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Tesla Model X converted to Knight Rider's KITT... sort of

It's a neat little conversion, even if it doesn’t really do anything.

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When it comes to vehicle customizations, the sky's the limit. Say, for example, that you wanted to turn your Tesla Model X into K.I.T.T. from Knight Rider -- you can do that. I would advise against doing that, though, because someone already did.

SS Customs, which has previously worked with Tesla in creating custom vehicles, showed off one of its latest creations on its Instagram page. The Model X's flat-black body hides K.I.T.T.'s trademark flashing red light in the grilleeeeeeeeeeeee, along with red lighting elements in the front and back badges.

Of course, there's no actual talking computer inside the car, other than the voice-recognition system that comes installed in all Tesla vehicles. It's merely a light aesthetic upgrade, but it's certainly one of the more interesting Tesla modifications I've come across.

If you're not familiar with the Knight Industries Two Thousand, it's a 1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am that contains a built-in artificial intelligence system voiced by Mr. Feeny. It starred in the 1980s TV show Knight Rider alongside David Hasselhoff. It's probably the driving force behind most third-generation Firebird transactions these days.

(Hat tip to Electrek!)

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Andrew Krok Reviews Editor / Cars
Cars are Andrew's jam, as is strawberry. After spending years as a regular ol' car fanatic, he started working his way through the echelons of the automotive industry, starting out as social-media director of a small European-focused garage outside of Chicago. From there, he moved to the editorial side, penning several written features in Total 911 Magazine before becoming a full-time auto writer, first for a local Chicago outlet and then for CNET Cars.
Andrew Krok
Cars are Andrew's jam, as is strawberry. After spending years as a regular ol' car fanatic, he started working his way through the echelons of the automotive industry, starting out as social-media director of a small European-focused garage outside of Chicago. From there, he moved to the editorial side, penning several written features in Total 911 Magazine before becoming a full-time auto writer, first for a local Chicago outlet and then for CNET Cars.

Article updated on April 16, 2018 at 9:38 AM PDT

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