1992 Pontiac Firebird KITT Tribute Up For Sale
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Knight Rider fans have a shot at living out their fantasies with this 1992 Pontiac Firebird KITT tribute car, which just hit the web in a new online auction.
For those readers who may not know, KITT was the artificially intelligent, self-aware 1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am from the Knight Rider television series that aired in the ‘80s. Starring David Hasselhoff as protagonist Michael Knight, the show centered around Knight and KITT as the duo battled baddies in the name of justice.
Although this particular tribute is about a decade younger than the original KITT, fans will have no problem recognizing it. The exterior, for example, includes a redesigned fascia with fog lights and LEDs that give off the iconic red scanner-effect. The glass is tinted, as are the taillights, while a set of turbine-style wheels with black Pontiac covers rest in the corners.
While the exterior definitely gives off the right KITT vibes, it’s the interior that is arguably the most impressive, offering fans a custom dash with LED instrumentation and a classic look. A plethora of buttons and lights are on hand to play with, while steering is accomplished via a yoke-style steering wheel. The car will even play a “turbine sound” based on the engine rpm, while pre-recorded KITT voice samples can be pumped through the stereo.
Providing motivation is a 3.1L V6 engine rated at 140 horsepower when new, with output directed towards the rear wheels by way of a four-speed automatic transmission. The odometer shows 71,000 miles. The sale also includes a few bits of Knight Rider memorabilia.
Now, this 1992 Pontiac Firebird KITT tribute car is listed for sale at Bring A Trailer. As of this writing (11/3/2022), the current highest bid of 8 placed thus far is set at $9,000, with a little under 6 days left before the auction ends.
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I had the opportunity a few years back to sit in one of the surviving hero cars (one of the cars fully converted, not just converted on the outside with no intention of filming the interior) from the show. I was a huge fan of the show when I was a kid and I greatly enjoyed being able to sit in that car, just like the Hoff did. However, I have no idea how he made it look so easy getting in and out of that car. I’m 6′ 4″ and getting my legs under the button panels around the steering wheel required being a contortionist. That was even with the seat back as far as it would go.
I owned a black ’84 Firebird when the show was on and got no end of ribbing about it. Especially as I’m a foot shorter than Hoff, a lot wider, and not as hairy. One spot of relief. I’d pick up my 9 year-old at school and she told me the kids loved that her dad had a new Corvette.
Right car WRONG engine… KITT was a V8 Pontiac Firebird Transam… I like the rest of the car but if I owned it it would need an LS engine swap… Sorry NO DICE!
If we’re being technical about it, the true KITT has a Knight Industries turbojet engine with modified afterburners 😉
Thanks
Yh and 0-60 in 2 seconds and quarter mile in 4.4 !!! Unbelievable speed !! 🙌🏼😋
Right? Top speed of 200 mph, but can do a quarter mile in 4.4 seconds?
The math suggests that that’s right around 303 mph at the finish line.
I want that car I’ll buy it