| Austin FX3 Metropolitan taxi | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Carbodies Austin (BMC) |
| Production | 1948–1958 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 3-door taxicab |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.2-litre ohv petrol/later models diesel |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 9 ft 2+5⁄8 in (2,810 mm) |
| Length | 14 ft 5+1⁄4 in (4,401 mm) |
| Width | 5 ft 7+1⁄2 in (1,714 mm) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Austin Low Loader Taxi |
| Successor | Austin FX4 |
The Austin FX3 is a taxicab that was sold in the United Kingdom by Austin from 1948 to 1958. It was designed to comply with the Metropolitan Police Conditions of Fitness for London taxicabs, but was also used in other towns and cities in the UK. It was commissioned from Austin by taxi dealers Mann & Overton and built by Carbodies of Coventry on a chassis supplied by Austin.