The LTI TXII is a hackney carriage (

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hail taxi) manufactured by LTI. It is the second model following the modernisation and re-design of the London taxi that began with the

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 a diesel en ...

. The vehicle has a handful of differences from its predecessor including a change of engine from

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to the intercooled

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, which, according to the manufacturer increases

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by 21%. The remaining modifications are largely cosmetic or are minor improvements to the design and equipment on the TX1. It was available with a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic. It was succeeded by the TX4. 2005 LTI TXII Silver Automatic 2

References

Tx2 TX2 TX2 TX2

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