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{{Cars|
carname = Pontiac Firebird Turbo T/A - KITT Version|
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carname = Pontiac Firebird Turbo T/A - KITT version|
image = [[Image:kitt.png|center]]|
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image = [[Image:kitt.png|260px]]|
 
designer = Zapper|
 
designer = Zapper|
 
year = 2020|
 
year = 2020|
 
version = 1.1|
 
version = 1.1|
engspec = RW Drive, V6-turbo, 3,791cc|
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engspec = RW Drive, V-6 turbo, 3791cc|
torquerpm = 3000 rpm (6400-11500 rpm "Pursuit mode")|
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torquerpm = 3000 rpm (6400-11500 rpm in "Pursuit mode")|
maxhp = 250 hp (3000 hp "Pursuit mode")|
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maxhp = 250 hp (3000 hp in "Pursuit mode")|
gears = 4|
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gears = 4-speed|
 
sixty = 4.8s|
 
sixty = 4.8s|
hundred = 13.s|
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hundred = 13s (6s in "Pursuit mode")|
 
halfmile = ?|
 
halfmile = ?|
 
top = 164 mph|
 
top = 164 mph|
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The '''Pontiac Firebird Turbo T/A - KITT Version''' is a [[cheated cars|custom car]] by [[Zapper]].  
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The '''Pontiac Firebird Turbo T/A - KITT Version''' is a [[cheated cars|custom car]] by [[Zapper]].
  
 
== Development ==
 
== Development ==
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The creation of this car started back in 2011.
 
The creation of this car started back in 2011.
  
Although most of the 3rd generation "Pontiac Firebird Trans Am" that appears in [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083437/ Knight Rider TV] series between 1982 and 1985 were powered by 5.7L V8, in Stunts it era was more appropriate to use an 1989 "Pontiac Firebird Turbo Trans Am 20th Anniversary version" with its 3.8L V6 Turbo engine as a base car for this incurrence, also because it was one of the fastest 3rd genneration through the model production years.  
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Although most of the 3rd generation Pontiac Firebird Trans Ams that appeared in the [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083437/ Knight Rider TV series] between 1982 and 1985 were powered by a 5.7L V8, in the Stunts era it was more appropriate to use the 1989 Pontiac Firebird Turbo Trans Am 20th Anniversary version with its 3.8L V6 turbo engine as a base car for the project. It was also one of the fastest 3rd generation models through the production years.
  
Since this was a KITT version, performance tunning had to acomplish, as much as possible, special features like: better grip, more breaking capacity, and inclusion of the "Pursuit mode".
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Since this was a KITT version, performance tuning had to accomplish (as much as possible) special features like better grip, more braking capacity and the inclusion of "Pursuit mode".
  
The 3D Modeling was made over Corvette's base, using Anim8or, with KITT blueprints as reference.  
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The 3D modelling was done with Anim8or and [[Stressed]] using the Corvette as a base and [http://getoutlines.com/blueprints/10112/1982-pontiac-firebird-knight-rider-kitt-coupe-blueprints KITT blueprints] as a reference. The two paint jobs included are the normal black KITT and a black/grey KARR color scheme. The dashboard was made from scratch using several pictures from the show found in a [http://knightrideronline.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=127993 forum post].
  
The two paint jobs included normal black KITT and a black/grey KARR colour scheme.
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Dashboard development phases:
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[[File:KITT dashboard dev.gif|center|Dashboard development phases]]
  
The dash board was made from scratch using several pictures from the show found in a forum post.
 
It shows a functional digital speedometer and a simulated bar type tachometer trough 5250rpm (real redline) although it has a visible up to 9000rpm scale.
 
  
The release of version 1.1 brought an automatic console appearance (left labels) adapted to manual (right labels).
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It features a functional digital speedometer and a simulated bar-type tachometer up to 5250 RPM (real redline), although it has a visible scale up to 9000 RPM. The release of version 1.1 introduced an automatic console appearance (left labels) adapted to manual (right labels).
  
 
== Performance ==
 
== Performance ==
  
Performance figures were based on detailed information in the car review article.  
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Performance figures were based on detailed information in The GTA Source Page car review [http://www.gtasourcepage.com/8920thTACDReview.html article]. The "Pursuit mode" is only triggered when using a manual transmission, leaving the automatic transmission for normal/real base model acceleration figures. To activate "Pursuit mode", it is necessary to keep accelerating in the same gear above the "normal" redline (5250 RPM), e.g. accelerating in 1st gear over 50 MPH in order to get high revving torque values. With its power rating up to 3000 HP at 11000 RPM (measured by [[CarEdit3]]), the top speed of 245 MPH is quickly achieved. The trade-off for this great acceleration is the resulting poor handling mainly caused by the car's weight.
 
The "Pursuit mode" is only triggered in "Manual" gear box setting leaving "Auto" gear box for normal/"real" base model acceleration figures.  
 
