London taxi -- any info
 

I was watching an old movie and noticed the taxis. Sounds like a four cylinder, non turbo. Are they still making these? What engine? Mileage?

Im pretty sure they are still making em. I was stationed over there from 98-2000 and I had ridden in some that were Brand new at the time. I think theyre like the old mexican VW bus they keep making em and not changin em a bit. I am not sure on any specs for the motor....

ZAck

Yep,they still make em although they have facelifted em a bit over the years. The newer ones have a Nissan turbo diesel motor.

There's some history here.

http://www.london-taxi.co.uk/taxi/taxicab-history.htm

I should know the answer, but canot remember which four pot engine they used on the old black cabs. The new ones use a diffrent engine. i will find out and let you know.

My grandfather had one of those. I think it may have been an Austin... But British cabs are for sissies, real guys drive Checker Marathons ;)

Not if you're a diesel fan...

It's funny, some high-line hotels in Chicago imported a few of these a year or two ago. Funny to note the "highbrow" thinkg to do was to ride around in a diesel. Cool by me (but I couldn't afford a ride...)