But the really clever...
But the really clever bit is that if they"re about to overstay their welcome, drivers can buy more time at any other pay station in the city - simply by keying in their numbered bay. The innovation also signals the end of leaving your ticket on the dashboard, because paid-for parking spots are tracked electronically.
The Barabus TKR uses...
The Barabus TKR uses a mid-mounted 7.0-litre twin-turbo V8 to produce 1,005bhp - that"s more than a Bugatti Veyron! Hand-built in Manchester, the TKR is said to be capable of 0-60mph in "less than two seconds" and have a top speed of 270mph.
We"ll see if the ÷£300,000 machine can live up to these claims in November, when it will attempt to take the world records for fastest 0-60mph, 0-100mph, 100-0mph and top speed for a production car. Incredibly, the firm is working on a V16 version that will be even quicker!