 
 
To activate it, is necessary to keep accelerating through the same gear further the "normal" redline (5250rpm), e.g. accelerating in 1st gear over 50MPH, in order to get high revving torque values.  
 
 
 
With its power rating up to 3000 HP at 11000RPM (measured by "Caredit3") the speed of 245MH is quickly achieved.
 
 
 
The trade off of this great acceleration figures was the resulting poor handling mainly caused by car's weight.
 
  
 
== Gallery ==
 
== Gallery ==
  
[[File:KITT Exterior.png|480px| Pontiac Firebird Turbo Transam - Exterior]]
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[[File:KITT Exterior.png|480px|Pontiac Firebird Turbo Trans Am - Exterior]]
[[File:KITT KARR DashBoard Exterior.png|520px| Pontiac Firebird Turbo Transam - Exterior]]
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[[File:KITT KARR DashBoard Exterior.png|520px|Pontiac Firebird Turbo Trans Am - Dashboard and KARR color scheme]]
[[File:PFT gearsV1.1.gif| Pontiac Firebird Turbo Transam - Gear Box]]
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[[File:PFT gearsV1.1.gif|Pontiac Firebird Turbo Trans Am - Gearbox]]
[[File:KITT Showcase.png|480px| Pontiac Firebird Turbo Transam - Exterior]] [https://youtu.be/9wmQp5JsNjY YouTube "MARCO : SPECIAL VIDEOOO !!! KNIGHT RIDER (KITT) ON STUNTS"]
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[[File:KITT Showcase.png|480px|Pontiac Firebird Turbo Trans Am - Showcase]]
  
 
== External links ==
 
== External links ==
  
[https://getoutlines.com/blueprints/10112/1982-pontiac-firebird-knight-rider-kitt-coupe-blueprints GetOutlines KITT Blueprints]
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[http://youtu.be/9wmQp5JsNjY MARCO PLAYS DOS GAMES Video on YouTube]
 
 
[http://knightrideronline.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=127993 Knight Rider Online Forum post]
 
 
 
[http://www.gtasourcepage.com/8920thTACDReview.html GtaSourcePage Car Review article]
 

Latest revision as of 16:00, 18 February 2022

Pontiac Firebird Turbo T/A - KITT version
Kitt.png
Designer: Zapper
Released: 2020
Game version: 1.1
Engine specs: RW Drive, V-6 turbo, 3791cc
Torque peak at: 3000 rpm (6400-11500 rpm in "Pursuit mode")
Max horsepower (est.): 250 hp (3000 hp in "Pursuit mode")
Transmission: 4-speed
0-60mph: 4.8s
0-100mph: 13s (6s in "Pursuit mode")
Half mile: ?
Flat track top speed: 164 mph
Real top speed : 245 mph ("Pursuit mode")
Performance data refers to BB 1.1 version unless the car is for 1.0 versions only.

The Pontiac Firebird Turbo T/A - KITT Version is a custom car by Zapper.

Development

The creation of this car started back in 2011.

Although most of the 3rd generation Pontiac Firebird Trans Ams that appeared in the Knight Rider TV series between 1982 and 1985 were powered by a 5.7L V8, in the Stunts era it was more appropriate to use the 1989 Pontiac Firebird Turbo Trans Am 20th Anniversary version with its 3.8L V6 turbo engine as a base car for the project. It was also one of the fastest 3rd generation models through the production years.

Since this was a KITT version, performance tuning had to accomplish (as much as possible) special features like better grip, more braking capacity and the inclusion of "Pursuit mode".

The 3D modelling was done with Anim8or and Stressed using the Corvette as a base and KITT blueprints as a reference. The two paint jobs included are the normal black KITT and a black/grey KARR color scheme. The dashboard was made from scratch using several pictures from the show found in a forum post.

Dashboard development phases:

Dashboard development phases


It features a functional digital speedometer and a simulated bar-type tachometer up to 5250 RPM (real redline), although it has a visible scale up to 9000 RPM. The release of version 1.1 introduced an automatic console appearance (left labels) adapted to manual (right labels).

Performance

Performance figures were based on detailed information in The GTA Source Page car review article. The "Pursuit mode" is only triggered when using a manual transmission, leaving the automatic transmission for normal/real base model acceleration figures. To activate "Pursuit mode", it is necessary to keep accelerating in the same gear above the "normal" redline (5250 RPM), e.g. accelerating in 1st gear over 50 MPH in order to get high revving torque values. With its power rating up to 3000 HP at 11000 RPM (measured by CarEdit3), the top speed of 245 MPH is quickly achieved. The trade-off for this great acceleration is the resulting poor handling mainly caused by the car's weight.

Gallery

Pontiac Firebird Turbo Trans Am - Exterior Pontiac Firebird Turbo Trans Am - Dashboard and KARR color scheme Pontiac Firebird Turbo Trans Am - Gearbox Pontiac Firebird Turbo Trans Am - Showcase

External links

MARCO PLAYS DOS GAMES Video on YouTube