TX1

TX1

TX1

Motor vehicle

This article is about the London taxis. For the camera, see Canon PowerShot TX1. For the video game, see TX-1. For the Doncaster radio station, see TX1 Radio.

The LTI TX1 is a Hackney carriage (London "Black cab") introduced by London Taxis International in 1997 and designed to replace the ageing Austin FX4. It was designed by British product designer Kenneth Grange.[1]

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Most are powered by a diesel engine from Nissan, a relationship which began in late FX4s.[2] In 2002, it was replaced by the TXII, which used the Ford Duratorq engine as found in the Ford Transit, Mondeo, and Land Rover Defender.

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Unlike modernistic van-shaped experimental cabs, the body was designed to recall several distinctive styling cues of the FX4. Upon completion, it was submitted to cab drivers for their approval and won their acceptance as sufficiently maintaining the spirit of the London cab.

The improved interior allowed certain after-market additions to be made to these vehicles, such as the Cabvision technology.

References

  1. [1]
    "Kenneth Grange's greatest hits - in pictures". The Guardian. 17 July 2011. Retrieved 22 March 2017.
  2. [2]
    Roberts, Graeme (6 August 2012). "UK: Nissan targets London black cab market with manual-only NV200". Just Auto. Verdict Media Limited. Archived from the original on 13 June 2023.
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