Berlin-based creative studio Sucuk and Bratwurst has taken the concept of automotive-inspired home décor to a new level with their innovative SUCUX V8 kit. While it is common for car enthusiasts to see tables made from repurposed sports car engine assemblies, this retrofitting kit goes further by transforming a kitchen appliance into an impressive replica of a sports car engine.
Instead of simply recycling engine parts for furniture, the studio has 3D-printed custom engine parts specifically for the La Marzocco Linea Classic S 2-Group models. The SUCUX V8 kit features design elements such as exhaust pipes, air filters, and faux manifolds that magnetically attach to the exterior of the coffee machines, evoking the spirit of high-performance engines.
Each part is designed to attach to the machine’s exterior without the need for adhesives or drilling. Every exterior piece is 3D-printed, meticulously polished, and electroplated to give the machine a premium look that mimics the chrome details of a classic sports car engine. All the parts can also be removed to bring the machine back to its original look whenever you want.
Boasting a shiny chrome finish, the SUCUX V8 kit invokes the spirit of a V8 engine through its exterior. The front panel has tactile control buttons and rotating knobs, complemented by distinctive Sucux and La Marzocco badging. On the back, there are two sculpted faux manifolds for an engine-inspired aesthetic, while the top is crowned with dual exhaust pipes and air filters, signature elements borrowed from high-performance cars.
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The coffee machine also includes eight cup holders that replace what would be spark plugs, further keeping up with the V8 theme while offering practical storage for espresso cups. The machine sits on four small legs that not only keep it elevated above the floor but also make it easy to reposition.
The SUCUX V8 kit turns a regular La Marzocco espresso machine into a sports car engine, mixing coffee making with car culture. If you want to buy the kit, you will have to cough up €12,000 (roughly $14,050). Since each one is handmade, you will need to wait for up to four weeks to get it.
Via: FoodBeast
