A limited run of espresso machines now sits on kitchen counters with the same colors, lettering, and rear wing shape that once defined one of the most collected air-cooled Porsches. Porsche and La Marzocco’s second collaboration takes the compact Linea Micra and dresses it as a tribute to the 1972 911 Carrera RS 2.7. The result is a machine that looks ready for a concours while still pulling shots the way a professional dual-boiler should.
Two main color schemes are offered worldwide: Grand Prix White with green accents and Tangerine with black. Each is capped at 911 units. Germany receives an additional Grand Prix White with blue version limited to 150 pieces. The control knobs are black and have the words “RS” and “2.7” laser-engraved, indicating that they are genuine. The analog gage needles come to life with a dash of red and green. A magnetic “RS 2.7” emblem attaches itself to the body, and a plain “One of 911” inscription on the side is about as minimal as you can get.
A genuine Linea Micra sits beneath the paint, which also serves as the color scheme. This one is all about brewing, with separate stainless-steel boilers handling the brew and steam on their own, and a PID controller maintaining the water at the ideal temperature. The three-in-one portafilter is a genuine show stopper because it allows you to switch between single spout, double spout, and bottomless configurations without the use of any tools. The brew paddles have a solid mechanical feel to them, and turning on the machine is as simple as flipping a switch. The steam wand is insulated and keeps cool to the touch, the two-liter water tank is simple to replenish, and you can even connect it to a permanent water line if you want to get fancy. The La Marzocco Home app allows you to adjust temps, create routines, and do other fun things with your phone.
- MANUAL HAND-TEXTURED MICROFOAM: The powerful steam wand on this cappuccino maker and latte machine is designed to quickly turn milk into smooth, flavorful microfoam for creating latte art at home
- PRECISE DOSE GRINDING: Integrated precision conical burr grinder on bean-to-cup espresso machine grinds on demand to deliver correct amount of freshly ground coffee directly into portafilter for your preferred taste with any roast of bean
- WATER PRESSURE: Low pressure pre-infusion gradually increases pressure at the start and draws out all the flavors evenly during the extraction for a balanced-tasting espresso, latte or cappuccino
It measures around 13 inches high, 11.5 inches wide, and 15.5 inches deep. The 42 pounds is sturdy enough to take a few photographs without shaking, but it rolls around fairly easily when you need to remove something out from beneath it. The kit includes all of the necessary components, such as replaceable spouts, filters, a stainless steel tamper, cleaning supplies, and a milk jug.
If you want to complete the collection, a matching Pico grinder is available for an additional $2,125. That’s a pretty penny, but it comes in the same color schemes as the machine. It has stepless adjustment, memory settings, and a portafilter fork with built-in magnet. It’s also self-closing, with a hopper that shuts when you’re finished. The entire set will cost you a little more than $10,000 before taxes and shipping, and that doesn’t include the toys. These include matching espresso cups, fragrance tins, napkins, and even a 1:18 size reproduction of the RS 2.7 with an espresso machine in the trunk.
The machine itself will cost $7,911 in the United States, which is a beautiful touch of symmetry with the car’s model number, and you’ll have to spend a lot more than you would for a basic Linea Micra. To get your hands on one, visit the Porsche online shop, select Porsche Centers, or Porsche Design Store.
