LTI · 1997–2002
LTI TX1
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. Most are powered by the TD27 diesel engine from Nissan, a relationship which began in late FX4s. 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. 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.
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Predecessor: Austin FX4 · Successor: LTI TXII
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Specifications
- name
- LTI TX1
- Manufacturer
- LTI
- Production
- 1997–2002
- Assembly
- United Kingdom: Coventry, England
- Predecessor
- Austin FX4
- Layout
- Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
- Engine
- Nissan TD27 diesel I4
- Successor
- TXII
- Body style
- 4-door saloon
- Designer
- Kenneth Grange
- Wheelbase
- 2886 mm
- Length
- 4580 mm
- Width
- 1800 mm
- Height
- 1830 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1800 kg
Specification summary from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Measured facts from Wikidata (CC0). Check the linked sources for citations.
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Sources
- Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3846179CC0 1.0 · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TX1CC BY-SA 4.0 · Text © Wikipedia contributors; revision 1335398738 · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Wikimedia Commons — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:London,_England_(4238238556).jpgCC BY 2.0 · Photo: Mic from Reading - Berkshire, United Kingdom · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.