KITTS tow bar

[goldcylon1]

We all know there were multiple KITTS. I wonder what the tow bar was for under the front of the car ?

[Cylon-Knight]

I believe it was used for exactly that.

The shots of Michael driving around had a camera mounted to the front bar from time-to-time. Or the car was towed and filmed from the tow truck. I know a Knight Rider insider that I'll verify with, but I'm pretty sure it was that. Just easier, and cheaper, to leave it on than always vs remove it... a little inconsistent to the hero car but, hey, it's TV in the 80s!

Also probably helped stunt cars from crushing the custom front bumper totally after every stunt. Could probably patch instead of replacing with the bar's help.

[goldcylon1]

I agree it had to help the front end a bit. I noticed on some jump sequencing KITTs headlights are taped down with electrical tape. I also notice for “some” of the turbo boost sequences it appears to be an interior skinned lighter car with a KITT surround. Must have played hell with the KITT fleet with all those jumps

[Cylon-Knight]

I never noticed the electrical type headlights! SO COOL.
Great Cylon eye