Top TIER! Petrol heads snub social distancing as £2m supercar fleet causes chaos in central London

At least 90 petrol heads snubbed social distancing as a £2million supercar fleet caused chaos in central London on the night the capital was slammed into Tier Three Covid restrictions.

Souped up Lamborghinis worth £250,000, BMW M5s costing over £100,00 and flashy Porsches lined up on New Bond Street as youngsters showed off their rides.

The drivers raced up and down the exclusive avenue at speeds of up to 50mph before wheelspinning and smoking their tyres between midnight and 1.30am.

It came as revellers partied into the night in nearby Soho ahead of London going into Tier Three at midnight – with pubs and restaurants forced to close and many forced to throw away unused food.

Souped up Lamborghinis (pictured) worth £250,000, BMW M5s costing over £100,00 and flashy Porsches lined up on New Bond Street as youngsters showed off their rides

The drivers raced up and down the exclusive avenue at speeds of up to 50mph before wheelspinning and smoking their tyres between midnight and 1.30am. Pictured: A Nissan GTR

The drivers raced up and down the exclusive avenue at speeds of up to 50mph before wheelspinning and smoking their tyres between midnight and 1.30am. Pictured: A Nissan GTR

Noise from the supercars' enhanced engines was said to be 'obscene and deafening', setting off two shop alarms which forced the firms to send people out to switch them off. Pictured: A Mercedes and a Mustang last night

Noise from the supercars’ enhanced engines was said to be ‘obscene and deafening’, setting off two shop alarms which forced the firms to send people out to switch them off. Pictured: A Mercedes and a Mustang last night

Smoke billowed around the street in scenes reminiscent of the Fast and Furious films and the cars were said to have left tyre marks scorched into the tarmac

Smoke billowed around the street in scenes reminiscent of the Fast and Furious films and the cars were said to have left tyre marks scorched into the tarmac

The crowds ignored the government's social distancing rules despite large white signs in place telling people to remain 2m apart

The crowds ignored the government’s social distancing rules despite large white signs in place telling people to remain 2m apart

They lined up on either side of the famous London street as the drivers went up and down in catwalk style showcasing their rides

They lined up on either side of the famous London street as the drivers went up and down in catwalk style showcasing their rides

Two of the cars - a BMW and a Volkswagen - were even covered with what appeared to be Christmas lights as they shone under the street's festive decorations

Two of the cars – a BMW and a Volkswagen – were even covered with what appeared to be Christmas lights as they shone under the street’s festive decorations

Noise from the supercars’ enhanced engines was said to be ‘obscene and deafening’, setting off two shop alarms which forced the firms to send people out to switch them off.

Smoke billowed around the street in scenes reminiscent of the Fast and Furious films and the cars were said to have left tyre marks scorched into the tarmac.

After performing their burnouts the drivers joined ‘hundreds of spectators’ on the street to ogle over their expensive vehicles.

Other machines on show last night included Mustangs, Nissan GTRs, Mercedes and Golfs with hefty body kits attached.

Two of the cars – a BMW and a Volkswagen – were even covered with what appeared to be Christmas lights as they shone under the street’s festive decorations.

Crowds lined the smokey street as they watched the cars race by on New Bond Street in central London late last night

Crowds lined the smokey street as they watched the cars race by on New Bond Street in central London late last night

The crowds ignored the government's social distancing rules despite large white signs in place telling people to remain 2m apart

The crowds ignored the government’s social distancing rules despite large white signs in place telling people to remain 2m apart

A bright red BMW is parked on the street as groups stand nearby and watch another white BMW go past during the event

A bright red BMW is parked on the street as groups stand nearby and watch another white BMW go past during the event

A souped up BMW joins a queue behind other cars on the smokey street in central London late last night. At least 80 drivers were said to have attended

A souped up BMW joins a queue behind other cars on the smokey street in central London late last night. At least 80 drivers were said to have attended

An expensive Lexus is parked on the right as a Mazda and Mercedes drives past following the gathering outside the Dolce and Gabbana store last night

An expensive Lexus is parked on the right as a Mazda and Mercedes drives past following the gathering outside the Dolce and Gabbana store last night

A group of youngsters dressed for the bitter cold weather stand across the street from Victoria's Secret during the meet up

A group of youngsters dressed for the bitter cold weather stand across the street from Victoria’s Secret during the meet up

A Lamborghini is parked next to a BMW decorated with Christmas lights during the late night gathering as London went into Tier Three

A Lamborghini is parked next to a BMW decorated with Christmas lights during the late night gathering as London went into Tier Three

They lined up on either side of the famous London street as the drivers went up and down in catwalk style showcasing their rides.

The crowds ignored the government’s social distancing rules despite large white signs in place telling people to remain 2m apart.

The capital’s party district was buzzing last night with one woman singing in the street to fellow revellers and another walking around sporting large burlesque feather fans as police officers monitored the crowds.

Theatregoers poured out of West End musicals and shows before they also shut along with other entertainment venues such as casinos and cinemas, as the capital goes into the highest tier of coronavirus restrictions.

London restaurateurs slammed the enforced closure brought on by Tier Three as they threw out bags and boxes of unused products, with UKHospitality expecting millions of pounds worth of food will go to waste.

The crowds ignored the government's social distancing rules despite large white signs in place telling people to remain 2m apart

The crowds ignored the government’s social distancing rules despite large white signs in place telling people to remain 2m apart

The capital's party district was buzzing last night with one woman singing in the street to fellow revellers and another walking around sporting large burlesque feather fans as police officers monitored the crowds. Pictured: The car meet up

The capital’s party district was buzzing last night with one woman singing in the street to fellow revellers and another walking around sporting large burlesque feather fans as police officers monitored the crowds. Pictured: The car meet up

The crowds of youngster appeared to ignore social distancing guidelines as they sat and talked on their expensive vehicles

The crowds of youngster appeared to ignore social distancing guidelines as they sat and talked on their expensive vehicles

A London taxi drives through the groups of youngsters standing next to their cars during the gathering late last night

A London taxi drives through the groups of youngsters standing next to their cars during the gathering late last night

Crowds walk across New Bond Street as they check out each others rides in a Fast and Furious-style meet up late last night

Crowds walk across New Bond Street as they check out each others rides in a Fast and Furious-style meet up late last night

A flashy red BMW drives down the street, which has tyre marks scorched into the road after the group performed wheelspins

A flashy red BMW drives down the street, which has tyre marks scorched into the road after the group performed wheelspins

A man hangs out the top of a convertible black BMW as he chats to mates during the meet up in central London late last night

A man hangs out the top of a convertible black BMW as he chats to mates during the meet up in central London late last night  

The capital and parts of Essex and Hertfordshire were put under Tier Three curbs at midnight with hospitality venues receiving less than 48 hours’ notice.

While some restaurants are choosing to rely on deliveries during the new measures, other dine-in venues have warned an ‘immense amount’ of food and drink will be binned.

One London restaurateur said the move into Tier Three had already cost him £42,000 in lost bookings, as well as a week of wasted stock, and The Breakfast Group chain said it would lose up to £50,000 of fresh food and drink.

Looking further ahead, Westminster City Council leader Rachael Robathan warned people ‘not to hover in the West End just to see in the New Year’ amid her concerns over the ‘looming safety risks around New Year’s Eve’.

Restrictions are supposed to be eased to allow up to three households to meet for five days over the festive period, but pubs in Tier Three will have to remain closed even then.