The Cars of Knight Rider: A History of the Original K.I.T.T. Cars (Paperback, 2026) PRE-ORDER

PRE-ORDER. EXPECTED TO SHIP NOVEMBER 2026.

ONE LEGENDARY CAR. MANY HIDDEN IDENTITIES.

In 1982, a sleek black Pontiac Trans Am roared onto television screens and became one of the most recognizable automobiles in entertainment history. Known to millions simply as K.I.T.T., the Knight Industries Two Thousand captivated audiences with its futuristic technology, unmistakable red scanner, and personality all its own.

But behind the illusion of one extraordinary car was a remarkable collection of very different vehicles.

Some were genuine Pontiac Trans Ams. Others began life as ordinary Firebirds. Still others were heavily modified stunt vehicles—including a dune buggy disguised to look like America's favorite talking car.

So how many cars actually portrayed K.I.T.T.? Where did they come from? How were they modified? And what ultimately became of them?

The Cars of Knight Rider takes readers behind the cameras of the iconic 1980s television series to uncover the fascinating histories of the vehicles that brought K.I.T.T. to life.

From the earliest production cars to specialized stunt vehicles, this extensively researched volume explores their origins, unique characteristics, on-screen appearances, and ultimate fates.

Drawing upon years of dedicated research, historical photographs, production documentation, and firsthand knowledge of surviving screen-used vehicles, this book separates fact from fiction and sheds new light on a subject that has fascinated Knight Rider enthusiasts for more than four decades.

You know the legend of K.I.T.T. Now discover the cars behind it.

23 CHAPTERS, 121 PAGES.