One of the things about the original series is that while the Firebird was a cool car, it looked like every other Firebird on the road except for the light in the hood scoop. There is nothing subtle or normal about a Ford GT500KR. However, I wonder if it just came down to not having to change the name of the car. GT500KR = GT500 Knight Rider.

The new series will probably be as dumb as the new Bionic Women is though.
Rick