The original hero car was owned by and displayed at a museum but is now stored away. Fans can occasionally find the original cars at Sci-Fi and Comic-Con conventions. If you're wondering where the KITT car is now, you're in luck. You can find a detailed replica at Volo Auto Museum.
The car has all the KITT interior pieces, perfectly mirroring the original car — from the steering wheel and dashboard to the lower and upper consoles.
The car also features a certificate of authenticity so it can be used as an exhibition vehicle. Along with our KITT exhibit , we also have many other displays that are sure to please every member of your family. Start planning your trip to see our KITT exhibit for an unforgettable journey to the past. If you have any questions ahead of your visit, reach out to us and we'll be glad to assist. Get Tickets. Home Explore Visit News. Some other primary KITT features included: Molecular bonded shell: The KITT's molecular bonded shell gave it incredibly tough armor that protected it from explosive devices and firearms.
The car could only sustain damage from rockets and heavy artillery. However, the shell would still be intact after blasts, with this heavy-duty weaponry only damaging the internal components. The bonded shell even covered the tires, allowing the car to drive over explosives and shield others from blasts.
It also protected Knight and the car from electricity and fire. Its thermal-resistant coating allowed it and Knight to survive temperatures as high as degrees Fahrenheit. Electronic jamming system: The car's electronic jamming system incorporated a microwave ignition sensor, an electronic field disrupter and an electromagnetic field generator. This system allowed the automobile to control other electronic machines. The KITT primarily utilized it to disable vehicles that were trying to escape.
It also used the system to break electronic locks, scramble security cameras and cheat at slot machines. Turbo boost: The car's turbo boost capabilities enabled it to accelerate quickly and reach impressive speeds.
The turbo boost system ran on undercarriage rocket motors that could fire backward or forward. Besides giving the car a speed boost, the turbo system also made it possible for the vehicle to jump 40 feet into the air and push or pull heavy objects.
In this mode, the engine noise would be kept to a minimum, allowing the car to sneak up on enemies and stay hidden. Flame throwers, tear gas and flares: When the car needed to get aggressive, it had a few options at its disposal.
It had a flamethrower placed under the bumpers to shoot flames at enemies. It also had tear gas it could launch for offensive or defensive purposes.
Additionally, its magnesium flares helped misdirect incoming heat-seeking missiles. Passive laser restraint system: When Knight and other passengers were placed in harm's way by sudden stops and impacts, the passive laser restraint system protected them from the shock.
Chemical analyzer: Who needs a CSI-like lab when your car has a chemical analyzer built into it? The KITT's analyzer could scan fingerprints, break down the chemical properties of various substances and evaluate ballistic information from bullets.
This analyzer also had exterior sensors to examine chemical properties outside the car. Surveillance mode: In surveillance mode, the car could monitor and trace telephone communications and radio transmissions. To this day, the franchise continues to stay relevant as rumors of even more Knight Rider surface regularly. Here are 10 facts about Knight Rider. Glen A. While a talking car that helps fight crime sounds a bit bizarre and it is , the series has its roots in a much more grounded TV classic.
He went even further by saying , "If you think about him riding across the Plains and going from one town to another to help law and order, then K. The "good vs. When he was negotiating his deal with Universal, he nabbed himself a huge chunk of the merchandising rights. Though they made for a formidable duo on-screen, William Daniels and David Hasselhoff were never even in the same room together while the show was being made.
The one story surrounding the decision is that Daniels wanted the audience to believe the car had a mind of its own and preserve the mystery. At the time, Trans Am sales were down and the all-new Firebird Trans Am was expected to make magic. Dahlquist went over and above the call of duty, involving many top execs at Pontiac and its dealerships, and finally got three cars out of dealer allocations.
Larson was also the brains behind Knight Rider so this was a win-win. When season one became a runaway success and the show was renewed for season two, more cars were needed. But this time around, Dahlquist was hard-pressed to do more, again so soon.
Luckily or unluckily for GM a train carrying Camaros and Firebirds derailed in California, rendering the cars unsaleable. One of the producers, Tim Koch, got on it. This fleet was modified and used for the rest of the seasons, and as promised to GM, crushed once the show's production ended. Apparently, five KITT cars survived the show, even after being sent to various museums and theme parks.
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