The Checker Marathon (produced from 1961 to 1982) is the classic New York taxi: very spacious (it can carry up to five passengers thanks to the rear folding seats), it is also very thirsty, with a consumption of up to 25 liters per 100 kilometers. The engine is a 3.4 liter 8 cylinder which gives an output of 185 horsepower at 3800 rpm. The maximum speed of the Marathon is 153 km / h. Some specimens were also sold as private sedans and as Police cars.