use of the Mustang.

We are all agreed then. K.I.T.T. must be a sleek car. **sends NBC a link to this page as proof of a needed change to K.I.T.T.**

Comment by EvilDon — December 4, 2007 @ 12:03 pm

LOL,
No, I wouldn’t recommend doing 120 in one of the old fox bodied stangs unless it was *highly* modified. I had one of those and it had serious shakes at anything over 100. The newer ones are much, much better.

And indeed, I’m sure Ford is banking on making a killing with K.I.T.T. exposure. But a lot of folks I know, even from mustang clubs I am a member of, don’t think it was a particularly good choice for the role…

Comment by Phyreblade — December 4, 2007 @ 5:22 pm

Wow, so they have these things called “clouds” in Norway?

Comment by MrPsychic — November 30, 2007 @ 11:22 pm

So - where are the Valkyries?

Comment by eric — December 1, 2007 @ 1:17 am

Eric, they are pining for the fjords.

Comment by SirWishbone — December 1, 2007 @ 8:07 am

Thats camera-phone? Awesome

Comment by Gilez — December 4, 2007 @ 12:47 am

where’s his crutch?

Comment by Musashi1584 — November 30, 2007 @ 10:28 pm

Obligatory:
It’s not the years, it’s the mileage.

Comment by reboot — November 30, 2007 @ 10:31 pm

Yeah, well, he could still kick my ass.

And yours.

Comment by Gary Scenario — November 30, 2007 @ 11:07 pm

mine? no sorry your mistaken. and im not going to get into why he can’t because its not worth doing that on the internet.

Comment by Musashi1584 — November 30, 2007 @ 11:52 pm

^^^ Somebody doesn’t know how movies work…

Comment by Acriticalgent — December 1, 2007 @ 3:24 am

indiana jones doesn’t kick peoples asses he’s too busy for that he’ll just shoot you.

Comment by brick — December 1, 2007 @ 3:41 am

He looks like his father

Comment by MeisterSk8 — December 1, 2007 @ 9:46 am

I’m sure Ralph Wiggam could kick Musashi1584’s ass. He just comes across as someone that resents being beaten up all the time as a kid.

Comment by AlecDalek — December 1, 2007 @ 12:45 pm

No no no, he should look more like this:

http://i242.photobucket.com/al.....ma/001.jpg

Also:
http://i242.photobucket.com/al.....ma/004.jpg
http://i242.photobucket.com/al.....ma/002.jpg
http://i242.photobucket.com/al.....ma/008.jpg
http://i242.photobucket.com/al.....ma/006.jpg
http://i242.photobucket.com/al...../006-1.jpg
http://i242.photobucket.com/al.....an0003.jpg

Ten thousand Internet Funbucks for whoever knows who that is.

Comment by J Jones — December 1, 2007 @ 8:52 pm

He actually doesn’t look too bad here. Hollywood makeup depts work magic…

Comment by Phyreblade — December 2, 2007 @ 5:44 am

He looks like friggin GWBush, at a glance.

At a more intense stare, he just looks old.

Comment by Gilly — December 2, 2007 @ 9:49 am

Naw… GW’s got this blank kinda look. I don’t think Harrison Ford could pull that look off if his life depended on it…

Comment by Phyreblade — December 2, 2007 @ 5:14 pm

Hmmm… I don’t think haxxors actually use shampoo…

Comment by Phyreblade — November 30, 2007 @ 10:42 pm

Ever hear of the programmer that died in the shower? The instructions on the Shampoo said wash, rinse, repeat.

Comment by AlecDalek — November 30, 2007 @ 10:56 pm

Do haxxors even take a shower? Maybe not even touch water.

Comment by Jaypeezy — December 1, 2007 @ 3:51 am

Yeah, actually I think water is extremely acidic to haxxors…

Comment by Phyreblade — December 1, 2007 @ 4:32 am

This does not constitute topless. There are no boobies.

Comment by LukeV1-5 — November 30, 2007 @ 8:02 pm

she makes me proud to be cuban god bless her.

Comment by Musashi1584 — November 30, 2007 @ 8:17 pm

TITS or GTFO

Comment by diabeetus — November 30, 2007 @ 8:22 pm

WE DEMAND TITS!!!

