TX1

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]

LTI TX1
Overview
Manufacturer	LTI
Production	1997–2002
Assembly	United Kingdom: Coventry, England
Designer	Kenneth Grange
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door saloon
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine	Nissan TD27 diesel I4
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,886 mm (113.6 in)
Length	4,580 mm (180 in)
Width	1,800 mm (71 in)
Height	1,830 mm (72 in)
Curb weight	1,080 kg (2,381 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Austin FX4
Successor	TXII

Most are powered by the TD27 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.

Rear

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.