Porsche and La Marzocco translate the motorsport heritage of the 1972 Carrera RS 2.7 into an artisanal espresso suite.

Few sports cars command the cultural and historical resonance of the Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7. Introduced in 1972 as a lightweight homologation special built to conquer Group 4 racing, it became an instant icon, not merely for being the fastest German production car of its era, but for inaugurating both the hallowed “Carrera” script and that unmistakable rear aerodynamic flourish, the ducktail.

Now, Porsche has turned to Florence to distil that specific racing ethos into an entirely different ritual. Joining forces once again with Italian espresso authority La Marzocco, the Stuttgart marque has unveiled the Porsche x La Marzocco 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Collection, a collaboration anchored by limited iterations of the Linea Micra dual-boiler espresso machine alongside the matching Pico grinder.

Rather than relying on superficial badging, the partnership weaves authentic Carrera RS cues straight into the mechanical hardware. The Linea Micra arrives wrapped in classic period-correct liveries: crisp Grand Prix White accented with Viper Green, alongside the vivid Tangerine finished with black contrast graphics. The bold side lettering flows across the machine’s chassis, immediately evoking the side profile of a 1973 RS on the grid.

Look closer, and the tactile interplay between coffee extraction and track-bred driving emerges. Atop the machine, the integrated cup rail departs from traditional wire framing to adopt the sweeping silhouette of the RS 2.7’s ducktail spoiler. Below, the rotary dials and portafilter handles, laser-etched with historic “RS” and “2.7” typography, mimic cockpit switchgear, while twin analogue manometers borrow red and green gauge styling straight from classic VDO dashboard dials. Even the manual paddle evokes the deliberate engagement of a classic dogleg gearbox, controlling a precision rotary pump and dual-boiler architecture engineered for strict thermal stability.

Accompanying the machine, the Pico grinder carries identical livery choices and geometric detailing, featuring an auto-closing bean hopper and stepless micro-adjustments tuned for razor-sharp extraction consistency. Rounding out the paddock-ready aesthetic is an exclusive line of lifestyle ephemera, spanning bespoke ceramic espresso cups, barista accessories, and apparel honouring the lightweight racer.

In true Stuttgart fashion, access remains deliberately scarce. Each Linea Micra colourway is restricted to just 911 individually numbered units worldwide, bearing a bespoke plaque marking its place in the run. At $7,911 for the machine and $2,125 for the grinder, it represents an unapologetic intersection of mechanical theatre and artisanal craft, transforming the morning espresso into a visceral celebration of motorsport design.

For a visual look at the hardware and its track-inspired detailing, explore the official Porsche x La Marzocco Carrera RS 2.7 Collection Showcase. This video offers an up-close perspective on the machine’s ducktail cup rail and cockpit-style switchgear in motion.