February 20th 11, 09:33 PM
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Mercedes Black Cabs
"Bruce" wrote in message
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"Graham Harrison" wrote:
I saw a Mercedes (Vito?) based black cab today. I've seen a couple
previously but a thought occurred today. I have this recollection that,
at
some point in the past, one of the requirements for a black cab was a
minimum turning circle and that was a part of the reason why we had unique
vehicles. Was I dreaming and have they changed the requirement?
The requirement has not been changed. In order to comply, the black
cab version of the Vito is equipped with four wheel steering.
The rear wheels steer in the opposite direction to the front wheels at
low speed and at near-full lock. They are locked in the straight
ahead position at all other times.
Details he
http://preview.tinyurl.com/6j9um8
Video review he
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hziiR7-vLWg
Thank you.
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