Comment by Jaypeezy — November 30, 2007 @ 10:20 pm

no tits from this shoot… that is from the November Issue of Maxim!! It was a delicious spread!

Comment by Jet — November 30, 2007 @ 10:30 pm

How… disappointing.

Comment by AbNo — December 1, 2007 @ 3:29 am

Maxim = Fail

I’ve got a subscription to it, cause I needed something to read while “dropping the kids off at the pool”. Sadly it has nothing of value in it, and every picture spread they do is generally just a tease. Thank god for the internet.

Comment by tiki god — December 1, 2007 @ 4:10 pm

Right On Jaypeezy

Comment by A7X-treme1724 — April 2, 2008 @ 4:16 pm

Yes, I understand, but I’d like to see the scenery…

Comment by Phyreblade — November 30, 2007 @ 10:40 pm

I was gonna post a picture of the upside down question cross, but this came into my view:

Satanism in the Vatican!?

Comment by RSIxidor — November 30, 2007 @ 6:09 pm

nice one sexy

Comment by ashley99 — November 30, 2007 @ 6:14 pm

@ashley99

What can I say? You inspired me, beautiful.

Comment by Paul_Is_Drunk — November 30, 2007 @ 8:05 pm

Hey, can I get in on some of this sexy talk?
NO!?!? THEN GTFO!!!!!

Comment by Shmaughn — November 30, 2007 @ 9:42 pm

Wow, that page on Satanism in the Vatican completely lost me after they tried to knit more than three conspiracy theories into one new synthesis.

Comment by orbitn — December 1, 2007 @ 12:16 pm

NO WAY! This is a total rip off of our one true saviour - Optimus Prime.

I rate this as gay.

Comment by AlecDalek — December 1, 2007 @ 12:47 pm

I’m pretty sure that’s a vision of the future, not the past. Because IMHO, all ships must have testicles.

Comment by RSIxidor — November 30, 2007 @ 5:21 pm

I always found it funny that they put wings on a spaceship. Didn’t they have aerodynamics&astrophysics in the 50’s?

Comment by garbledxmission — November 30, 2007 @ 6:36 pm

Pretty soon, we can run our own rocket ships buy buying uranium online.

http://www.amazon.com/Uranium-Ore/dp/B000796XXM

Comment by Kaze — November 30, 2007 @ 7:36 pm

@garbledxmission
Indeed they did. I think the concept of “controlled re-entry”, kinda made them a necessity. In fact, it’s a very popular design even with modern space craft. The Columbia, Challenger, Discovery, Atlantis, and Endeavour space shuttles all had/have wings… Remarkable eh?

ROFLMAO…

Comment by Phyreblade — November 30, 2007 @ 10:38 pm

i had one that big (proportionally) when i was in Jamaica. ajhhh good times

Comment by Stephy — November 30, 2007 @ 4:32 pm

Those are lego technic guys, i have a few at home, although they don’t smoke.

Comment by RSM2000 — November 30, 2007 @ 9:18 pm

Now THAT’S a spliff…

Comment by Phyreblade — November 30, 2007 @ 10:27 pm

WOW, this is awesome. Because the only weakness of orange hot metal sparks is the thin plastic bag.

Comment by bob — November 30, 2007 @ 3:34 pm

I think the sparks are the least of his worries, and problems. Michael Hutchence?

Comment by AlecDalek — November 30, 2007 @ 3:47 pm

It’s only a matter of time before hilarity will insue!

Comment by j_bryon — November 30, 2007 @ 5:50 pm

What the fuck.

Comment by diabeetus — November 30, 2007 @ 7:13 pm

How is he not suffocating?

Comment by LonelyTylenol — November 30, 2007 @ 8:54 pm

Giant Nostrils. They can breath through plastic.

Comment by Frank — November 30, 2007 @ 9:58 pm

Lol!

Comment by Jaypeezy — November 30, 2007 @ 10:25 pm

Black Ninja on the attack.

Comment by Hepathos — December 1, 2007 @ 12:38 am

I’m sure the bag is stolen. Not because he’s black, but because he’s enough of a dumb fuck to put a bag over his face in the first place. Somebody call Johnny Knoxville.

Comment by AlecDalek — December 1, 2007 @ 12:50 pm