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Super Veloce is a German company that coffee machines inspired by aviation and motorsport. Among their luxurious, functional art pieces are a series of Formula 1 V12 engine espresso machines. This one is the deluxe model called the Espresso Veloce Royale 01.
The 62 pound metal machine is inspired by the V12 engine of Formula 1 race cars from the 1990s, and is made from a variety of metals including aerospace-grade aluminum, surgical stainless steel, silver, and titanium, but what really sets this edition apart are its much pricier materials. This over-the-top espresso maker also contains real 18-carat white gold, diamonds, amethyst gems, and thermoset carbon fiber, impregnated with gold leaf.
Each of these limited-edition machines comes with four matching espresso cups that are just as luxurious as the coffee maker itself. It’s perfect for wealthy automobile and caffeine lovers. Although we don’t know the exact price right now, you know what they say: “if you have to ask, you can’t afford it.”
[via Luxury Launches via Mike Shouts]