What do you guys think on a Modern day KiTT?
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2005 1:19 pm
I'm taking Automotive Technology at the local Vocational school and no matter what the material the engine is made of, not matter how well lubed the parts are, there is always going to be that major thing, WEARING OF PARTS! If Knight Rider was to push into 2000 and beyond, and KiTT's bod hitting 20+ years don't you think Knight Industries would put KiTT into something up-to-date and effiecent? I mean the miles on that Trans Am, with the amount KiTT drives per day, it would already exceed 1 Million miles! (Yes I know KiTT was put to storage in 1990 in Knight Rider 2000) But think of this also, if they were to pull KiTT from his restful state, that 8 cylinder V-8 is just too out-dated these days. What I'm trying to say is, If they were to do the same thing as Knight Rider 2000 (And not using the same bod) , and considering these factors, what kind of 2nd bod do you think they would put KiTT in?
Personally, with the government pushing on efficency and exhaust emissions, the 2nd body would have to be just as stylish as the first. Now think, When they put KiTT into the Trans Am, and they made all the improvements, KiTT's body was super effiecent, but with transfering to a modern-day car, I would have to go with the Honda S-2000. I mean totally stock, the S-2000, with it's 2.0 Vtec in-line 4 can push out 240 HP at 7800 RPMs and redline at 9000 RPMs. And With KiTT in there monitoring all the injectors, fuel consumption, etc. KiTT in a S-2000 would put him back on top as a super efficent car once again.
But that is my opinion, what is yours?
Edit: I just realized, Didn't KiTT run on a turbine engine? if so, that just spells MAJOR ENGINE WEAR.
Personally, with the government pushing on efficency and exhaust emissions, the 2nd body would have to be just as stylish as the first. Now think, When they put KiTT into the Trans Am, and they made all the improvements, KiTT's body was super effiecent, but with transfering to a modern-day car, I would have to go with the Honda S-2000. I mean totally stock, the S-2000, with it's 2.0 Vtec in-line 4 can push out 240 HP at 7800 RPMs and redline at 9000 RPMs. And With KiTT in there monitoring all the injectors, fuel consumption, etc. KiTT in a S-2000 would put him back on top as a super efficent car once again.
But that is my opinion, what is yours?
Edit: I just realized, Didn't KiTT run on a turbine engine? if so, that just spells MAJOR ENGINE WEAR.