And while rumours of...
And while rumours of a 480bhp replacement have been circulating for more than a year, these pictures are the proof the project is finally underway. Known only as the F1 Commemoration Car in Japan, the two-door prototype seen here is powered by a mighty front-engined 5.0-litre V8, which will also be used in future Lexus models.
Fleet manager Mike Wise...
Fleet manager Mike Wise explained: "We have more than one million cars on our books, and we replace their tyres at our centres. So we know what wears out first - and it"s run-flats."
Stiffened sidewall technology means they are 20 per cent more expensive than standard rubber, making them a costly choice. Wise added: "The convenience of not being stranded by a flat is a benefit. But the chance of that happening is one puncture per car every 10 years."