Alfa Romeo New York Taxi

The Alfa Romeo New York Taxi is a concept car designed by Ital Design in 1976 at the invitation of New York Museum of Modern Art.[1]

It is based on the front-wheel drive running gear of the Alfa Romeo F12 van, including a 1.3L petrol engine and independent suspension front and rear.[2]

Some of the concepts explored with the New York Taxi were expanded upon with the Lancia Megagamma, a less boxy, more streamlined prototype that gave form to the modern multi-purpose vehicle (MPV).[3]

References

  1. "New York Taxi". Ital Design. Retrieved 5 August 2013.
  2. Stevens, Tony (2011). "A Romeo? What's That?". Romeo Register. Retrieved 5 August 2013.
  3. Lewin, Tony; Borroff, Ryan (2010). "Chapter 15: Concept Cars That Transformed Car Design". How to Design Cars Like a Pro. Minneapolis, MN USA: MBI Publishing. p. 168. ISBN 978-0-7603-3695-3. Retrieved 2013-11-14.
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